The Best Places to Sail in Croatia
Croatia is one of the best places to sail whose popularity seems to be only growing, especially among
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Playing With Ice – Ice Safety
Whether you're snowboarding, fishing, skating, or just taking a slippery stroll, knowing ice safety could save your life. During...
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20 New and Familiar Trends in Family Travel
Looking back on a year of climate crises and social turmoil, it is surprising that many of the family travel trends noted in the past continue to play out. Family, this huge segment...
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Skiing Sunday River Is A Peak Maine Experience
Thrill to the top quality experience with kids when skiing Sunday River in Maine: easy access, friendly staff, great grooming and spectacular scenery. A favorite of New England...
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Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Welcome Beginners
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and Pennsylvania ski resorts want all the beginners in your family to learn in their state! Did you know that tens...
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Christmas Gifts to Surprise Family Travelers
Now that we’ve planned a few short trips with Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday online deals, we are turning our attention to some practical Christmas gifts to surprise family...
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Four Reasons To Plan Your Family Cruise With Holland America
Have you ever thought about taking the family on an Alaska cruise and worried the kids would be bored? Holland...
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The Red Clover Inn And Restaurant, Killington, Vermont
Couples retreat to Killington's Red Clover Inn for a warm welcome and easy access to nearby ski slopes, the hills or the golf course. Nestled in the Green Mountains near Killington, Vermont,
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Snowflake Lane: The Most Magical Winter Wonderland
Experience falling snow and more during the most festive season at
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Mount Rushmore, South Dakota’s Shrine of Democracy
I finally scratched it off the list: the very best of South Dakota's Black Hills region including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park! Ever since seeing the debonair Cary Grant...
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These Four Hotels Made Me Fall in Love with the Bahamas
Nassau and Paradise Island, among the beautiful Islands of the Bahamas not impacted by Hurricane Dorian, share a sparkling surf that melts from blue to green as it gently laps...
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Cycling, In-line Skating and Skateboarding Safety
Safety comes first for kids and parents who bike, rollerblade, scoot and go skateboarding so we're sharing tips to keep it fun and protective gear ideas to keep you safe.
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Iowa Attractions
Iowa may be off your flight path, but when you head out Io-o-way, you'll find several Iowa family attractions, such as the legacy of Lewis & Clark, Herbert Hoover,...
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We Go RVing
Our very first RVing adventure begins after the kids have left home and for three of us, the latest compact
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Washington DC Family Attractions
There are hundreds of free family attractions in Washington DC, the American capital where presidents and their legacies are celebrated, and now it's also a very cool city to visit, with...
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Aspen Meadows Resort: Big Ideas In The Colorado Rocky Mountains
Aspen Meadows Resort a...
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Rome, Italy Family Attractions
At the heart of Rome’s family attractions is la dolce vita – that easy-going, laidback lifestyle the Italians have perfected. Why not do as the Romans and allow plenty of time to savor each...
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London, England Attractions
Having studied the top London, England attractions from iconic Big Ben to high fashion, I can say that this city is electrified by centuries of history and the energy of its forward-thinking...
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More Time for Family Fun with FlightsFrom.com
Forget boring layovers, airplanes without in-seat video screens and expensive airport food. With FlightsFrom.com it’s easy to find a non-stop flight that meets all of your requirements...
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Traveling With Children On The Autism Spectrum
Parents with children on the autism spectrum know better than most that family vacations are, by their very nature, a break from routine. But what do you do when routine is what your child...
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Family Travel Forum Announces Winners Of 2019 Teen Travel Writing Scholarship
(New York, NY – September 24, 2019) Family Travel Forum (FTF) and its travel industry partners congratulate the winners of the 2019 FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship. Completing...
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attractions
Take a closer look at spots tourists love and local families' favorites to discover don't-miss attractions when exploring Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the family. To make exploring easier, Philadelphia...
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Family Camping Getaways in Beautiful New Hampshire
Need a fun-filled family camping vacation to get the whole family outdoors without burning a hole in your pocket? Take a trip to the Northeast and experience the beauty of New...
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11 Tips For Traveling and Coping with Food Allergies
For the millions of people with food allergies (and their families), traveling can be a source of tremendous anxiety. Dining in unfamiliar cities and restaurants -- which may or may not...
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It’s All Family Fun and Games in Quebec Canada
Quebec outdoors is a natural playground for families looking to get adventurous. Canada's Québec province, especially the regions of Laval and Lanaudiere, features more than 30...
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Family Ties To Fort Wayne
With many kid-friendly attractions, comfy and affordable accommodations and welcoming brewpubs, Fort Wayne, Indiana is the kind of place families immediately feel at home. I don’t...
