Weekend & Short Break Archives - Page 19 of 42 - My Family Travels
Some splurge suites at Grand Residences Cancun Resort have private plunge pools that overlook the Caribbean Sea.
Article
Grand Suites Make Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Resort a Reunion Destination

The family that collapsed at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Resort table next to me must have just arrived. First, they pulled off their traveling shoes and wiggled their...

Read More    7 min read

Groupd doing a tour on Segways at the Palm Beach marina in Florida.
Article
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 lead you on the greatest Florida beach road trip.

Read More    14 min read

Glasgow, Scotland's George Square Christmas Market, seen from the air. Photo c.VisitBritain/Scott Salt
Article
Top Christmas Markets in the UK

In much of Great Britain, rural markets are a holiday weekend pursuit, but the major cities operate the top Christmas Markets in the UK daily in winter. You'll usually find the...

Read More    3 min read

Covent Garden is festooned with Christmas ornaments at the holidays. Photo by Ben Pipe Photography for London Partners.
Article
What’s Free In London Over The Holidays

While spending money during Christmas seems the thing to do, there's a lot to do free in London England. Yes, London actually offers great traditional family activities that come...

Read More    5 min read

Lightweight waterproof carrying case for cats keeps them comfortable when traveling away from home. Photo by Dominick Vietor via pixabay.
Article
How To Travel With Your Pets: 6 Essential Pet Travel Tips

Bring Fido or Fluffy along on vacation by using our top six tried 'n' true pet travel tips. Pet travel, like all travel, is becoming more challenging these days. Rising prices,...

Read More    2 min read

cross country skiers on ridge of snow.
Article
Free Winter Fun At Yosemite National Park

Enjoy low cost eco-activities and lots of free winter fun outdoors at Yosemite National Park. This northern California preserve is truly one of America's favorite and most easily...

Read More    4 min read

Man viewing steam rising from a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park.
Article
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...

Read More    3 min read

Dark street with a huge illuminated skeleton is part of the scenery on the Woodlock Pines Haunted Hayride. Photo c. Woodloch.com
Article
Haunted Weekend In Pennsylvania At Woodloch Pines

In October, my father promised me we would go on a haunted weekend. One Friday after school, after driving about two hours from New York in the dark on a winding and foggy road,...

Read More    2 min read

Whale sharks swimming off Cancun.
Article
A Swim with Whale Sharks Makes the Hit List

Well it wasn't on my Life's Greatest Hits list but with a birthday coming up and a son graduating from college I couldn't resist the opportunity to swim with whale sharks...

Read More    2 min read