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3 weeks ago | 
sixtyandme.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
For most flights, I pack a carry-on and a tote bag as a personal item. For a short trip (5 days or less), it’s all the room I need. But sometimes, I need to check a bag. It’s not the nightmare it was when fees were high and lost bags were common. If you’re a committed carry-on-only traveler, here are reasons why you should consider checking a larger suitcase on your next trip. Like many fliers, I became a carry-on convert when airlines began charging fees for checking bags.
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3 weeks ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
You can control many elements when vacation planning but the weather's not one of them. For my first solo camping trip, I would have dialed up days in the 80s with sunshine and a light breeze. Instead, I faced steady drizzle punctuated by torrential downpours with nighttime temps just above freezing. Here's how I made the most of my road trip between two of the Northeast's great mountain regions when Mother Nature delivered late fall instead of mid-spring. The writer's accommodations were hosted.
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
You'll Regret Going to Europe Without Knowing These EssentialsBefore you travel to the European continent, you should know how the continent flows when it comes to regulations, money matters, and local customs.
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1 month ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Location, location, location. The Logan Hotel, in Philadelphia's Museum District, is steps away from the city's kid-friendly attractions. The spacious rooms at this Hilton Curio Collection property give families room to spread out and the cloistered lawn is a safe space for littles to burn off excess energy. If you're traveling with teens or adult kids, they'll love the Instagrammable views from the rooftop lounge. An Elegant Retreat in Philly's Museum DistrictPhiladelphia is a city with many faces.
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1 month ago | 
charlotteobserver.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Shuffling by the Impressionist masterpieces in lockstep with the tourist horde wasn't the Paris morning I'd planned. The d'Orsay was packed with people even though I'd arrived shortly after opening. It was the same scene along the Seine, at Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. I didn't even attempt the Louvre, retreating instead to the city's botanical garden for elbow room and ice cream. I love to sightsee. But I hate crowds.
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1 month ago | 
miamiherald.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Shuffling by the Impressionist masterpieces in lockstep with the tourist horde wasn't the Paris morning I'd planned. The d'Orsay was packed with people even though I'd arrived shortly after opening. It was the same scene along the Seine, at Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. I didn't even attempt the Louvre, retreating instead to the city's botanical garden for elbow room and ice cream. I love to sightsee. But I hate crowds.
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1 month ago | 
shebuystravel.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Planning family trips with adult children can be tricky, between juggling schedules and finding a destination that appeals to everyone. But there's a silver lining: you can enjoy more grown-up experiences, like wineries and casinos. I've found the best approach is to: Choose a place with a variety of activities Be flexible-sometimes you're all together, sometimes notTemecula Valley, about an hour from San Diego, was the perfect fit for a 48-hour getaway.
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1 month ago | 
bradenton.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
Planning family trips with adult children can be tricky, between juggling schedules and finding a destination that appeals to everyone. But there's a silver lining: you can enjoy more grown-up experiences, like wineries and casinos. I've found the best approach is to:• Be flexible-sometimes you’re all together, sometimes notTemecula Valley, about an hour from San Diego, was the perfect fit for a 48-hour getaway.
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1 month ago | 
sixtyandme.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
How many countries have you visited? I’ve logged 33 to date, a discovery I made after mapping them with Pin Traveler. The app makes it super simple to track the wonderful places I’ve explored. Pinning destinations was a trip down memory lane. A blurry one, at times. It’s not that I don’t remember my travels. It’s just that I habitually arrive in a new destination and assault it with a checklist of must-sees, must-dos and must-eats. My vacations are exhausting.
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1 month ago | 
sacbee.com | Cathy Bennett Kopf
As America nears its semiquincentennial (250 years!), it’s a great time to visit the Big 3 Revolutionary War cities: Philadelphia, New York and Boston. With its college-town feel and charming neighborhoods, Boston is particularly family-friendly. Some of the city’s engaging museum experiences focus on history; others are appealing to budding artists. To help you choose the right Boston museums for your family, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites and the reasons why we love them.
