San Diego and La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad beach towns are famous for white sand beaches and warm sunny weather.
Ideal for families this summer, rent a house at the beach.
San Diego: Rent a beach house this summer
Day Trip on the Rhine
On our last trip to Europe, from the Frankfurt airport, we wanted a Rhine Valley day trip, including a boat cruise, time to explore two towns and a legendary medieval castle.
Read more…It’s the Year of the Dragon!
2024 is the Year of the Dragon!
In Asia and Chinatown cities worldwide, dragons are everywhere you look – mosaics and statues on temples, painted murals, on tiled rooftops and royal thrones, decorating plates, vases, lucky red envelopes, and kites, for the Lunar New Year dragon dancers parade through streets day and night.
Winter Wonders Children’s Books
Children’s books transport us to the poetry of snow, mythical journeys in winter landscapes, a true story of Antarctica, the beauty and wildlife of winter woods, joy and imagination of a city changed by snow overnight.
Read more…25 Banned Books Recommended by Travel for Kids
25 banned or challenged books we recommend on Travel for Kids.
Book bans turn libraries and classrooms into deserts, deprived of books judged unacceptable by a small group of people.
Pick a favorite banned book to read!
Go Underground: California Gold Country Caverns
California Gold Country is covered with rolling hills and green oak trees, but under the ground are natural caverns, filled with sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Take a tour of three different caverns or explore a gold mine – it’s the perfect thing to do on a hot day.
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