Category: family vacation

These Resorts Are Perfect for Your Next Family Getaway

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com As families return to planning great getaways, hotels and resorts respond with programs designed to accommodate guests of all ages. Here are five destinations to consider. The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland Introduce your family to the glory of the Scottish countryside during a stay at this legendary hotel, spa…


Explore Family-friendly Denver This Summer

By Margot Black With its cornucopia of family-friendly activities, delightful Denver is a travel treat to explore for all ages. Known as the “Mile High City” due to its altitude, it’s the perfect destination to take your family time in the great outdoors to new heights. In addition to amazing outdoor recreation, the whole family…


Taking the Kids: To Sitka, Alaska

Lucky little orphans. Actually, they are big orphans — bear cubs. They were rescued after their moms were killed and now live happily at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska. It’s a not-for-profit organization that protects and cares for rescued orphaned bear cubs who otherwise would be euthanized. Sitka, the only Inside Passage community that…


Scenic Spots for Your Next Family Getaway

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Are you seeking inspiration for your next family getaway? Here are five beautiful places to consider. Niagara Falls, New York View of Niagara Falls from American side in autumn. (Javen/Shutterstock) Hear it roar. And feel the mist. But don’t worry, ponchos are provided when you board the iconic tour…


Get on the Same Page—Calendar Hacks for Family Vacation Planning

Family vacation season can be chaotic for families, often requiring parents to juggle multiple items at once. The good news is—it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple calendar hacks, you can go on your way to a fun, well-deserved, well-planned family vacation. When you start planning your vacation, it’s never as simple as…


Travel Dreams Come True at These Family-Friendly Destinations

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Make your travel dreams come alive. Here are five family vacation ideas to consider: The Ozarks, Van Buren, Missouri There is plenty to compel families in this scenic area that boasts two of America’s clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers: the Current River and its major tributary, the Jacks…


Relaxing Resorts Perfect for the Entire Family

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com These resorts offer service, amenities and surprises that will please the whole family. Here are five top spots to consider. Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad, California Relax into the coastal vibe that permeates this five-star resort, nestled within 200 acres in the foothills of Carlsbad. Sporting a recent $50 million…


What to Consider Before Booking Your Next Family Vacation

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com Contemplating a family vacation? No doubt, these are perplexing times. But if you are ready to roll, here are five things to consider. Invest in Proper Planning Prior to the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. In the current era, making sense of rising prices, the…


Taking the Kids: And Blasting Off While on Earth

Ready to blast off? Very few of us can afford to be space tourists. But we’ve got more opportunities than ever to explore from Earth and to see what’s ahead for future space tourists. According to a survey by ValuePenguin last year, of more than 2,000 Americans surveyed almost half want to travel to space, but only…


Taking the Kids: Without Busting the Budget as Gas Prices Reach Record Highs

Now what? Just as we feel safe planning for spring and summer trips, gas prices reach record highs. And they may get higher despite crude oil prices dropping at the moment, AAA says. “This war is roiling an already tight global oil market and making it hard to determine if we are near a peak…