There’s nothing better than waking up at a hotel in Orlando, Florida, and knowing a full day of fun at a theme park is ahead. Imagine yourself walking out the door to the complimentary shuttle to whisk you away to ride roller coasters, eat incredible food, and meet some of…

One of the ways I manage to travel with my kids as frequently as I do is by being cost-conscious. At times, staying in budget hotels is exactly what I need—a clean place for my family to take showers and sleep. But other times, budget hotels can be trying, with…

There’s nothing better than fresh ocean air and a full day of adventure ahead on a cruise. And while some people instantly think of family cruises when they think of booking a cruise, some of the best cruise lines are also perfect for couples cruises. Imagine getting away with your…

Raleigh, North Carolina, is having a moment right now—one that puts families at the forefront and continues to earn the city national clout, including a spot on our list of the best U.S. destinations to vacation with kids. The city’s central location on the east coast, about halfway between Florida…

I grew up in a family of six that made frequent trips to Walt Disney World Resort. Finding hotel rooms in the Orlando area that could accommodate all six of us, especially as us kids got older, was no easy task. But that was many years ago, and as the…

Packing up the kids and heading to the beach is one of the most popular family vacation ideas in the U.S. for a good reason. Whether you’re into splashing in the surf, building (and destroying) elaborate sandcastles, or just lounging in the sun with a few beach essentials on hand,…

Say the words summer vacation and thoughts of lounging on the beach or splashing in the pool probably come to mind. Summer is a time to rest, relax, and recharge. But in some parts of North America, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in the U.S.,…

You’ll find cruises in just about every corner of the world. Because it’s so easy for families to board a ship, unpack only once, and see multiple destinations in one trip, many opt to travel by sea. There’s certainly merit to this sense of effortlessness, but that doesn’t mean cruising…

According to the European Travel Commission, 37% of U.S. travelers are planning a European vacation in 2025. I’m one of them, heading off on a Mediterranean cruise this summer with family friends to celebrate our teens’ high school graduations. It’s been a minute since I’ve been to Europe, and there’s…

One of the many joys of cruising is the chance to sample different destinations in one trip. Then if you’re like me, you’ll fall in love with a port so much that you plan a return visit. With the Caribbean and Mexico as our neighbors, we have access to boundless…