Candyce H. Stapen is an award-winning travel journalist and author. As travel editor/producer at USA TODAY, Stapen launched the company’s digital travel sites. Her work appears in many outlets, including the Washington Post and Frommers.com. Candyce has written thousands of articles and 29 books about family travel, including two for National Geographic. She founded non-profit Henny’s Kids to bring solar-powered laptops and computer training to rural elementary schools in Africa.
Candyce raised her family in Washington, D.C., and currently resides there with her husband and Lily, a Newfoundland.
Add another level of entertainment to your getaway plans. Celebrate spring and summer by joining in a festival. From light shows to Native American dancers, rock bands, to barbecue and ethnic food, festivals and celebrations add fun to your vacation or getaway. Energize your next getaway by basing it around a festival. Not only are… Read More
If you’re looking for a scenic, outdoor adventure this summer, visit the Canadian Rockies. Zip down an Olympic bobsled run in Calgary, ride a gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, and explore the trails in Banff National Park and around Lake Louise. The Canadian Rockies, known for their ski resorts, are glorious… Read More
Stay at a tent and breakfast camp in the Alaskan wilderness, go on a guided canoe trip through Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and stay in a resort in Panama that gives you rainforest adventures, and kayak trips on the canal as well as comfortable rooms. I prefer the wilderness without a good deal of the work…. Read More
If you’re headed to Atlanta this week, drink to trendy Atlanta’s southern charms at craft breweries and bars. From the more than 20 breweries and bars with beer on tap in town, pick your ambiance from rooftop gardens to brick-lined pubs and industrial décor bars. There’s a brew or a cocktail for every taste in… Read More
Add some comfort to your airplane travel by choosing to fly from or layover at a top-ranked airport. Munich International Airport’s terminal 2 is rated the best airline terminal in the world for 2017. Enjoy diverse dining, including a beer garden, as well as showers, sleep pods and quiet areas for recharging. Does departing from… Read More
Southern fried chicken with Indian spices and a dim sum style Brazilian churrascaria are just some of the tasty finds that make Atlanta a food-lover’s town. If you’re in town, you’re in luck. Culinary delights await you. Here are a few dining suggestions for your down time. Atlanta dining goes way beyond fried chicken or… Read More
Get travel inspiration for spring and summer getaways in the U.S. from Travel & Leisure’s list of the Best Affordable U.S. Cities. Plentiful urban parks, plus free concerts, low-cost historic attractions, tasty cheap eats and good beer make the cities low in cost but high in fun. Budget doesn’t mean bad. Get inspired to go… Read More
A cruise is a great vacation, provided you choose the right line and ship for you. Looking for luxury plus value? U.S. News & World Report rates Celebrity Cruises as the best for the money. Traveling with kids? Disney tops the list for family cruises and U.S. News ranks Crystal Cruises as the best for… Read More
The Fountain of Rings’ light water and music show in Centennial Olympic Park is just the beginning. Atlanta’s spirit comes through in its museums, including the top-rated High Museum of Art, and its only-in-Atlanta exploration of Civil Rights that includes the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the city’s Center for Civil and… Read More
Get travel inspiration for spring and summer getaways in the U.S. from Travel & Leisure’s list of the World’s Best Awards. Charleston, South Carolina, ended up among the top-ranked cities, as did several other Southern destinations. Find out where your favorite destinations landed on the list. Travel & Leisure’s readers always put New York City… Read More
Discover the top 10 beaches in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor. The booking site recently released its Travelers’ Choice Awards for beaches. Florida features seven of the winners, Hawaii has two, and Maryland has one. Going to the beach is the classic American vacation. Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida, rates as the top beach in… Read More
Canada is becoming increasingly popular among tourists. Its favorable currency exchange rate and scenic beauty make it particularly attractive to Americans. If you’re thinking of making the northward journey, Toronto is a wonderful spring or summer destination. The city is packed with museums, and it’s a two-hour train ride away from Niagara Falls. Canada is… Read More
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