Today's grandparents are no longer content nesting at home! The baby boomers are a "get up and go" generation. Many boomers have discovered that traveling with their grandkids is one of the best ways to connect and make memories. Our very own Tony Huffman shares his seven tips for a successful "Skip-gen" travel experience.

Between Champagne, Burgundy, Provence, and the Canal du Midi, Belmond operates a fleet of 6 luxury barges ranging in size from 4, 6, 8, and 12 passengers. Most of the barges being offered as private charters only, fully staffed with a professional crew at your beck and call.

My wife and I visited Australia in late April (think our October), with iconic stops like Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Lizard Island (Great Barrier Reef), and Tasmania. The natural, unspoiled beauty of Tasmania is reminiscent of the South Island of New Zealand and so are the extremely friendly and unassuming locals. The wines here are some of the best in Australia, too.

There are few places on Earth as beautifully natural as the islands of French Polynesia. Despite being the most famous destination, Tahiti shouldn’t be your only Polynesian experience: there is much to be discovered on the more than 100 surrounding islands.

River cruising has exploded in popularity in recent years, and no wonder: Travelers avoid mega-ship crowds, enjoy scenic vistas from the deck, and stop at picturesque cities and towns that might not otherwise be accessible in a larger vessel.

In my opinion, there’s never been a better time to visit this exotic, chic, urban metropolis that sits clearly on the Bosphorus Straits that divide Europe and Asia. With a major downturn in tourism in 2016, you will find the value hard to believe, but what will keep you coming back is the rich culture, history and above all, the warm welcome from the people you encounter.

Having visited numerous times over the years, South Africa is one of my most favorite places to explore. Whether it is for safari or for city culture, it will never disappoint. My most recent trip confirmed my deep fondness for this part of Africa.

Tony Huffman's take on expedition cruising, as seen in Forbes.