It’s a short but scenic boat ride from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island, site of a famous prison, now a national park. Find out about the long history of the island, tips for visiting Alcatraz with kids, and children’s books to read.
Read more…New! Children’s books about Italy
Here’s new children’s books about Italy – a mystery adventure set in Rome, pop-up biography of Leonardo da Vinci, Magic Treehouse visits a Roman legion camp, three books about Renaissance artists, inventors and thinkers, and more.
Read more…Watching for Gray Whales: Best onshore viewing
It’s the spring season, and gray whales are migrating north, from Mexico to Alaska. Tips for how to spot gray whales, where to go for best onshore viewing in California, Oregon and Washington, and children’s books.
Read more…Travel tips: Pack a travel power strip
Waiting at the airport or checking into your hotel, what to do when there is only one outlet available to re-charge all your cell phones, tablets, camera batteries? Here’s a solution.
Read more…Guest post: 2019’s Best Family Travel Destination: Morocco
This spring Thomson Family Adventures chose Morocco as its feature destination simply because it is an awesome place to take the whole family. About the size of California, this kingdom in Northern Africa may just steal your heart with its mountains, desert and 1,100 miles of coastline. You don’t want to miss it.
Read more…Guest post: Family dream trips to major sporting events worldwide are now possible
Family dream trips to major sporting events worldwide are now possible. Sport provides the opportunity to connect with real people, not just tourists! Quivertree Family Expeditions will create custom sports trips for soccer/football, cricket, rugby, tennis events, your favorite sport, in any country.
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