Articles

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.

  • 4 weeks 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.