Whether you have physical limitations or just aren’t as fast on your feet as you used to be, group tours with relaxed schedules may be the thing for you.

There are a number of options for travelers with mobility problems, or for those who just want to move at a slower pace.

So check out these options for “slow travel” in this video for AARP…

Preparing to travel to London with four kids, ages 2, 6, 8, and 10, seemed straightforward enough, but Nancy Solomon of family travel site Ciao Bambino, learned some important lessons of the road while exploring this sprawling, urban destination.

So find out her tips and recommendations for traveling with kids in London …

Renting a villa or an apartment can be a cost-effective way to travel with children. But it can also be filled with pitfalls and problems. Ciao Bambino! editor Amie O’Shaughnessy shares her tips on finding kid-friendly villa rentals.

A villa or apartment rental can be an ideal accommodation option with kids. The space, privacy and kitchen facilities often make the experience easier and, in many cases, more cost-effective than a standard hotel.

Vacation rentals are also an excellent option for multiple families traveling together.

Recently my wife and I planned a weekend with four other couples. We wanted to meet in the Sonoma Valley to experience its bucolic mix of small towns, cafes, vineyards, dairies, farms, and ranches.

At first we considered booking one of the luxury hotels in the area: Meadowood, Auberege du Soleil, or the Calistoga Ranch.

There’s no question that a hotel has advantages: fresh towels every day; someone else making up your bed; room service; little chocolates on your pillow.

The Statue of Liberty is among the most recognizable icons in the world, welcoming millions of future Americans en route to Ellis Island since its dedication in 1886.

But since New York City was attacked on September 11, 2001, Lady Liberty’s crown has been closed to visitors.

Starting July 4, 2009, just in time for America’s 233rd birthday, the Statue of Liberty will once again welcome travelers to the top of its commanding heights.

It was 3 a.m. Pitch black. Dragging my feet through dark mushy sand, I prayed not to twist an ankle.

I was itchy. I was bleeding. I was aching and bone tired.

I had over 150 mosquito bites and just one thought: “What have these #*%! turtles ever done for me?”

So much for being a do-gooder.

Got plans to clean up or help out on Earth Day?

Why not extend the goodwill and start planning for your next travel experience with an eco-friendly volunteer vacation in mind?

Here are 10 great ways to not only get your butt off the couch this summer, but to make a difference through travel with a voluntourism opportunity.

Some days will always live in infamy.

On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese.

On April 18, 1906, San Francisco was destroyed by an earthquake.

And exactly 97 years ago today, on April 14, 1912, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the chilly waters of the north Atlantic.