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Candyce Stapen

Travel Journalist

Articles, Apps, Columns, Books, Broadcasts
Leader in family travel; writing about the topic for 20 years
Contributing editor FamilyVacationCritic.com

Highly respected family travel expert, Candyce Stapen has authored 30 travel guide books—including two for National Geographic-- appeared on the TODAY Show and written 2,300+ travel articles for a variety of outlets.


New: FamilyiTrips Apps, Stapen's newest venture

 

DC with Kids app
DC with Kids, a seven+ weeks iTunes Hot List Pick. Written and created by Candyce Stapen. Click here to view iTunes Hot List screenshot.

Travelingmom.com says FamilyiTrips apps worth the cost
“After having taken these apps out for a test run I can tell you that these apps are 100% worth their cost. If you are traveling to DC or Boston I highly recommend you get these apps."
Read the DC with Kids app review
Read the Boston with Kids app review

"Adorable and informative User-friendly, very cute illustrations, and an entire travel book’s worth of content for less than a Starbucks latte! Good deal. There are useful activity ideas for locals and visitors alike, even those without kids."
Read the reviews and more. Rated

Click button to purchase DC with Kids at the iTunes store - for only $2.99

 

DC with Kids app
Boston with Kids, a two times iTunes Hot List Pick. Written by Deb Geigis Berry, A Massachusetts-born-and-raised, nationally known family travel expert, Boston with Kids provides insider tips and advice for local and tourists alike.

"This is my new favorite app. As a family that travels a lot, we're constantly getting pamphlets, guides, and whatever we can to help us, but nothing has been as helpful, thorough, or fun as Boston with Kids. My kids love it for the fun, whimsical illustrations, and my wife and I are still learning just how in depth it is and how much there is to do. We highly recommend."
Read the reviews and more. Rated

Click button to purchase Boston with Kids at the iTunes store - for only $3.99

New Book: An Explorer's Guide to Virginia

Lush vineyards, exciting cities, deep history, space-age science - VA has lots to offer. (Countryman Press) Available July 2011. View page

 

Awards & Offices
  • Four-time winner, Society of American Travel Writers'
    Lowell Thomas Journalism Award (3 national & 1 regional awards)
  • Caribbean Travel Writer of the Year, North America, 2004
Online Columns & Features

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Travel Books
Author, 30 travel books, including:
  • An Explorer's Guide to Virginia (Countryman Press, 2011)
  • Fun with the Family: Virginia, 8th ed. (Globe Pequot, 2010)
  • National Geographic Guide to the Caribbean Family Vacations (National Geographic)
  • National Geographic Guide to Family Adventure Vacations, Wildlife Encounters, Cultural Explorations and Learning Escapes In the U.S. and Canada (National Geographic)
Travel Articles
 Published more than 2300 articles:
  • Continental Magazine; Family VacationCritic.com; Budget travel.com; Family Fun; Caribbean Travel and Life; Redbook; Parents; Better Homes & Gardens; MSNBC.com; New York Post; Boston Herald; Physicians' Travel & Meeting Guide; Conde Nast Traveler; National Geographic Traveler; Miami Herald; Family Travel Network.com; Washington Times; Expedia.com; Postcards; USA Today.com; Away.com; Caribbean World U.K.
Travel Videos
 Broadcasts
  • Travel Expert WUSA-TV, Washington D.C.'s CBS affiliate topics
  • Additional Broadcasts: Travel Expert "Today" Show, two appearances
  • Watch the videostravel videos

Featured Items

How to Entertain Kids on the Road
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10 Best Kids' Spas Resorts
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DC with Kids App, FamilyTrips
Go to website travel articles

Featured App

WUSA-TV, CBS' DC Affiliate Broadcast

DC with Kids, FamilyiTrips.com

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DC with Kids app

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Featured Book

An Explorers Guide to Virginia
“A classy series with encyclopedic coverage.”
--National Geographic Traveler

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