Isla Mujeres, Mexico – This is possibly the least active trip I have taken since I was a child myself. We didn’t see any ruins or go hiking or take any tours. We saw some birds, but only from the…

La Casa Away From La Casa
Isla Mujeres, Mexico – It was kind of a fluke that we ended up coming to this little island paradise. As I already reported, it was my birthday trip, and I knew I wanted to take a family vacation to…

Playa Norte
Isla Mujeres, Mexico – This is what we came for!

Sometimes the Arrival Matters
Isla Mujeres, Mexico – One of my favorite quotes is by TS Eliot: “The journey not the arrival matters.” I believe it with all my heart – but I’m not sure it always applies to traveling with kids. As anticipated,…

Family Fun in Belize
Belize has many of the key ingredients needed for a quality family holiday: it is affordable compared to other Caribbean destinations, and it is safe compared to other Central American destinations. But the best reasons for families to visit Belize…
Family of Four-Oh
Isla Mujeres, Mexico – Last year I had a significant birthday that ends in a zero. Sweet Daddio said that we should go on a trip to celebrate. In retrospect, I’m pretty sure that by “we” he meant him and…

Moscow for Children
An Excerpt from Lonely Planet Moscow Filled with icons and onion domes, the Russian capital might not seem like an appealing destination for kids; but you’d be surprised. In Moscow, little people will find museums, parks, theatres and even restaurants that cater especially…