Feeling Good-Good in Baden-Baden
Wellness has been a given since Napoleon III made Baden-Baden, Germany a trending destination in the mid-1800s. Europe’s royalty, celebrities and politicians soon followed his...
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Pet-Friendly Ski And Snowsports Resorts
Many dog-loving, pet-friendly ski and snowsports resorts are ready when you want to hit the slopes. Since the pandemic, when pet ownership rose to new heights around the world,...
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Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
Looking for a holiday gift guide for travelers? We know that people who love to travel want to encourage wanderlust in loved ones. There’s no better way than presenting them...
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Gorgeous Yellowstone Winter Getaways with Family Snow Tours
One of the country's most impressive national parks is featuring Yellowstone winter getaways for select dates through early March. Plan now to experience this vast park -- a favorite...
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Celebrate The Holidays In Orlando For 50 Festive Days
This year, expect 50 days of festivities to mark the holidays in Orlando. Orlando, always a destination with too much to see and do, is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations....
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Next Stop: The Mountain Town of Redding
Redding, California, the center of outdoor recreation in the Northlands, is becoming the next stop for active families. Head upstate about 220 miles north of the Bay Area. This...
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Quebec City, Canada Attractions
Tour an 18th-century European old town, water parks, zoos, monuments and the river -- Quebec City attractions that are fun for families in all four seasons.
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Orlando Nature Attractions In Central Florida
Orlando nature attractions surround the theme park capital of the world. Yes... it's true. Florida has a natural side that lets visitors spot a baby alligator or stroll through...
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Protect Yourself in the Great Outdoors
Vacations in nature top the escape list for many families, so it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself in the great outdoors. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted...
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New York’s Finger Lakes Resorts And Rentals
Discover wonderful places to stay and play at Seneca Lake, my family's pick of the best Finger Lakes resorts and rentals in upstate New York.
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Scouting RV Shows? Find Out If RV Travel Is Right For You
As the number of families contemplating RV travel vacations in the outdoors grows, so do the crowds attending RV shows. Living in the United States, we are very lucky to have such...
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Santa Cruz With Kids – California From Surfing To Redwoods
From playing on the "SC" Boardwalk in summer to apple picking in the fall, some of the best family vacations happen when you do Santa Cruz with kids.
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Outdoor Fun in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
For active and outdoorsy types, the White Mountain region of New Hampshire offers bountiful outdoor family fun for all seasons with some of the most beautiful mountain scenery...
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Yosemite National Park For A Summer Vacation
Which Scottish-born writer credited Yosemite National Park as the finest creation of nature incomparable to any other on the face of the earth? It was John Muir who wrote, “All...
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Ocracoke And The Outer Banks of North Carolina
Majestically tall sand dunes, steady winds and lack of nosy neighbors attracted the Wright Brothers to test their flying machine on the Outer Banks of North Carolina more than...
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The Best Places To Visit In Costa Rica With Kids
Visit Costa Rica with kids to explore the best natural attractions in a country known for its majestic and unspoiled terrain. Costa Rica is an affordable and attractive destination,...
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Belize Family Vacation Packages In An Incredible Destination
Imagine three Incredible destinations in Belize with family vacation packages for the getaway of a lifetime. Belize, just a short flight away in Central America, is even easier...
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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Vacations
Over the past year, many of us have spent long, dog-friendly hours at home but have been starved of vacation opportunities. Of course, this has been the least of our problems....
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Put An Alaska Cruise Back On The Bucket List
Welcome aboard your bucket list Alaska cruise, where calving glaciers, bears and just-caught salmon await.
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The Northwest’s Rosario Resort And Spa, Orcas Island
A family favorite escape, the Rosario Resort and Spa in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington, will be evolving into a new self.
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Explore Wilderness In Glacier National Park
Pristine lakes, mountain goats, snow-capped mountains, stunning views: Glacier National Park has it all, but may lose its namesake glaciers before long. Take an amazing Northwest...
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Road Trip USA: The Blue Ridge Parkway From Virginia To Tennessee
The beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway will inspire your backseat passengers to sing "Country Roads, Take Me Home" as you cruise between the Shenandoah and the Smoky Mountain National...
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Ancient Cultures Meet Scenic Vistas In Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park attracts outdoorsy families with its scenic hiking trails, Pueblo cliff dwellings, easy railroad tours and thrilling whitewater...
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The Worry-Free Western Dude Ranch Vacation
Try rock-climbing, fly fishing, hiking, falconry, yoga and a massage -- all available on a worry-free, Western dude ranch vacation. There’s plenty of opportunities to ride, of...
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Touring Bull Run – The Manassas Battlefield
History comes to life at the Manassas battlefield in northern Virginia where National Park Rangers and an excellent interpretive center illuminate the origins of the American Civil...
