Weekend & Short Break Archives - Page 21 of 42 - My Family Travels
Outside Ben & Jerry's Factory in Vermont.
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Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory Tour, Vermont

It's cheap, fun, educational and tastes good -- it's Ben & Jerry's, the factory of Vermont's friendliest ice cream makers. This special place features the brand's memorabilia,...

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Exterior of Wyndham Resort 41 Lakefront Hotel in Geneva, New York.
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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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Sea Swings at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
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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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Grandchildren on the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Attractions

Typically hot in the summer (average high temperatures in the upper 80's F) yet more temperate during the rest of the year, Myrtle Beach attractions make it South...

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Elvis Presley statue on the waterfront.
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The King of Tupelo, Mississippi

I recently overheard two guys who'd scaled Kilimanjaro, run Class VI rapids on the New River, and rested their heads on the most expensive pillows in Paris agree that none of their...

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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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Alligator rests on a log in the Hillsborough River, Florida.
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Canoe Escapes In The ‘Real’ Florida

A daylong outing with Canoe Escape in central Florida offers a natural and relaxing experience very close to Tampa and Busch Gardens. It's the "real Florida" just as they are,...

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Water park at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak resort.
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An Ideal Hilton Phoenix Resort For Family And Multigenerational Travel

The family amenity specs at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak are impressive when seen online. Note the 563 all-suite accommodations that include a separate living room, two...

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Nags Head beach on a cloudy day
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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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