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.
A vibrant city, Glasgow is within easy reach of some of Scotland’s most spectacular countryside. Follow the best hikes in and around Glasgow to explore charming villages, glistening lakes, emerald green forests, and Glasgow’s exciting murals. It helps to know the local terminology. You will encounter “lochs” or lakes and “munros”, which are mountains of… Read More
Wide, dune-bordered and breezy, the beaches at Duck, part of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, proved to be just what we needed — even if we hadn’t planned to be there. Every day we walked with our toes in the ocean, keeping rhythm with the breaking waves. We collected shells, built sandcastles, flew kites and jumped… Read More
Grenada’s food is a melange of the plants grown in the fertile soil and the influence of different cultures, from British, Spanish and French colonizers to enslaved Africans and Asian immigrants. Known as the Spice Island, Grenada produces nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, bay leaves, and other spices, all of which flavor native dishes from hearty one-pot… Read More
Vancouver, the largest city in western Canada, stands out for its spectacular natural beauty and its cosmopolitan charm. The city’s art, culture, and food reflect its multi-ethnic character, one that incorporates the traditions of many peoples. In Vancouver, you and your family can bike and stroll parks, relax on beaches, admire totem poles and First… Read More
Head north to a Canadian resort or park this summer. The temperature and humidity are typically lower than in the U.S., and the U.S. dollar at press time buys about 25% more than the Canadian dollar, making a vacation in our northern neighbor a budget stretcher. At the resorts and parks in the eastern provinces… Read More
The Monterey Peninsula, a scenic stretch of coastline and pine forests, is surrounded by Monterey Bay to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Carmel Bay to the south. Waves crash with a fierce splendor on these rocky shores, and colonies of sea lions sunbathe on the flat tops of boulders. In Monterey,… Read More
Panamanian food rewards foodies with a fascinating diversity of cooking traditions, a bonus of the nation’s position as an international crossroads and a land bridge linking North and South America. Along with indigenous peoples, many ethnic groups have traveled through and settled in the country. When the Panama Canal opened in 1914, it connected the… Read More
The colorful island of Cozumel is laid back, peaceful, and has a feeling of authenticity about it. Beach lovers, who come for the white sands and the sun, will find plenty of things to do in Cozumel. Snorkelers and divers explore the abundant reefs, part of the Great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest reef system… Read More
In Puerto Rico, adventures abound for you and your kids. Walk through centuries-old forts in San Juan. Kayak bioluminescent bays in Fajardo, explore a tropical rainforest near Rio Grande, and snorkel through schools of rainbow-colored fish in Culebra. Choose a resort that places you close to the outings you seek, or mix a few nights… Read More
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a beautiful island with a complex past and alluring attractions. Forts and remnants of sugar plantations attest to the island’s Dutch colonial era, as do the colorful Dutch-built structures in Christiansted. Underwater reefs rich with corals, sponges, and schools of tropical fish lure snorkelers and… Read More
Unlike other seaside cities, Newport, Rhode Island, blooms with grand mansions built by the nation’s super-rich during the “Gilded Age”. Ocean breezes drew the wealthy, who constructed the “cottages” as summer residences to escape the heat of New York, Philadelphia, and other urban areas. Newport has become synonymous with sea, sailing, and society. Tour the… Read More
Discover the best things to do in Grenada, where sparkling sands and turquoise waters lure beach lovers. However, this jewel of an island has much more to offer. Enjoy these 14 Grenada attractions and experiences.
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