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,…

America’s 250th anniversary takes place in 2026, and states, cities, and attractions nationwide are offering an exciting lineup of events for families to take part in the celebration. If you want to include theme parks in your 2026 travel plans to celebrate America 250, there are several options you can…

With a new year underway, families are already thinking about spring break and deciding where to travel. With the kids out of school and warmer temperatures beckoning, many destinations see a surge in popularity during spring break, including Walt Disney World. (Photo: Carly Neil, The World of Spark) Seasoned Disney…

Sometimes, lounging on the beach is all you need for a perfect vacation. But vacation bliss can also come from hands-on travel experiences. If you, like me, love that feeling of learning something fun and new, allow me to introduce you to the “skillcation.” A skillcation combines all of the…

You know how when you take a Peloton class they always congratulate you for showing up? I want that in my everyday life. I want the gate agents to clap when we make it to the gate. I want waiters to bring out a slice of cake because we made…

I don’t remember “holiday lights” being a Thing when I was a kid, but to be fair I swam competitively from elementary school through college, and swim season in the winter usually means doing little else. Now, though, it seems like every institution has some kind of holiday light festival,…

Screen time brings up a lot of Big Feelings for parents. We know screen time is objectively bad for kids under 5—the WHO recommends no screen time at all, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 18 months, and then 1 hour max after that….

When you think about what makes a successful trip, most of us gravitate toward the planning. If only you can do enough research…book the best hotel…find the best places to eat…then everything will be perfect, right? I think that playbook works when you’re traveling with adults, but not with kids….

A Disney World vacation is a luxury, plain and simple. Even Disney’s lower priced hotels cost hundreds of dollars per night, and the cost of admission rises annually. While a Disney World vacation costs a pretty penny, families visit from far and wide to experience the Most Magical Place on…

Are you planning a visit to Walt Disney World in May? You’ve picked a great time to take the trip! May is the sweet spot between spring break and summer vacation when the crowds aren’t too hectic. It’s also your last chance to enjoy some warm weather without the worst…