
10 Reasons To Love Appalachian Mountain Club Outdoors Adventures
We know the Appalachian Mountain Club, one of the country’s original conservation groups, changes lives. It happened to me, just days after an email landed in my inbox like a...
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5 Top U.S. Historical Sites That Inspire Kids to Learn Through Travel
Travel introduces children to a world of stories, so they can look beyond books and learn through travel. Some U.S. historical sites make this even more engaging, blending hands-on...
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13 Reasons to Try a Top Value Mountain Resort in Summer
Ski mountain resorts offer great summer values at rental condos, which also make a cozy home away from home. Just select your destination resort carefully.
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The Real Oktoberfest
Cologne is known for Carnival, Berlin has its Film Festival, and Munich -- where they adopted the beer purity law in 1516 -- may be the epicenter of Oktoberfest....
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10 Best Winter Activities in Alaska
From November to April, unique winter activities in Alaska make America’s 49th state one of its most desirable adventure destinations. Dying to see the Northern Lights? You may....
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Enjoy A Catnap At Hello Kitty Suites In Japan’s Family Friendly Hotels
Wow your family with a blissful night’s sleep at one of Japan’s stunning Hello Kitty hotel rooms. The...
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Budget Family Suites Hotels At Universal Orlando Resort
A few years back we reviewed the budget family suites at Universal Orlando. During a recent stay at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort, we toured them again and found...
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How Luxury Glamping Tents Redefine Outdoor Experiences
Camping has long been associated with simplicity, rugged living, and a direct connection to nature. However, the evolution of outdoor travel has brought a new level of comfort...
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Your Perfect Universal Orlando Hotel
One of the Loews-managed hotels within Universal Orlando, the
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A Pharaoh’s Playground: The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens GEM Childrens Museum
If you’re asking when the Grand Egyptian Museum will have its grand opening, you are asking the wrong question. On a recent visit to Egypt, my family toured the stunning GEM,...
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It’s Saratoga For The Win: Family-Friendly Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs NY, which came to prominence as a 19th-century resort, boasts many things to do with kids. If natural mineral springs, horse racing, gambling, and luxury hotels...
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Loews Hotels Love Families
One of the top kid-welcoming boutique hotel chains, Loews Hotel family programs cater to all ages with special facilities, discounts and thoughtful amenities. According to
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Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando Resort
"I love Rock n' Roll" might as well be the refrain at this elegant Orlando outpost of the Hard Rock dining and hotel empire. There's loads of rockstar and kid...
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Weekend Wanderlust: Florida Mini Adventures That Don’t Require A Passport
Many Florida residents are choosing to explore their own backyard. It makes sense. Planning a vacation that involves long flights and complicated bookings is not always possible....
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel At Univeral Orlando, Florida
The Portofino Bay combines a fantasy Italian world with useful perks from the Universal Orlando themepark for a delightful stay. Like other Loews hotels (
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Fuerteventura Family Holidays: Best Areas & Things to Do
Fuerteventura family holidays are big on beach time, with soft sand, shallow waters, and sunshine most of the year. And when you’re ready to explore? There are loads of things...
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How To Teach Babies And Toddlers To Swim
As parents, we want to know how to teach our babies to swim because the desire to see, feel or hear water is universal. People from all walks of life seek its soothing yet refreshing...
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Best Hotels in Philadelphia for Families: Your Perfect Stay
When you're set to visit Philadelphia, one of America's most historic cities, you need a guide to the best family hotels in each district.
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A Luxury Halong Bay Cruise In Vietnam
We all like a bargain, but sometimes saving money on a cheap excursion can backfire, and end in tragedy as this
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Favorite Clearwater Beach Family Resorts
Clearwater Beach, Florida is so popular that you need to book ahead to guarantee the best Clearwater Beach family resort for your needs. Many factors make our pick of the top resorts...
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All Inclusive Resort Tips For Families: What’s Really Included And Why It Matters
All inclusive resorts are a popular choice for families because they promise to take the hassle out of vacation planning. What do all inclusive resorts offer? They offer convenience...
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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal
Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...
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Shoes Off? Shoes On! The Latest Air Travel Tips To Ease Family Vacation Hassles
The Dept. of Homeland Security just announced the end of their shoes-off mandate, proclaiming the new policy will increase hospitality for travelers. Really? Given the...
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Explore Cheapest National Parks – Save Big on Adventures!
Save money by exploring America outdoors on a cheap national parks vacation with our eight budget-saving trip planning tips.
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Top 7 Phuket Resorts with Kids Clubs That Are Worth Every Baht
Traveling with kids can be at once a delight and a logistical challenge, but Phuket, Thailand makes it effortless. When you're
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51 Summer Trip Ideas – Plan Your Perfect Family Vacation
It’s time for our annual roundup of the 51 best family summer trip ideas! Wave goodbye to work and school stress, and forget about travel hiccups or economic woes. Right now,...
