I should start by saying that we live in Pennsylvania.  In Pennsylvania, pretty much anywhere you go, you will see people walking around in traditional Amish dress and driving buggies.  And if you have kids in elementary school (as I do), eventually they will come home and beg to go to Lancaster to see where all of the Amish action is.

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Toronto is Canada’s most densely populated city, but it doesn’t feel that way.  From the air it’s all green spaces and endless water.  That impression holds up upon closer inspection too.  Thinking of taking a family vacation to Toronto?  Here are a few of my favorite things to do there with kids: Read More >

Seattle’s a great city with kids because there’s so much great stuff to do.  In fact, when my kids and I spent a long weekend there recently, it was hard to go home.  Our solution?  We’re planning a return trip soon to do all the things we couldn’t fit in last time.

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Business travel’s important for our careers, but it’s the romantic getaways that really have a lasting positive impact on our relationships.  There are lots of destinations that are as couple-oriented as we make them; the important thing is to take the time and schedule romantic getaways in the first place. Couples’ relationships are all the more healthy because of them. Here are three terrific North American romantic destinations:

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