If you like warm weather, good Mexican food, and getting up close and personal with your kids’ baseball heroes, you’re going to love the Cactus League.  Even though March is a very popular time to visit our 48^th state, it’s not too late to get tickets and hotel reservations.  If you’re ready to leave the cold behind and head south, here are some tips for taking kids to Spring Training in Arizona.

Try to catch a mid-week game

Don’t only consider games at your team’s home stadium.  The best access to your favorite players, their autographs, and good seats will be at mid-week games.  Last year, we saw the Giants play the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark with just 4,000 other people.   Even the big stars took the time to chat with fans along the first base fence before the game. For detailed information about the teams, stadiums, and how to get tickets, go to the official Cactus League website.

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Spring Break! Few times of year fills college students’ hearts with more glee as the annual spring break migration of 18-22 year old south for a week of…well, let’s say fun and relaxation. Families with children who want to take spring break vacations are well advised to plan their trips accordingly. We’re talking about two very different types of spring break travel here, people!

Florida has long been a hot spot for spring break, and it’s easy to see why. The climate can’t be beat this time of year, especially for travelers heading south from chillier climates. Here are two great Florida vacation destinations for spring break.

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Two years ago, I took my toddler skating for the first time. Holding his hand as his feet wobbled beneath the blades of his skates, I felt a huge sense of joy in sharing the wonder of ice skating with him. Skating is fun no matter where you are, but if you’re looking for a “special” ice rink, here are three of my favorite places in the U.S. to skate with the family.

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My house in the Colorado Rockies sits at 7,000 feet. For me, driving on snowy roads, dressing for winter weather and acclimating to high altitudes is second nature. But when any sea-level house guests come to visit my mountain home in the cold-weather months, I usually email them a few tips to help them best be prepared for the thinner air and potential snowstorms.

Here is my advice for traveling to the mountains in the winter. Read More >