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.
Act now to get the best deals at prime state park locations this summer. State parks offer fishing, boating, golfing, horseback riding, hiking and other resort amenities in scenic settings across the US, all at budget prices. Although it’s barely Thanksgiving, now is the time to book Bruneau Dunes State Park, Lake Cumberland State Resort… Read More
Whether you’re planning a celebration or an escape – especially after the recent election – consider a getaway at a US state park. These hidden gems come with scenic settings and resort amenities at budget-stretching prices. As a result, park lodgings fill up months in advance. Now is the time to book spring and summer… Read More
Traveling during the Thanksgiving and the December holidays can be stressful. Some situations are even more nerve-racking than a crowded airport full of screaming kids: Arriving at the gate to discover that your flight is delayed or canceled, or finding out that you and your now whining children have been involuntarily bumped. Here’s how to… Read More
This holiday season, don’t ground your flights by failing to follow the rules for flying with children and don’t miss out on seeing favorite older relatives because they fear flying solo. We tell you what documents you need to take your child on an international trip without her other parent; what brand is the only… Read More
What the first president’s teeth were actually made of, the pain they caused him, and how they may have altered the course of American history. As the presidential campaign goes into its final weeks, the candidates double-up on waving, kissing babies, and smiling in selfies with voters. The images show off presidential-style teeth. They shine… Read More
The Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Escape surprised us: for the most part, the food was tasty, the entertainment engaging, and the ship, family-friendly. We boarded the Escape this past August for an eight-day Caribbean voyage, roundtrip from Miami. Much had changed, for the better, since our NCL sailing years ago. Back then, only the specialty… Read More
Now is the time to plan ahead for spring and summer vacations at US state parks. Parks such as Hueston Woods Lodge and Conference Center, OH; Canaan Valley Resort, WV; and Custer State Park, SD are typically booked months in advance for prime summer dates and holiday weekends. That’s because these gems offer scenic settings… Read More
It may seem premature, but you should book now for spring and summer stays at state parks. These hidden gems, often eclipsed by the National Parks, are easily accessible, offer wallet-friendly accommodations, engaging activities, and first-class scenery. Two good choices: Canaan Valley Resort, West Virginia and Fort Robinson, Nebraska. At the parks, enjoy the wildlife,… Read More
Avoid the annual travel nightmare of navigating airports to make it to your Thanksgiving destination. Although being with friends and relatives for Thanksgiving is fun, getting to their houses can be a nightmare of crowded airports and delayed aircraft. To help those traveling by plane avoid a turkey of a flight this Thanksgiving, RewardExpert analyzed… Read More
Las Vegas, Austin, Orlando, New York, and Columbus deliver the most satisfaction to travelers, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Destination Experience Satisfaction Study. As a traveler, if you feel satisfied, then you’re likely to spend an average of 25% more during your trip. “Interestingly, while visitors spend more when they have a great experience,… Read More
So many settlers – 350,000 to 500,000 – made their way through northwestern Nebraska between 1840 and the early 1860s. More than 150 years later, you can still stand in the ruts their footsteps and wagon wheels carved into the grass prairies. You can see the same landmarks – Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff –… Read More
For sailing that falls in the mid-market price range, the NCL Escape has much to offer, including restaurant-quality dining and impressive shows. The NCL Escape delivers memorable food and engaging entertainment, a rarity on a ship in the mid-market price range. On a recent Caribbean voyage aboard Escape, we discovered both, as well as some… Read More
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