October 2024
9 family resorts with the best indoor pools and water parks
For many families, a pool is a must-have when choosing a vacation spot. If it’s got waterslides and other extras, all the better. Cool resort pools are easy to find when traveling during the summer or to warm-weather destinations like Orlando, but things get a little trickier for winter vacations. While plenty of hotels and […]
Here are the 7 best cruise ship cabins to book if your family needs more space
What do families and interior designers have in common? They are both creative geniuses when it comes to optimizing a small space, like a hotel room or cruise cabin. From DIY room dividers to using over-the-door shoe organizers for anything other than shoes, there are tips for keeping your home away from home more comfortable […]
Become a scuba diving family in Fiji
I am a late-life scuba diving enthusiast: I spent my 20s, 30s and 40s traveling the world and loving all water activities, including kayaking, SUP, snorkeling and tubing, but there was something about scuba diving that always seemed out of reach. And as someone who suffers from frequent ear infections, I thought scuba diving just […]
Hotel Review: The Ranch at Emerald Valley
I’ve always dreamed of a spa bathroom with double sinks and radiant floors for those cool nights when nature calls. I simply never imagined finding such delights in a log cabin deep in the woods, surrounded by nature. Emerald Valley Ranch, deep in Colorado’s Pikes Peak Forest, is certainly not like the Girl Scout camps […]
10 hotels in Orlando near Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld
Picking a hotel is one of the most important aspects of planning an Orlando vacation. That’s especially true if you’re headed to one or more of the Orlando theme parks, where the special perks offered by on-site Disney World hotels and Universal Orlando hotels can make a big difference in the quality of your trip. […]
ICYMI: Silver Dollar City will invest half a billion dollars over the next decade, new resort hotel announces
Voted the #1 theme park in the United States by Tripadvisor, Silver Dollar City is not one to rest on its laurels. His company, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts, just made the biggest announcement in its 65-year history: a $500 million investment plan over the next decade, which includes the development of 1,200 acres […]
An Epic Family Road Trip Guide to the Grand Canyon and Beyond
“On the count of three, look up,” our guide says as we stop shuffling our feet, don’t look up yet, and approach the edge of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. One two three! The view plunges us into silence. Bands of rock layers predating human history in shades of red, cream and gold stand out […]
European Christmas Markets: 10 Destinations to Celebrate
For a holiday experience that feels straight out of a movie, you can’t beat strolling through a European Christmas market. Twinkling lights, towering trees, and brightly colored ornaments set the scene for ambling along little lanes where artisans sell their goods from peaked-roof stalls. With Christmas markets scattered all around Europe, there’s bound to be a […]
Is Disney’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass worth the high price? For some families, it could be
Families at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are always trying to figure out how to get the most out of their day at the parks. For some that means hitting as many attractions as possible, whether that means purchasing Lightning Lanes for some attractions, booking VIP tours that include skip-the-line service on attractions, or just […]
Christmas family vacation: 13 magical ideas around the world
Christmas getaways represent a rare opportunity for families who like to travel. No matter what stage of parenthood you’re in, you can usually count on some time off from school and work for everyone to gather in one place. One of the great things about Christmas vacations is they don’t have to be spent at […]