13 May, 2026

10 Spring Break Ideas to Wow Hard-to-Please Teens

Teenagers can be notoriously moody and difficult to please. When my own kids were teenagers, they spent vacations with their boring parents (this included Me) wasn’t exactly on their list of favorite activities. What should a parent do? In the name of family togetherness, I tempted them with quirky and cool holiday activities, even though […]

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Planning a summer vacation? 15 great trip ideas for families (2026)

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that summer is made for vacations. For families, the long sunny days and cool summer nights offer a special kind of freedom from the daily grind of school and work schedules. If you’re on the hunt for summer vacation ideas recommended by real travelers, consider one […]

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Teen-tested, parent-approved: 10 family vacation ideas that will actually excite your teenagers

Teenagers can be difficult to please, as any parent of teens can tell you. Moody moments and eye rolls are hard enough to handle during everyday life, never mind when you’re trying to have fun as a family on vacation. So, if you’re looking for trip ideas that will help shift your teen from apathetic […]

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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 […]

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10 best family vacation ideas for fall 2024, according to experts

Thinking of traveling this fall? That’s a smart move. Fall shoulder season in a lot of destinations, which can translate to lower prices and greater availability. Airfare historically drops 10 percent in the fall compared to the summer months, too, according to the Expedia Fall Travel Outlook. And fall also brings pleasant temperatures in many […]

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