You’ve picked the dates, booked a hotel and flights, bought the tickets, and started to make dining reservations, but there’s more that goes into planning a theme park vacation than just the big stuff like this. In fact, there are dozens of theme park extras and add-ons that could make…

When you think about Florida, you probably think of its beautiful family beaches and thrill-packed theme parks. And while the Sunshine State does have those two family vacation ideas in abundance, it’s also home to some unique state parks where you can spot rare flora and fauna and explore the…

A stay at an all-inclusive resort can make for an easy-breezy family vacation, and you don’t even have to travel to Mexico or the Caribbean to enjoy an everything’s-included kind of trip. There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single…

Who doesn’t love a good makeover? When that makeover takes place at a hotel or resort in an oh-so-desirable tropical location, it’s all the better. From the beaches of Hawaii and Florida to locales in Mexico and the Caribbean, some of the world’s top hotels and resorts are debuting major…

Warm water, soft sand, plenty of sunshine—Florida is definitely an ideal destination for beach-loving families. As a Florida-based mom and frequent traveler around the Sunshine State, I’ve spent time on beaches all over the state, often with my daughter in tow. From secluded state parks to action-packed stretches of sand,…

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland in 2019 and immersed fans into a new land in ways never seen before at the Happiest Place on Earth. Roaming characters and land-specific verbiage (you may be greeted with “Bright suns” instead of “Good morning”) painted the picture of Batuu, a remote…

For a memorable family vacation, just any hotel or resort won’t do. It takes more than a basic pool and purely functional dining options for a trip that stands out from others. From unique ways to take in incredible views and super cool pool areas to kids clubs providing experiences…

One of the most appealing perks of all-inclusive family resorts? The wide range of amenities and activities available for every member of the family. For the younger travelers in the group, a fabulous kids or teen club can turn a regular family vacation into a trip of a lifetime. At these…

Welcome to the first theme park news roundup of 2026! The first couple of weeks of a new year always feel a little quiet to me, almost as if we’re in a sort of holiday season hangover. But all you need to do is look ahead in the month of…

Traveling with a toddler can be a roller coaster of joy and meltdowns, with jet lag, routine changes, and new environments often adding to the chaos. That’s why the best toddler vacations usually happen at all-inclusive family resorts designed with little ones in mind. With accommodating staff, creative kids clubs,…