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Fire on the Road: An Alaska Trip to Remember
It was before dawn on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula’s only highway when an official flagged down our rental car. “There is fire on both sides of the road,” she said. “It’s smoky. Be careful. And...
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Maui Family Travel for the Eco-Conscious
Green travel has gone from a niche industry to a global standard, with 87% of international travelers claiming they want to vacation sustainably. It’s no wonder. Eco-conscious traveling is, in the end,...
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Cleveland, Ohio Rocks The Weekend
Cleveland has rock and roll and so much more to entertain your teens on a weekend getaway. A simmering cauldron of energy on Lake Erie, #CLE as it’s known, has an incredible music museum, marina, sports...
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When In Rome for the Second Time
Rome is one of those cities that gets better with age and experience, making your second visit the ideal time to explore lesser known sights. Assuming that you saw our
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, An Epic Adventure
Give in to the gravitational pull of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World because there’s just no resisting it. Whether or not you’re a Star Wars fan, whether...
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9 Questions About the Global Nomad Life You Are Too Shy to Ask
We recently corresponded with Sarah and Gavin Steiner of @AwaywiththeSteiners to learn more about traveling the world full time with kids. Sarah describes their clan as a typical Kiwi family, having...
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Lighthouses For The Night
August 7th is National Lighthouse Day and if you've never thought about staying in one, this is your chance. In 1789, the United States passed an Act in support of all lighthouses,...
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Travel in the Machine Age: Robots Join the Frontline Workforce
Since HAL and his offspring, C-3PO and R2-D2, first entered popular culture, humans have grown accustomed to the notion of benevolent robots being trained to serve them. And while...
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Bahamas: Nassau And Paradise Island Guide
If you’re looking for a destination that offers a unique experience, yet is family-friendly and easy to travel to (and navigate), then Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas...
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Exploring the Museum of Emigration in Antwerp, Belgium
Visitors to the Red Star Line Museum in the Belgian city of Antwerp can experience the fascinating story of people in search of a new home in North America. History of Immigration to the US Immigration...
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It’s Not Just a Mountain
“There it is guys!” I turned and looked out the window to see it. It was even more breathtaking than I had imagined. I had visited many mountains during my family’s yearly trips to national parks,...
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An Escape From The Concrete Jungle
They say that riding a bike is something that you remember how to do your whole life, and once you learn, you’ll never forget. This felt quite untrue as I pedaled my bike through the lush forests of...
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Yellow Mountain: From a Picture to Real Life
The first time I heard about Yellow Mountain (“Huangshan”) was when my dad showed me an old black-and-white photo in which he, a then-7-year-old boy, stood in front of a gray mountain and grinned widely....
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Returning Home
It had only been a few hours since I’d lugged my overstuffed suitcase off the plane, through customs, and out the double doors of the airport. But now, far from the newly remodeled, sleek corridors of...
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Dying to Go Home
It was July 11, 2018 when I stepped into the small hair salon with my new friends and tour guide. As I relaxed into the black leather chair and stared at myself in the mirror,...
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New York City’s Charm
People rushed around me hurriedly in all directions. Everyone seemed to have something vastly important to do. A smartly dressed woman, briefcase in hand and phone pressed to her ear, marched firmly, unbothered...
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First Time Going International…try seven countries.
I come from two undocumented parents from Mexico who are not able to travel internationally because of their migratory status. This status kept my family from exploring the massively diverse cultures of...
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Reconnecting with Isolation; An Appalachian Expedition
Spring break isn’t often thought of as a time of spiritual exploration, and rarely yields a ‘break’ from the hustle and bustle of the commercialized world we live in. Because of this preconceived...
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A Special Night in the Dominican Republic
The pink and orange hues melted together into the sky overlooking the verdant hills as the sun finally descended to end its glorious day. On the other side of the barbed wire, cows settled into the vastness...
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The Sinister Site of Sachsenhausen
As I walked through the old iron gate, a chill ran down my spine. This was a doorway to hell. A sign on the gate displayed an old Nazi Slogan: Arbiet Macht Frei- Work Sets You Free. My family visited...
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“Fourth” World Travels; Bringing Hope to Haiti
As I stepped off the plane, I could immediately feel the dryness in the air. Haiti had not experienced a decent rain in seven months before our travel there in April 2019. The airport was tiny, but we...
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Get Lost
As a high school sophomore, I was confident I could take over the world. My goal was always to achieve fluency in Spanish, and traveling to a Spanish-speaking country would be the ultimate way to test...
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Humbling History Lesson-A Visit to Anne Frank’s House
Last summer I had the privilege of travelling to Germany and the Netherlands with my family to visit relatives for a few weeks. We had several fun filled days planned such as visiting the Neuschwanstein...
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