Nature/Wildlife Family Travel: Jenny Kustra-Quinn

    The foothills of Boise, Idaho

    Jenny Kustra-Quinn is a communications and public relations consultant, writer and editor based in the Chicago area. She is also vice  president of communications and business development for “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly,” a National Public Television series that airs in 94 percent of the United States. Jenny loves to travel with her husband and their three boys, and she’s most fond of adventures that incorporate the outdoors and wildlife in natural habitats. Follow her on Twitter @jenkquinn.

    10 reasons Captiva Island is the ultimate getaway for those who love nature, sun and family fun

    When our sons were two and four, my husband and I attempted our first “real” vacation as parents. We planned a few days on Captiva Island, located off Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I was initially nervous about taking such young kids to an unfamiliar area all on our own (previous getaways
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    Family bonding in Lake Geneva: thrilling zip line adventure, lakeside luxury and a touch of nostalgia

    My family and I recently had the opportunity to get out of our comfort zone in a 100-acre forest surrounding Lake Geneva, Wisconsin – and I mean WAY out of our comfort zone, as in racing across a 1,200-foot zip line suspended 65 feet above the ground at speeds of up to 45 miles per
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    A ‘Country Club in the Woods’ in Picturesque Kohler, Wisconsin

    In Kohler, Wisconsin, you can explore a trail that meanders through a lush forest and alongside the Sheboygan River – either on horseback or on foot – then enjoy a gourmet dinner in a candle-lit log cabin nestled in the woods. That’s my idea of a perfect day. If you agree, you must make the
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    Getting Back to Nature in the Rich Florida Keys

    Many people think that because I work for a travel TV show, I’m constantly jetting off to fabulous destinations. Unfortunately, though, my public relations and social media duties for “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly” can be handled while working on a laptop in my kitchen. But recently, while on spring break in the Florida Keys
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