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Lajitas And Big Bend Texas
We checked into the Lajitas Golf and Spa Resort panting, trying to catch our breath after an exhilarating, five-point zip line adventure above the Big Bend of Texas.
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A True Luxury Resort in Northern California
I love traveling en famille, but before I head out on a multi-gen vacation with our adult kids and their spouses -- especially to a luxurious retreat like CordeValle Resort...
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10 Reasons To Take This Mediterranean Cruise Now
After a very tough year for everyone, you probably don’t need 10 reasons to take a Mediterranean cruise. Just hearing about Atlas Ocean Voyages new Mediterranean cruise itineraries...
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Branson, Missouri Family Attractions
Discover the best Branson family attractions in Missouri’s capital of fun when you drive in along Missouri Highway 76. Highway 76 is Branson's main commercial stretch, with plenty...
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Catskills Family Resorts For Summer Fun
For endless, summer camp style fun at relatively inexpensive rates, head to the traditional Catskills family resorts in New York's Catskills Mountains. Popular with tourists since...
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Summer Camping Tops Activities List For Moms and Families
Let’s go camping! is a popular refrain, as summer camping beats out other family activities according to a new summer 2021 travel survey.
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Rehoboth, Delaware Promises Family Fun
With a stretch of stunning, soft white sand, Rehoboth Beach is one of Delaware's family highlights. Rehoboth is a very popular destination for a seaside family getaway, and is...
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Exploring Dunwoody Georgia
Dunwoody Georgia is a family-welcoming city that has sprouted nearly 17 miles north of Atlanta. Although it's considered an Atlanta suburb, close-to-home travelers looking for...
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Parent Teen Adventures in Puerto Rico
I never expected to be writing about adventures in Puerto Rico with my teen. Once upon a time, the biggest hardship that I...
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Why Joe Biden and Families Love Wilmington Delaware
“Our demonstration of black powder may not have much of a bang due to the rainy weather,” says our guide at Hagley, the du Pont estate in Wilmington Delaware. She presses a...
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Ocean City, Maryland Family Attractions
From adventures on the sea, to rides, games and explorations on the land, Ocean City family attractions are "shore" to provide something fun for everyone in Maryland's favorite...
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Is Travel Possible While Homeschooling?
The past year has been trying on a number of extremely serious levels, for travelers and those homeschooling. The fact that travel has been impossible or limited throughout almost...
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Top Your Bucket List with an Antarctica Cruise Adventure
Get up close and (almost) personal with Blue whales, penguins and southern Elephant seals on an exclusive Antarctica cruise adventure. Wildlife abounds on the southernmost continent,...
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A Ski and Soak Weekend at Camelback Resort
In a winter where snow is scarce and COVID restrictions vary across...
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Sundance Mountain Resort, Where Stars Go To Play
Bathed in the glamorous glow cast by its annual film festival, the Sundance Mountain Resort is, at heart, an unpretentious mountain hideaway. This central...
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Sun, Snow and Wide-Open Spaces at a Family Dude Ranch
Picture yourselves on horseback galloping across wide open spaces at a family dude ranch. Have you ever ridden through deserts dotted with giant cactus?
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Columbia, Missouri is a Cool College Town
We have long been fans of cool college towns and recently visited Columbia, Missouri, a university community with three schools to tour.
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America’s Top 10 Snowy Cities
Think you've got it bad? Here is a list of the average annual snowfall in America’s 10 Most Snowy Cities, according to The Weather Channel
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Forest Bathing in Hocking Hills, Ohio
Get familiar with Shirin-yoku, the Japanese concept of forest bathing, to understand the appeal of a walk in the woods in Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park. Immaculate...
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8 Best Things to Do on an Amarillo Road Trip
Discover the unexpected on an Amarillo road trip. This northwest Texas town is, for many, just a pitstop where I-40 crosses the classic mother road, Route 66. Instead, devote a...
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8 Easy Little California Road Trips From the Bay Area
Sharing eight little California road trips, wonderful overnights and easy escapes from the San Francisco Bay Area we've recently discovered.
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Austria: A Hub of Culture and Art
Back at the turn of the 20th century, Paris and London were not the only two European centers for intellectuals and artists. In fact, the Austrian capital of Vienna...
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Family Road Trip USA: The Grand Canyon From Phoenix To Las Vegas
This great American family road trip, the Grand Canyon road trip, takes you through Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada past red rocks, blue...
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Trending Now: Work From Home Resorts
Satisfy your wanderlust safely at one of the new Work from Home Resorts -- a hotel promising a change of scenery and a comfortable space to work online (WFH) during the pandemic....
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