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.
Curaçao boasts beautiful beaches as well as a culture that’s rich in cuisine and history. Curaçao lures vacationers with inviting beaches plus museums and cultural attractions. A shipping and refining center, Curaçao, some 35 miles off the coast of Venezuela, is home to more than 40 nationalities, creating an interesting mix of flavorful restaurants that… Read More
It’s time to head north for the winter! Skiing and snowboarding vacations are invigorating, challenging, and lots of fun—but can come with a downside: hefty prices. That’s why heading to Canada this winter makes mountains of sense. Not only is there likely to be lots of snow, but the prices are a bargain compared to… Read More
The islands share Dutch heritage, visible in the street names, gabled roofs, and cafes where keshi yena (Gouda cheese stuffed with meat or fish) is as common as strong coffee. Despite the similarities, Aruba and Bonaire appeal to different vacationers. With sunny weather virtually guaranteed, Aruba and Bonaire lure work-weary urbanites fleeing cold climates. Both… Read More
Aruba, off the coast of Venezuela, virtually guarantees sunny weather and soothing island breezes. Add miles of soft, white sands, jeep tours through the desert-like landscape, ostrich encounters, and an array of resorts and restaurants, and you can see why Aruba has a high rate of repeat visitors. The island receives less than 24 inches… Read More
The following two resorts foster mountain confidence by creating age-appropriate classes that separate little kids from bigger ones, setting aside ample beginner terrain, and hosting après ski family activities. Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to get outdoors and enjoy winter. The movement is invigorating, the scenery, spectacular and the sports can be an equalizer… Read More
Bonaire is a diver’s and snorkeler’s paradise. The island has a Dutch heritage, lies 50 miles north of Venezuela, and boasts superb reefs and relatively unspoiled surroundings. Neither lush with vegetation nor lined with beaches, Bonaire features an arid desert-like landscape and a dearth of sandy spots. But since 1970, the reefs surrounding the island… Read More
Each of these beaches checks the boxes of sprawling sands, turquoise waters and a peaceful setting. Use this overview to pick the Caribbean getaway that suits you best. Among the many glorious Caribbean beaches, three stand out. All deliver the classic island fantasy of sugar-white sands and turquoise waters, but each stretch of idyllic coast… Read More
Think about venturing to the last Inca stronghold in Peru, a remote New Zealand beach, or a spot in Chilean Patagonia that combines glaciers and craft beer. You won’t go wrong with the gift of a trip this holiday season. The promise of a vacation in the New Year is one of the few presents… Read More
Vacation locales across the globe that rank among TripAdvisor’s top choices for the New Year. Later this week, we’ll take a look at Lonely Planet’s top picks. A voucher for a vacation in the New Year is always a welcome present. To feed your wanderlust and inspire your travel gift-giving this holiday season, travel magazines… Read More
More and more trips, including adventure tours, are adding special food events. Here are 5 that are sure to please. Food is an essential part of any vacation. Some 71% of adventure travel itineraries have an experiential food focus, according to a recent survey of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Many sightseeing tours now deliver… Read More
‘Tis the season to be making wishes, and if one of yours is for interesting travel destinations, then be merry. This time of year, travel magazines and sites post “best of” lists, crowning select destinations as the hottest places to visit in 2017. Lonely Planet, a publishing company and website, is no exception. Lonely Planet’s… Read More
What’s better than a million lights of holiday decorations that you can look at? More than a million lights of decorations plus a winter wonderland of ice sculptures that you can walk through, complete with slides made of ice. Gaylord Resorts’ Ice! extravaganzas are open to non-resort guests. To celebrate the season, Gaylord Hotels create… Read More
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