Category: family vacations

At Home on the Road

Summer is RV season, when RVs (recreational vehicles) function like magic carpets, taking the occupants wherever they want to go. Even better, depending on the type and size of RV chosen, it isn’t always necessary to give up many of the comforts of home. Van-based campers are perfect for spontaneous adventures for solo travelers, couples,…


Family Vacation Etiquette

Vacations taken as a family are a great way for everyone to share a new experience, build tight bonds, make life-long memories, and have fun adventures. Stick to the Plan Lay out the plan and any related rules well before you begin packing. For example, decide what theme parks, museums, or other attractions will be…


Planning Ahead Is Key to Reaping Vacation Benefits

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com According to the U.S. Travel Association, more than half of American workers leave unused vacation days on their company’s boardroom table. Meanwhile, the research shows that by planning ahead, more families will actually take much-needed vacations and thus reap a multitude of personal and professional benefits. Here are five…