Candyce H. Stapen

Getting out on the water is a must, and a boat ride is the best way with young ...

Like many adults, we prefer water parks at resorts that also offer out-of-the-pool adventures.

At the National Archives Museum, visitors can view America's three foundational documents.

A funny thing happens at a ski resort when it rains: A special camaraderie develops.

Take advantage of the winter months to go on a wildlife safari to Mexico, Georgia, Idaho, or Wyoming.

Travel insurance can seem like an unwanted extra, but trust me, life happens.

DarkSky International has certified more than 200 dark sky parks, preserves, and communities worldwide.

At select properties across the country, you can drive through miles of twinkling scenes.

These items could save you from disastrous days while traveling.

The historic resort sprawls on a 2,600-acre nature conservancy in Pembroke, Virginia, outside of Blacksburg.

Kids learn the importance of body language when they are around horses.

These indoor playlands combine education with fun.

Virginia Beach and Miami Beach are two of the author's favorite boardwalks on the East Coast.

The budding cherry trees soften the facades of government buildings, lace the streets, and brighten the National Arboretum.

Dogsledding combines two of our favorite things—happy dogs and icicle-laden forests.

Explore a cavern and enjoy the outdoors.

Visitors to Osthoff Resort can relax, or even learn to cook. There's also the exciting option of testing ...

Branson is full of surprises. It's the place to see the world's tallest looping coaster or a laser, ...

Miami is a city of beautiful beaches, immersive art, and adventure suited for kids.

Feel like royalty while enjoying your afternoon tea at Peacock Alley.

If you're looking for peace and quiet at your next beach destination, look no further than Bethany Beach.

Although South Beach thrums with lively bars and trendy restaurants, especially along Ocean Drive, the iconic Miami Beach ...

He stared at me determinedly, curling his fingers around the railing as I sipped my early morning coffee ...

We knew we had booked the right girlfriends' getaway as soon as we pulled into the driveway of ...

Wide, dune-bordered and breezy, the beaches at Duck, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks, proved to be just ...

Ella and I strolled the boardwalk, enjoying the wind-in-our-hair freedom of ocean breezes and the lack of crowds ...

When asked to describe my fantasy island vacation, my response always includes space. Not the moon and the ...