When I’m traveling on my own or with family, I always learn something. That’s part of the thrill for me.  In an era where politics and history are playing an important role, why not fold the notion into your travel planning.  Here are a few places where you and your…

Diving boards and the deep end have been replaced by slippery slides, raging waterfalls and lazy rivers. Today’s resort pools and water parks offer enough excitement to keep the kids engaged for a weekend or longer. Here are a few cool pools worth the plunge: Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii.This…