Though my family and I always take advantage of all the city has to offer, nothing compares to the adventures we have had on the road—cost-effective, easy (and pleasing!) endeavors.

My family’s recent trip to Baltimore was an abbreviated one. One of those get-up-and-drive-on-Saturday-morning-and-come-back-on-Sunday-afternoon kinds of adventures—so we had a lot to pack into just 36 hours.

My wife Marilou is a classic San Francisco-to-Manhattan transplant.

Last summer, our family finally embarked on a trip to London that we had talked about taking for years. As we planned our visit, I had each family member give me their list of “London Musts” so we would be sure to accommodate everyone’s interests. Here are the highlights.

This month, the focus is on winter weather havens for the whole family. So pack your earmuffs because outdoor adventures come with mountains of snow and chilly winter fun!

Now's the time to start gearing up for summer travel!