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Summer Blockbuster Stays: Family Entertainment Hotels Where Pop Culture and Fun Collide
Why pay for theme parks when there are hotels with entertainment for families? This summer of budget-watching is the ideal time to discover unique family resorts and hotels with...
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Short Breaks And Weekend Getaways From Philadelphia
Philadelphia families know the big state of Pennsylvania offers many possible weekend getaways. But have you considered the big city life, sand beaches and roller coasters nearby...
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Cape May, New Jersey Attractions Lure Families
Picturesque, Victorian style homes, quiet lanes, and family attractions go hand in hand in Cape May, New Jersey. The beautiful seaside getaway I visited with my...
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Teen Travel Trends: A Look At Where And Why Teens Travel
Thank you for your interest in "Family Travel Forum Reports: Teen and Student Travel Trends." We have collected a lot of anonymized data on where teens travel and why they go....
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Why LaGuardia Terminal B Is The Future of Airports
LaGuardia Terminal B has showcased the future of airports since the $8 billion renovation which began in 2016. Today, public spaces feed the body and soul. Travelers experience...
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At 200, An Erie Canal Cruise Is A Bucket List Adventure
Discover the magic of a New York canal cruise on the iconic Erie Canal. Slow travel back to 1817, when construction began on...
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From Fort Mose To The Civil Rights Movement: Tracing Black History In St. Augustine
Look past the Spanish fort, ornate Moorish buildings and main plaza to discover Black history in St. Augustine, Florida. More than 450 years ago, the first Africans in North America...
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Road Trip USA: Florida Beach Road Trip Along US1 From Jacksonville To Key West
Welcome to Routes 1 and A1A, the twin coastal roads along the Atlantic coast between Jacksonville and Key West that form the greatest Florida beach road trip.
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Resources For Family Camping Vacations
An enthusiastic camper, let me share some resources for family camping vacations to help in planning your next big U.S. camping trip. My tips should help whether you prefer a tent,...
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Favorite Resources For Planning Family Road Trips
Planning family road trips is a major undertaking, but long distance driving makes for one of the best value and most rewarding vacations you can do.
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Spring Break Water Safety Tips for Kids and Families
Families are heading to beaches, pools and lakes this holiday, so it’s a good time to remind everyone of essential water safety tips for families. According to
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Traveling to Aruba Checklist – The Best Vacation Ever!
Ensure a safe and enjoyable Aruba family vacation or remote work break with our Traveling to Aruba Checklist. This southern Caribbean island prioritizes safety and...
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California Haunted Houses and Halloween Happiness
Discover ghosts, goblins and Halloween costumes along with ghoulishly fun frights at California haunted houses, theme parks and other Halloween venues. Since the fright industry...
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Fashionable Sun Protection Clothing
Protect yourself and your kids with sun protection clothes, hats, sunglasses, and other products that are effectively UV resistant and stylish. Increased awareness of the power...
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Northern Thailand’s New Sights and Tastes
The best vacation I have ever had was when I went to Thailand when I was 11 years old. My mom had to write an article about Northern Thailand so I got to go with her.
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Chill South American Ski Resorts in Chile And Argentina
Find snow sports in "summer" at top South American ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere. Long known to international elite athletes, the names Portillo, Valle...
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Paddling to Cozumel: Sacred Mayan Journey
The spiritual traditions behind the Sacred Mayan Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya), a canoe trip to Cozumel, have put this Mexico adventure on many bucket...
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How To Get Your Own US Passport & Start Your Adventure
Your U.S. passport is a travel essential because a U.S. citizen's birth certificate does not suffice to cross borders. That law applies to citizens of any age...
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Family Reunion Planning: 6 Steps to Stress-Free Success
Are you in charge of doing the family reunion planning this year? If so, here's my in-depth guide to get you started. With...
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Park City Peaks: A Multigenerational Ski Adventure
Multigenerational ski adventures, when grandkids can ski with grandparents in snowy destinations, are my ideal family vacation, spring or winter. When someone wants to hit the...
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Atlanta Georgia Attractions: 12 Top Places to Visit
Atlanta, Georgia attractions will thrill families seeking culture, history, and recreation. As Georgia’s biggest city, there are so many sights you could spend weeks here.
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Cancun Family Vacation: 3 Tips When Planning Your Trip
Cancun family vacation 2019, what a wild...
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Columbus Ohio Attractions
The state's capital and largest city, Columbus, Ohio has affordable, entertaining attractions that make family travelers very happy. My family should know, after so many visits...
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