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Arch angel: Searching for spirit in St. Louis with kids in tow

St. Louis is home to World Chess Hall of Fame (and the world’s largest chess piece). No wonder so many come here to play.  But Missouri’s Gateway City isn’t just for aspiring grandmasters and fans of all things arched.   An easy three-hour flight from NYC, St. Louis has blossomed into a bustling…

Bermuda shorts: Explore this beachy British bastion like a local

There’s an instant shorthand when you mention Bermuda: shorts, golf and the Pink Palace. That’s fair enough in some ways as the island nation is a prime place to tee off, with seven top-flight courses in just 21 square miles, and the Hamilton Princess remains a plush crash pad. It…

The Mid-Best: Set your sights on fly-over country this fall

It might not have the glitz of Palm Beach or the distinction of London, but the Midwest is anything but mid these days. A wave of exciting hotel openings and unique tourism experiences are bringing fresh energy to America’s heartland. “There’s a lot of vibrant and exciting things to do…

A grown-up’s guide to New England’s colorful college towns

You’ve dropped your kid off at college. Now what? Freedom. But since you’re already here, why not celebrate with a vacation amid the fall foliage? From a cosmopolitan Boston tryst to a woodsy retreat in rural Maine, we’ve plotted sophisticated, parents-only stays in (and around) New England’s college towns. Burlington,…

‘Gentle parenting’ passenger sends fellow flyers into fury — after letting kid scream through four-hour flight

Frustrated flyers were ready to rough up this “gentle” parent.  Tears and temper tantrums plagued a recent, hours-long flight out of Dallas — thanks to an inconsolable toddler whose mother refused to quell his cries, forcing passengers to endure the ear-shattering intrusion.  After being captured on video, the mid-air nuisance…