Category: vacation

Millennial: This Year’s Summer Travel FOMO Is Real

Views from a tower in Portugal, gondolas in Venice, beaches in the Bahamas—as you scroll through your social media feeds, it seems like everyone you’ve ever met is on a picturesque vacation this summer. Compared to the last two years, 2022 is seeing a steep increase in travel, especially international, and it may feel impossible…


Take a Reno-Tahoe Adventure Road Trip

The Reno-Tahoe territory in California is an eclectic mix of awe-inspiring contrasts and dramatic landscapes that range from pristine lakes to rugged mountains to expansive desert valleys. An impressive diversity of activities and attractions are in this area, all within a short distance of one another, which makes for an adventure road trip unlike any…


Film Festivals Offer a Different Scene for Travelers

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Put a film festival on your travel wish list for a chance to preview the latest releases, learn from emerging and experienced filmmakers, and discover new destinations. Here are five to consider. Telluride Film Festival Every year, this picturesque mountain town triples in size when movie lovers flock to…


Reel adventures

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com When the time is right to pursue a family fly-fishing adventure, know you’ll soon wake up in some of the country’s most pristine places. You may catch and release the fish, but will savor the memories for a lifetime. Here are five destinations to consider: 1. Casper, Wyo. With…


Traveling With Pets This Summer? Here’s What to Know to Keep Them Safe and Secure

By Megan Cardona From Fort Worth Star-Telegram As summer vacations kick back into gear this year, millions of new pet parents will have to navigate traveling with furry friends. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported last year that 23 million American households — one in five nationwide — obtained a…


Touring French Polynesia’s Austral Islands via Cargo Ship? This Setup Really Works

By Scott Laird From TravelPulse It almost felt like a scene out of the movie musical South Pacific. Our landing craft — a WWII vintage front-loader — alighted onto the sugar-sand beach with a soft thump, and we stepped off into the crowd of musicians and women with armfuls of flower leis. “Bienvenue a Raivavae,”…


How to Vacation Without Breaking the Budget

Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual gifts. But we all know vacations can get expensive real fast, which makes them a lot less fun than they should be….


Outdoor Adventure Awaits at These Country Destinations

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com Explore some new country destinations during your next vacation. Here are five places to consider. American Prairie, Montana Using an innovative model, American Prairie, a Montana-based nonprofit, is in the midst of stitching together a 3-million-acre nature and wildlife reserve on the great plains of Montana. Once completed, the reserve…


Athletic Adventure Awaits

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Ready to roll? Use your future vacation to learn a new sport or hone your skills. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Perfect Your Pickle Ball Skills in Arizona Check in to the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa where 17 lighted courts and a full-service…


Grandkid on the way? It’s time for a Granny Moon

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Do you have a grandchild on the way? Are you hoping to assist when the new bundle of joy makes his or her debut on the planet? Here’s a way to make sure Grandma is rested and ready to be a part of the little one’s life. Put a…