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.
Unplug in the outdoors with your family on a whitewater rafting trip. Paddle through forests and mountain canyons, jump in the river for a swim, and admire the dazzling night sky on camping trips. On most outings, no experience is necessary as guides oversee your paddling. A thrilling adventure for parents, kids, and grandparents, rafting… Read More
The Caribbean island nation of Grenada consists of three islands—Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique—collectively featuring some 40 beaches. Choose from grand strands in the heart of town, off-the-beaten-path hideaways, sugar-soft Caribbean sands, and wild Atlantic shores. Whatever you choose, Grenada’s beaches are ripe for “liming”, the Caribbean art of enjoying yourself by hanging out with… Read More
Congrats—you’ve found a great vacation rental for your family! Here’s how to be sure you get the best price and protect your purchase. Search multiple agencies. Owners often list a property with several rental booking sites that use different names for the same unit. To confirm it’s the same place, compare the descriptions and photos… Read More
Barcelona is a great place to take kids, especially tweens and teens. The city’s flamboyant mix of wide boulevards, medieval neighborhoods, contemporary museums, and parks gives families plenty of places to meander. The Catalan capital pops with great places to eat, too; you’ll find teen-friendly tapas bars all over the city. And if you want… Read More
Key West is a subtropical paradise of just seven square miles, packed with exciting and romantic things to do for couples. Nearly 100 miles from mainland Florida, Key West is the southernmost region of the continental U.S., infused with the sights and scents of the tropics and at the same time, quirky, creative, and romantic…. Read More
After planning and booking your family trip, don’t forget to childproof it. That starts when you drive or fly to your destination and continues at your accommodation. Even listings welcoming kids don’t childproof their units. It’s up to you. Visit Frommers.com 6 Crucial Things Parents Can Do To Childproof A Vacation to find out whether… Read More
One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, Jamaica is the stuff of tropical dreams: gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, lazy rivers for rafting and caves for exploring. The mountains are high enough and cool enough for coffee plantations to flourish, and the West Indian culture is rich in tradition. Take time to… Read More
Taking a family hike is a fun and rejuvenating way to immerse yourself in the epic landscapes of the United States. Whether you opt for a quick day trip or a guided multinight journey, the waterfalls, mountains, canyons, lakes, and woodlands you experience along the way will connect you and your family to nature and… Read More
The United States Virgin Islands, America’s Caribbean haven, lures visitors with abundant and beautiful beaches. Framed by sea grape and coconut palms, the best beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands ribbon dazzling turquoise seas. On any of the islands, you can sit quietly on the sands listening to the lull of the waves, or paddleboard,… Read More
Epoch Times, March 28, 2022 https://www.theepochtimes.com/beachbound-in-dog-friendly-delawares-off-season_4367534.html Worldwide: 33 countries, 21 languages, 45 million users/readers Ella and I strolled the boardwalk, enjoying the wind-in-our-hair freedom of ocean breezes and the lack of crowds on a mild spring weekend at Rehoboth Beach in dog-friendly Delaware. Gulls called, waves lapped the shore and we could taste salt in… Read More
Los Cabos ( “The Capes”) is a dramatic region of mountains, desert, and sea at the tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. It can be split into three areas: busy Cabo San Lucas on the southwest, the quieter, Mission-influenced San José del Cabo on the Gulf of California, and the 20-mile stretch between them called the… Read More
Vacations don’t get more all-American (or all-Canadian) than this: spectacular scenery and outdoor adventures with your kids or grandkids at a dude ranch. You’ll feel wind-in-your-hair vitality as you balance atop your trusty steed, trotting across along streams, into forests, and along desert washes. Learning to control a horse gives kids—and adults—confidence, and at many… Read More
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