The 14 most anticipated new family hotels and resorts for 2025

If you’re looking for somewhere new to go in 2025, why not make it somewhere that’s actually new? There will be some incredible new family hotels and resorts opening around the U.S. and Caribbean throughout the year, offering everything from budget-friendly escapes and highly themed stays to high-end getaways with lots of extras. These are […]

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Get into the spirit: 16 festive family resorts and hotels for Christmas

Do I love a hotel or resort that’s all dressed up for the holidays? If the number of photos I have of my now-teenage daughter standing by an elaborate gingerbread house display, perched by an array of poinsettias, or posed in front of an over-the-top Christmas tree in a hotel lobby throughout the years is […]

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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. […]

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South Florida-based mom and cruise expert’s 5 favorite hotels to stay at before sailing from Miami or Fort Lauderdale

Any cruise that requires you to fly (or even drive several hours) to your home port warrants an overnight stay. Trust me on this: Flight delays and other unexpected hiccups, especially when traveling with kids, happen no matter what type of planner you are. Besides, when you’re taking a cruise from Florida, do you really […]

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