PLACES TO GO

From vintage to modern and all uniquely beautiful. Here are 14 merry-go-rounds to ride with your kids this summer. Some are in theme parks, others pop up in unexpected places.

Try these 12 easy bread recipes with your kids as a tasty and easy way to introduce your kids to cultures from around the world.

17 books where the location is as important as the characters or plot. Match them to your next vacation destination. + This summer’s top vacation reads.

MSC is a cruise company with a distinct European accent. This is both good and so-so for families taking a cruise with kids (and mostly good for multi-generation travelers). Here’s what you need to know before you book.

Updated February 2020 Question:Where Can We Find Good Hotel Deals in Washington, DC? I’m searching for advice on a mid-range hotel in Washington DC for …

Question:Where Can We Find An Affordable Beach Vacation in the Middle U.S.? I want to take my twins to the beach for the first time, …

Santa Fe, NM is a kid-friendly town with lots of history, outdoor art and great, casual restaurants. Here are the top things we recommend for families.

St. Augustine Florida offers visitors a taste of Spanish Colonial history, the oldest fort in the continental U.S. and gilded-age luxury. It also has beautiful beaches and great food. You’re kids will love this getaway and so will you!

I had a 36-hour layover in Helsinki on the way to Rovaniemi in Lapland.  It wasn’t nearly enough time to properly explore this charming walkable port …

With its stately houses, fine dining and art gallery scene, Savannah might not seem like a family friendly town. But there is plenty to with kids, plus places to eat and great hotel values right in the historic district. Here’s how to see Savannah, GA with kids.

Autumn is the ideal time to visit Lapland with kids. You can spot the Northern Lights, visit Santa and go dog sledding without the Arctic winter chill. Here is what to do, where to stay and what eat, using Rovaniemi as your base. #lapland #rovaniemi #finland #northernlights #auroraborealis #thingstodo #kids #vacation #restaurants #tortugatraveltribe

In the spring, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Virginia is impossibly green and in the fall its leaves burst into color.  The historic town of Staunton, at …

Have an adventure with your kids in Taos, New Mexico. We tell you where to stay, eat, explore native American history and find the secret hot springs.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is a no brainer for an easy summer weekend getaway with kids if you live anywhere between Washington, DC and Connecticut. What you …

These 11 Childrens Museums are exceptionally well done, in beautilful buildings and with unique offerings that parents enjoy as much as their kids.

Sitting adjacent to Aspen in a picturesque mountain setting, Snowmass Village, Colorado has always been a great winter ski destination. But recent updates to Snowmass …

From the Harry Potter Studio Tour and Camden Market to afternoon tea and museums, here are 11 memorable things to do in London, England with tweens & teens.

The Hotel: La Fonda On the Plaza Where: Santa Fe, NM Review: My Family’s Stay at La Fonda Santa Fe How’s the Location? Visitors to …

The Riviera Maya is ideal for families. There are so many fun things to do with kids of all ages. Chill on the beach with tots or have adventures with teens.

My Guide to the best summer activities, restaurants and hotels for families with kids in Whistler, BC, Canada.

Kid-friendly Costa Rica foods include rice, beans, tacos shaved ice, fresh-fruit paletas and batidas. Here are can’t miss food for a costa rica family vacation.

Despite its reputation for chilly air and gloomy weather, Great Britain is an island. It has a lot of coastline and a plethora of towns …

I review 3 Cool Hotels Kids Will Love:  • Nativo Lodge  • Hotel Chaco • El Vado Motel Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico We had the opportunity …

Question: What are our options for traveling to Cuba with a tween and teen? And how can we compare costs? Answer: A Cuba family vacation …

Whether you stay in a resort or arrive by cruise ship, Bermuda has plenty of fun things to do with toddlers, kids and teens. Bike a rail trail, explore a cave, hit the beach, eat great local food and more.

Cozumel and Costa Maya are cruise ports in Mexico with beaches, shopping and fun things to do and eat. But you have to know where to look. Here are our tips for ports days with kids.

Would you like to explore Louisiana’s Cajun’s culture in ways that are inexpensive, family friendly and deeply authentic?  I had the opportunity to spend Mardi …

One of the challenges to visiting New York City is finding fun, authentic, kid-friendly things to do, that every other tourist isn’t also doing.  Here’s …

Roatan is a popular port for families on western Caribbean cruises thanks to its small size, huge reef, animal preserves and gorgeous beaches. Here’s everything you need to know

Not many parents plan for a Walt Disney World date night when they visit the resort, and we think they’re missing out. I hear it all …