Israel From Cliff Top to Desert Bottom

Israel From Cliff Top to Desert Bottom During a recent trip to Israel, deep yoga breaths came in handy as I tried to control my anxiety. My fear wasn’t related to political danger, but rather, it was the kind of fright you feel when you are dangling from a rope on the...

Ski Issue: Special Packages Whittle Away At Cost of Trips

Ski Issue: Special Packages Whittle Away At Cost of Trips Ski season has barely begun, but now is the time to scope out deals and cost-saving packages. This year, you’ll find a number of ways to skim dollars off the ever-growing expense of a ski holiday. Online travel...

A Long Weekend? How About a Whole Year

A Long Weekend? How About a Whole Year When Peter and Jill Feuerstein sit around the dinner table with their teenage children, Betsy and Ben, it’s not unusual for them to have an animated discussion about a remote village in China, India or Zimbabwe. But unlike many...

In Cooperstown, Baseball Isn’t the Only Game

In Cooperstown, Baseball Isn’t the Only Game A Stroll down Main Street in Cooperstown — lined with shops with names like Mickey’s Place and Where It All Began Bat Company — might make you think there is little to this charming village but baseball. With a...

The Family Vacation, Reinvented

The Family Vacation, Reinvented It seems that a one-week trip to the shore, with days spent digging for clams and nights spent camping under the stars, has long ago ceased to be enough of a diversion for families planning their summer getaways. Now, the options range...