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FacebookTwitterInstagram10 Places for Native American Experiences With Your Family, Frommers.com, Photo by Caleb EverettBest Fall Foliage Family Trip Ideas in the United States, Frommers.com, Photo by Door County, WisconsinBest Multigenerational Trips: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas, Frommers.com, Photo by The Ranch at Rock CreekCheap Vacation Ideas for Families, Frommers.com, Photo by Rainer ZiehmBest Multigenerational Trips: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas, Frommers.com, Photo by Neal Herbert, National Park ServiceThe Norwegian Bliss: See Its Clubs, Private Pools, And (Yes) Racecars, Frommers.com, Photo by Norwegian Cruise LineCandyce H. Stapen, Ph.D.Travel Journalist, Editor, Digital Travel Content Expert, Family Travel Leader, NGO Founder
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. She is Frommers.com’s family travel expert. Her work also appears in the Washington Post, World Nomads, Family Travel Critic, and many other outlets. Creators Syndicate distributes her travel columns to more than 3 million users and readers.
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 lives in Washington, D.C., and travels with her family whenever she can.
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Real Advice from a Travel JournalistFeaturesCreatorsPhoto Courtesy of Ambergris CayVacation in Style on Ambergris Cay, Turks and CaicosRead morehttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/columbus-beach-villas-800x600-1.jpg600801Candyce H. Stapenhttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/great-family-vacactions-logo052021.jpgCandyce H. Stapen2021-11-21 07:34:002021-11-22 17:10:37Vacation in Style on Ambergris Cay, Turks and CaicosFrommers.comFrommers.comHoliday Dazzle: The USAs Most Spectacular Winter Light DisplaysRead morehttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Oglebay_Resort__WV-80.jpg600930Candyce H. Stapenhttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/great-family-vacactions-logo052021.jpgCandyce H. Stapen2021-11-01 15:46:192021-11-22 07:22:07Holiday Dazzle: The USAs Most Spectacular Winter Light DisplaysLuxe Beat MagazineLuxe Beat Magazine3 Fabulous Fall Foliage Family GetawaysRead morehttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WV_Greenbrier_aerial-1280x640-small.jpg400800Candyce H. Stapenhttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/great-family-vacactions-logo052021.jpgCandyce H. Stapen2021-10-03 07:51:332021-10-06 08:17:123 Fabulous Fall Foliage Family Getaways
The majority of my articles cover family travel. I use “family” in its broadest possible sense. The trips and places described engage parents with young children and those with preschoolers, grade-schoolers, teenagers, and adult children. I also use the word “parent” loosely. It is meant to encompass grandparents, favorite aunts and uncles, and other extended family members and friends.
What to Plan Now; Reviews DealsJoni Hanebutt / ShutterstockFrommers.comWarning: Some Vacation Rentals Dont Include Access to Property AmenitiesRead morehttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/residents_pool.jpg545845Candyce H. Stapenhttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/great-family-vacactions-logo052021.jpgCandyce H. Stapen2021-08-21 15:14:002021-08-24 15:53:17Warning: Some Vacation Rentals Dont Include Access to Property AmenitiesThe Washington PostRenting a Vacation Home for the first time? Dont take anything for granted.Read morehttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dewey-beach-delaware-e1619371279703.jpg10202000Candyce H. Stapenhttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/great-family-vacactions-logo052021.jpgCandyce H. Stapen2021-04-25 13:15:222021-07-26 11:56:55Renting a Vacation Home for the first time? Dont take anything for granted.Villas of DistinctionCreators SyndicateWhat to Know When You Share a Vacation RentalRead morehttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tad022121adAW.jpg563845Candyce H. Stapenhttps://greatfamilyvacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/great-family-vacactions-logo052021.jpgCandyce H. Stapen2021-02-22 12:42:542021-07-01 13:26:22What to Know When You Share a Vacation RentalTrip Ideas by ActivityAll 40 /Adventures 13 /Africa Middle East Destinations 0 /Air Travel 3 /All-inclusive Vacations 2 /All-inclusives 0 /Amusement and Theme Parks 0 /Asia Destinations 0 /Australia Pacific Destinations 0 /Babies to 2 Year-Olds 0 /Bargain Travel 2 /Beach Resorts 0 /Beaches 10 /Best Family Resorts 0 /By Activity 0 /By Age 0 /Canada 0 /Caribbean, Bahamas Bermuda Destinations 0 /Central South America Destinations 0 /City and Cultural Vacations 4 /College Age Adult 0 /Cruises 0 /Cruises Resorts 0 /Cruising 4 /Destinations 0 /Europe Scandinavia Destinations 0 /Family 24 /Family Travel Tips 0 /Featured News 0 /Grade-Schoolers Ages 6-9 0 /Historic 3 /Lake Vacations 0 /Lake, Mountain, and Ski Resorts 0 /Midwest United States Destinations 0 /More Lodging 0 /Multigenerational 0 /Museums 2 /National and State Parks in the US 3 /National and State Parks, International 