PLACES TO GO

Flower shows and festivals blossom across the U.S. from late March through June. They’re a fun kid-friendly destination for a spring time weekend getaway.

13 zoos in Europe, Canada, Africa, Asia and Latin America that are unique to their location and well worth visiting with kids on a family vacation.

Family Travel experts name their 11 favorite zoos across the U.S. Both kids and parent will go wild for these responsible and well-designed animal zoos.

I love German food, in all its porky, potato-ey spaetzle-iness. And since we have friends and family in Munich I’m especially partial to Bavarian German …

Marco Island on the Paradise Coast was instantly our favorite Florida destination for a laid-back, no-hype family beach vacation.

Imagine a nation that can boast the world’s fastest zip line, 641 castles and ties to Charlie Bucket, The BFG and Dr. Who. That country …

Senegal has wildlife, history, beaches and a shorter plane ride than Southern Africa. Here are 7 things to do with kids plus all the basic information you need.

Guadeloupe is the Caribbean’s best kept secret: Head there with your kids for great local resorts, beautiful beaches, rainforests, a marine reserve and yummy Creole food.

North Carolina has resorts at the beach, in the mountains, in town and in between. Which of these 5 suit your family’s vacation style?

North Carolina has a lot of fun family activities. The state is bigger and has far more different geography and attractions than I ever would …

These resorts and tour companies offer same the prices & kids-stay-free deals to all families, So single parents can plan great family vacations and save, too.

Our first kid-free parent getaway so far was to Montreal for my 40th birthday. My memories are filled with what we were able to do …

A trip to Madrid with its many cultural delights is very exciting—until you start to think about how to entertain the kids. Just mention the …

My family has been living in Japan since 2008, and in that time we have returned many times over to a region called Kansai because …

We visited Legoland outside of San Diego in the fall, satisfying my long-held curiosity about it. The park was about what I expected: Enjoyable but …

26 Books with international setting that teach preschoolers, kids and teens about different places and cultures. I hope these stories will inspire them want to travel the globe.

5 seaside stops on an Oregon coast road trip with kids. Unique beches plus quintessential towns and recommended hotels for overnight stops.

As we were heading to our Fall weekend at Disneyland I expected it to be a re-do of our Walt Disney World vacation three years earlier. But …

5 unique things to do with kids on a Panama vacation. Soak in the culture, get outdoors, explore San Blas and Panama City.

Get off the beach and try these 6 outdoor adventures with your kids on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Here’s the cool thing about driving around or across Alaska: While our 49th state has nearly 700,000 square miles of real estate, it does not …

At least once a year I book a hotel room in Downtown Chicago—just a few minutes from home—and my husband, kids and I enjoy a …

New York, like most major cities, has tourist attractions you really do have to the first time you come. But once you’ve completed that to-do …

If you want to enjoy a Nordic cruise, first, forget everything you know about cruising. Exchange sandy beaches, tropical drinks and flip-flops with fjords, Nordic …

There’s always one week of summer where everyone is home from camp and work but we aren’t going away. We need things to do so …

Charleston,South Carolina is a fun and easy weekend getaway with small children. There are casual restaurants with good local food, parks, markets and carriage tours for learning the city’s history.

My family and I chose to live in Sidney, BC because it’s less rainy than Vancouver, but we love the city and  are lured to …

Yes, you can take kids to Bora Bora. In fact, this Polynesian Island is perfect for a beach getaway with kids. I recently took a …

Philadelphia is a great food city. Here’s where to find some of the best desserts, snacks and restaurants you and your kids will love.

We did a family trip to Disney World with kids and grandparents this winter. I knew it was going to be seven days of managing …