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Christine Sarkis

Berkeley, Boston, San Francisco, United States

Executive Editor and Co-founder at Family Vacationist

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Articles

  • 1 week ago | tourscoop.com | Christine Sarkis

    New for 2026, Adventures by Disney is adding two new tours to its global lineup. And I can’t think of two better new destinations for the storytelling and style of ABD than Greece and Switzerland. The new tours will launch with a mix of family tours and all-adult departures.

  • 2 weeks ago | tourscoop.com | Christine Sarkis

    There are all sorts of reasons to consider a private tour. For me, the big draw is the thought of traveling with my big extended family without being the de facto planner and tour guide, and the idea that we could all wake up every morning relaxed and excited to see and learn and eat our way through a new culture together.

  • 2 weeks ago | smartertravel.com | Christine Sarkis

    Earthquakes. Fires. Tsunamis. Hurricanes. Thieves. Most of us don’t think about these things as we’re packing, but when we visit destinations vulnerable to certain types of disasters, we take on the real risk of an emergency. Many of the most essential items to have in the event of a major disaster are not only small and portable, but they also have plenty of travel uses. Here’s our shortlist of packable things that could save your life while on the road.

  • 2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Christine Sarkis

    While my family sleeps peacefully, I slip into my gym clothes and tiptoe out into the warm morning, strolling along the Caribbean seaside path to the fitness palapa for morning yoga. After class, I meet up with my kids and husband at the beachside open-air restaurant. I head to the fresh-juice bar and watch as the chef presses me a pineapple, ginger, lemon, and celery juice (better than it sounds, I swear).

  • 3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Christine Sarkis

    Staring up at the sheer granite face of Half Dome. Marveling at the sky-high waterworks of Old Faithful. Drinking in views of the Grand Canyon at sunrise. This is the stuff family vacation memories are made of, and days spent exploring national parks are perfectly paired with overnights at a national park lodge.