Biography
One of The Away Network's most accomplished contributors, Candyce Stapen has authored some 1,600 travel articles and 27 books, 26 of them on family travel. She is the winner of the 2004 "Caribbean Travel Writer of the Year for North America" award and a three-time winner of the Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism award. She is currently president of the Travel Journalists Guild. Her articles have appeared in publications including Nick Jr, The Washington Times, Miami Herald, FamilyFun, Parents, USA Weekend, Better Homes & Gardens, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, and the Family Travel Network, among others. Her books Fun with the Family: Virginia, sixth edition, (Globe Pequot) and the National Geographic Guide to Caribbean Family Vacations are available from Amazon.com. Candyce Stapen often appears on television to talk about family travel.
Publications
Candyce H. Stapen's Destinations
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Candyce H. Stapen's Articles
Away
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April 2007
Jamestown's 400th Anniversary
Contrary to popular belief, America was founded in Jamestown, Virginia, not Plymouth, Massachusetts, 400 years ago. Take a day trip to learn a little more about this tiny outpost that became the first British settlement in North America…or just go to see Chaka Khan and Pocahontas.
Jamestown's 400th Anniversary
Contrary to popular belief, America was founded in Jamestown, Virginia, not Plymouth, Massachusetts, 400 years ago. Take a day trip to learn a little more about this tiny outpost that became the first British settlement in North America…or just go to see Chaka Khan and Pocahontas.
Away
Article,
January 2007
A Taste for Kiwi
A family vacation on New Zealand's South Island, with activities from trekking glaciers to hiking through forests and relaxing by mountainside pools, all surrounded by the world's most beautiful scenery.
A Taste for Kiwi
A family vacation on New Zealand's South Island, with activities from trekking glaciers to hiking through forests and relaxing by mountainside pools, all surrounded by the world's most beautiful scenery.
Away
Article,
October 2006
Educational Vacations
Hands-on learning trips build family bonds through the shared experience of discovering the country's diverse history, culture, and wilderness.
Educational Vacations
Hands-on learning trips build family bonds through the shared experience of discovering the country's diverse history, culture, and wilderness.
Away
Article,
October 2006
Harvest a Happy Halloween
Step away from the same old ghouls and goblins this Halloween by taking your kids to the clever—and safe—"haunting" grounds at regional theme parks, where special seasonal attractions and shows meld with fall's perfect outdoor temps and much shorter lines.
Harvest a Happy Halloween
Step away from the same old ghouls and goblins this Halloween by taking your kids to the clever—and safe—"haunting" grounds at regional theme parks, where special seasonal attractions and shows meld with fall's perfect outdoor temps and much shorter lines.
Away
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September 2006
Top 5 Family-Friendly Hotel Chains
Where service comes with a kid-focused smile to make that family vacation a hit with Mom, Dad, and the rowdy rabble.
Top 5 Family-Friendly Hotel Chains
Where service comes with a kid-focused smile to make that family vacation a hit with Mom, Dad, and the rowdy rabble.
Away
Article,
September 2006
Ultimate Insider Slumber Parties: Museum and Zoo Overnights
Looking for an adventure close to home? Want to dodge the crowds at the country's busiest theme parks? Then spend the night with dinosaurs, sharks, penguins, or Egyptian mummies at the ultimate insider slumber party. Museums and zoos all over the country host sleepovers for families, where fun and education mesh together in an exciting evening adventure.
Ultimate Insider Slumber Parties: Museum and Zoo Overnights
Looking for an adventure close to home? Want to dodge the crowds at the country's busiest theme parks? Then spend the night with dinosaurs, sharks, penguins, or Egyptian mummies at the ultimate insider slumber party. Museums and zoos all over the country host sleepovers for families, where fun and education mesh together in an exciting evening adventure.