1 /Nature Vacations 5 /Northeast United States Destinations 0 /Pet Travel 0 /Preschoolers Ages 3-5 0 /Relaxing Getaways 4 /Rent a House, Condo, Villa 6 /Restaurants 2 /Retirement - Where to Retire 1 /Road Trips 1 /Seasonal Holiday Activities 2 /Ski and Mountain Vacations 1 /Southern United States Destinations 0 /Teens Ages 13-17 0 /Top Destinations 0 /Trip Ideas 0 /Tweens Ages 10-12 0 /Uncategorized 0 /United States Destinations 0 /Video 0 /Western United States Destinations 0 /What to Plan Now 0 /Wildlife and Safari Vacations 1 Vacation in Style on Ambergris Cay, Turks and CaicosNovember 21, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenHoliday Dazzle: The USAs Most Spectacular Winter Light DisplaysNovember 1, 2021/by Candyce H. Stapen3 Fabulous Fall Foliage Family GetawaysOctober 3, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenWinter Family Fun, Beyond Skiing: Off-the-Slopes Adventure in the U.S. and CanadaOctober 1, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenA Fabulous Fall Getaway in Virginias Blue Ridge MountainsSeptember 19, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenA Luxury Family Vacation in AnguillaSeptember 1, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenWarning: Some Vacation Rentals Dont Include Access to Property AmenitiesAugust 21, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenGreat Family Resorts for Fall Foliage Fun Around North AmericaAugust 17, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenAmericas Great Living History Museums and ExperiencesAugust 6, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenNew Childrens Program at MalliouhanaJuly 25, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenTake a Luxury Family Vacation in AnguillaJuly 18, 2021/by Candyce H. Stapen8 Woodsy Resorts with Cabins Perfect for Families Seeking a Nature GetawayJuly 14, 2021/by Candyce H. Stapen8 Great Condo-style Resorts for Families in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and MexicoJune 22, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenRenting a Vacation Home for the first time? Dont take anything for granted.April 25, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenWhat to Know When You Share a Vacation RentalFebruary 22, 2021/by Candyce H. Stapen5 Wonderful Ways to Enjoy Historical HonfleurFebruary 15, 2021/by Candyce H. StapenWhy Travel is Essential for Kids and ParentsDecember 26, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenDream Trips: African Safaris in Kenya and ZambiaDecember 12, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenA Family Gets Away to Virginias Blue Ridge MountainsSeptember 22, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenWhether to Cruise or NotSeptember 20, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenTips on How to Book Your Own Local ToursSeptember 3, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenA longtime cruise reviewer answers the question: What will it take for you to cruise again?June 12, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenSecluded Shores and Bustling Boardwalks in VirginiaJune 12, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenPalm Beach County, FloridaJune 10, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenDown-Home Away from Home: 8 Great Farm Stays for FamiliesMay 20, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenLive the Luxury Spa Life in AnguillaFebruary 23, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenGreat New (and Upgraded) Caribbean Resorts for Families for 2020February 23, 2020/by Candyce H. Stapen7 Companies You Can Trust for Great Family Vacation PackagesFebruary 14, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenBest Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations: Which One to ChooseJanuary 8, 2020/by Candyce H. StapenTurks and Caicos Provides a Great Multigenerational VacationNovember 17, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenFind the Best Local Food in Turks and CaicosNovember 16, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenExplore Croatia on a CruiseNovember 13, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenNot All Kids Car Seats Are Approved for Airplanes: Know the RulesNovember 12, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenGreat Family Resorts and All-Inclusives in and Around the CaribbeanNovember 8, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenCan Kids Use TSA PreCheck with Their Parents? Sometimes. Heres How To KnowOctober 31, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenHow Much Breast Milk Can I Fly With? What Are the Security Rules?October 25, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenHighlights of Croatias AdriaticOctober 13, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenWhere to Stargaze: Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and EuropeSeptember 25, 2019/by Candyce H. Stapen10 Top Vacation Ideas for Families with TeensSeptember 14, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenCastle-Hopping Through ScotlandAugust 25, 2019/by Candyce H. StapenLoad more Scroll to top
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