Expert Family Travel

A Note about Nutella

It was 1983, the summer before my junior year in high school, and I was participating in an exchange program in Germany.  It was my first taste of real travel, and I’ve been hooked ever since. It was also my first taste of Nutella.  The German kids were eating Nutella spread on toast as a breakfast staple, and I was soon seriously[…]

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Month of Romance: Plan a special vow renewal trip with your spouse

February is Romance Month, with Valentine’s Day sitting prominently in the middle! of the calendar!  This year, consider planning a special vow renewal vacation for you and your spouse.  Make the trip for just the two of you, or extend the love by inviting friends and family. My favorite locations for vow renewals are Bora Bora (Tahiti) at Bora Bora[…]

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Hotel Review: Blue Diamond Riviera Maya Resort (Mexico)

If you are looking for an adults only escape from the world, where you are pampered and spoiled, and travel time is short and sweet, let me recommend Blue Diamond Riviera Maya, located just south of the Cancun airport in Mexico. This 5 star luxury, all-inclusive resort treats guests to excellent food and drinks with unrivaled service levels not typically[…]

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Whale watching in Maui

As they do every year, the humpbacks are back in Maui.  These beautiful creatures make their way to the warm waters of Maui from mid October through the end of May for their mating and calving season. Maui is a great place for you to enjoy a week or so over the winter months.  Add a whale watching day excursion[…]

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Hotel Review: Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso (Riviera Maya Mexico)

I recently returned from a relaxing 3 night stay at the luxury, adults only all-inclusive resort Iberostar Gran Hotel Paraiso, which is located in the Riviera Maya area, just north of downtown Playa del Carmen. The Iberostar Paraiso complex is a series of 5 resorts that share a shopping center, golf course, and conference facility (all located on the side[…]

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