Away
Article,
September 2006
Wild Times
Tired of seeing Shamu performing the same old tricks? Ready to ditch the tameness of the zoo for the real deal? We give you three close-to-home options for getting up close and personal with Mother Nature's biggest stars. Prepare for an experience ev
Wild Times
Tired of seeing Shamu performing the same old tricks? Ready to ditch the tameness of the zoo for the real deal? We give you three close-to-home options for getting up close and personal with Mother Nature's biggest stars. Prepare for an experience ev
Away
Article,
July 2006
Three for the Road
Amazing family-friendly scenic drives in Alaska, Hawaii, and Wyoming
Three for the Road
Amazing family-friendly scenic drives in Alaska, Hawaii, and Wyoming
Away
Article,
July 2006
How to Pick a Family Dude Ranch
A guide to choosing the perfect dude ranch for your family—and making it the best experience of your kids' lives!
How to Pick a Family Dude Ranch
A guide to choosing the perfect dude ranch for your family—and making it the best experience of your kids' lives!
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Article,
March 2006
Trees, Caves, and the Capital
Head out from family-friendly Washington, DC, into Virginia's nearby and utterly opulent Shenandoah Valley for underground marvels and above-ground hiking and horseback riding. Then loop through the wilds of West Virginia before returning to the nation's capital on this seven-day Mid-Atlantic jaunt.
Trees, Caves, and the Capital
Head out from family-friendly Washington, DC, into Virginia's nearby and utterly opulent Shenandoah Valley for underground marvels and above-ground hiking and horseback riding. Then loop through the wilds of West Virginia before returning to the nation's capital on this seven-day Mid-Atlantic jaunt.
Away
Article,
March 2006
The Bay and the Beach
Florida and SoCal may get more sun-blasted fanfare, but the honeycombed coves of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, and the wide stretches of Delaware beaches are ripe for family-centric exploration. And that's even without mentioning the crabs....
The Bay and the Beach
Florida and SoCal may get more sun-blasted fanfare, but the honeycombed coves of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, and the wide stretches of Delaware beaches are ripe for family-centric exploration. And that's even without mentioning the crabs....
Away
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March 2006
Revolution and Revolt on the Historic Trail
Envision American history as a living thing, and this route would be a tour of its central nervous system, from the staging ground of the American Revolution to the nation-forming Civil War to the breeding ground of the States' current political climate.
Revolution and Revolt on the Historic Trail
Envision American history as a living thing, and this route would be a tour of its central nervous system, from the staging ground of the American Revolution to the nation-forming Civil War to the breeding ground of the States' current political climate.
Away
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April 2005
Walt Disney World: Practical Tips and Positive Mindsets
Golden rules for happiness in the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World: Practical Tips and Positive Mindsets
Golden rules for happiness in the Magic Kingdom
Away
Article,
April 2005
Stranded! An Airport Survival Guide
Seven sanity-saving tips for handling severe weather
Stranded! An Airport Survival Guide
Seven sanity-saving tips for handling severe weather
Away
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April 2005
Ten Hip Family Vacations
Being a parent doesn't mean vacations have to be a bore. Follow our lead to ten great places for you and your kids to let it rip
Ten Hip Family Vacations
Being a parent doesn't mean vacations have to be a bore. Follow our lead to ten great places for you and your kids to let it rip
Away
Article,
April 2005
Traveling with Your Pets
Leaving home doesn't mean you have to leave your pets behind. Follow our guide to the best ways to travel with your four-legged loved ones, and you'll reduce the collective anxiety about how Rover's fairing in your absence.
Traveling with Your Pets
Leaving home doesn't mean you have to leave your pets behind. Follow our guide to the best ways to travel with your four-legged loved ones, and you'll reduce the collective anxiety about how Rover's fairing in your absence.
Away
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April 2005
Theme Park Survival Guide
Forget the lagging spirits, long lines, and even longer days. We've got the goods on how to beat the theme park rush and make the most out of your next family vacation.
Theme Park Survival Guide
Forget the lagging spirits, long lines, and even longer days. We've got the goods on how to beat the theme park rush and make the most out of your next family vacation.
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