It’s true when they say that the best things in life are free. (Especially when you’re a kid! But that’s a topic for a different post.) Check out the NEW ultimate money-saving travel guide. My contributions are the sections on the…
Hiking in Acadia National Park
This year, the US National Park Service is celebrating 100 years. In honor of the anniversary, Lonely Planet asked eight travel experts (including me!) about ways to explore the USA national parks. Here’s my blurb about family hiking in Acadia…
25 City Adventures for Families
Boston, Mass – So there’s this: Lonely Planet has a new FREE e-book with 25 city adventures for families, written by LP’s “family travel experts”. And the twins play a starring role. Download it here…
Costa Rica with Kids
Originally published at lonelyplanet.com There are so many reasons to take your family to Costa Rica: it’s safe, it’s inexpensive and it’s adventure-filled. Read on for our recommendations for a Costa Rica vacation that’s fun for the whole family. Here…
Beyond the Beach
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos – The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are blessed with all the elements of a perfect Caribbean getaway: turquoise waters and fine-sand beaches; world-class diving and snorkeling; and a sophisticated chef-driven food scene. But many visitors never…
Secret USA
Somerville, Mass – As a part of the Best in the USA media blitz, Lonely Planet is offering a FREE e-book about little known destinations in the States (including several in the Boston area, which were written up…
Somerville: Rockin’ the Boston ‘Burbs
Somerville, Mass – The ‘Ville is in the news again, this time making the Lonely Planet list of best places to travel in 2016. And we get to live here! (Disclaimer: I am not responsible for the headline.) Read more…
Adventure Twins in Belize
Adventure Twins in Belize — My stomach roiled as the boat rocked and rolled along the Caribbean waves, and our two-hour journey stretched into three. The patchwork of emerald and azure waters was barely visible through the small windows of…
Snorkeling Adventure in Belize
HALF MOON CAYE, Belize — Apparently, kids as young as 5 years old enjoy snorkeling. It must be true; I read it in the Lonely Planet. Actually, I wrote it in the Lonely Planet guide to Belize, when my twins…
Boston City Guide
Boston, Mass – I barely remember working on the latest Boston City Guide, but here it is — now in living color. Ask for this fine piece of writing at your local bookstore. In honor of the occasion, read…