BY ALICE BURDICK SCHWEIGER When my son told us he and his fiancé were planning a destination wedding in St. Barths, we were a little taken aback. On one hand,
Advice for grandparents vacationing with extended family BY KAREN L. RANCOURT As Covid-19 vaccinations increase and more and more extended families get together, many vacationing together, intergenerational conflicts may result.
Travel the open road in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico BY SANDY BORNSTEIN My husband, Ira, and I frequently follow Walt Whitman’s timeless advice, “I take to the open
LEARNING + TRAVEL: THE SECRETS TO LONG LIFE? New Survey Reveals the Belief that Travel Plus a Passion for Learning are Key BOSTON – We’ve all heard the theories that
Double-Digit Trips with Grandkids BY CHERI FULLER The bridges that grandparents build last for generations. At a recent family gathering, our college granddaughter Caitlin said, “Nandy, one of my most
Our outrageously successful intergenerational trip to Crested Butte BY SANDY BORNSTEIN When my husband and I raised four children, we never imagined our current scenario— an expat son living in
Traveling with kids? Here is what you need to know Enjoying a vacation with your family is a great opportunity to create memories and enjoy new experiences. Plus, your children
BY LIA JILL LEVITT “I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy.” — Ernest Hemingway Cape Town, South Africa Victoria Falls,
10,000 Miles Is Not Too Far For This Grandmother By Mary G. Bennett (Denmark) At 37,000 feet on the second half of 20 hours of flying to reach my destination,
International travel with grandkids BY JANET DIEMAN Mention the delights of post-retirement travel to a group of seniors, and eyes light up. Everyone, it seems, has a story to tell
Dizzying and delightful views of Peru BY DEBBY CARROLL Want to visit an exotic location where you can see nature in all her spectacular glory, learn fascinating history, enjoy affordable,
The “chicks” and “chiclets” who play together… BY KAREN L. RANCOURT A few years ago, Teenie and Randall Maddox started a family tradition in which Teenie, her two grown daughters
Intergenerational travel is a great adventure! BY SANDY BORNSTEIN Traveling with a baby in arms requires extra planning. Add grandparents to the mix and the overall situation becomes a bit
Grandpa Is The Problem BY MARY JANE HURLEY BRANT I’m blessed to be called Grandma by three beautiful grandchildren. It’s a mighty title of distinction. Seriously, these kids have validated
According to the AARP travel survey…. Top 2017 Boomer travel trends show that almost all will travel for leisure with about half traveling internationally. Key findings include the following: General
Editor’s Note: We love this piece from travel expert, Sue Slaght, and think you will too. by Sue Slaght Traveling with our own children decades ago typically meant long road
BY SUSAN ADCOX I’m lucky. My daughter and her husband were early adopters of the rent-a-home concept. Long before Airbnb was a thing, we were on the Big Island of
BY PAT BURNS Looking for a resorts that caters to all generations? Situated just outside of Cancun, Mexico the Riviera Maya, Caribbean Coast has become one of the world’s most
BY KAREN L. RANCOURT For grandparents who worry that their college-bound grandchild doesn’t seem emotionally and behaviorally ready for college, they might consider gifting them a “gap year.” More and
By Lisa Carpenter – www.Grandmasbriefs.com I live in the mountains and my grandsons live in the desert. Which means neither they nor I have much opportunity to enjoy natural water