There’s nothing better than the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. In fact, it’s my favorite time to visit the theme parks. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is decked out in holiday lights and it’s finally cold enough to drink hot butterbeer. The Grinch is out greeting guests and showing…

Shenandoah National Park, located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C., between the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a stunning destination to enjoy nature. The park features more than 500 miles of hiking trails, all set on over 200,000 acres of wooded hollows, dazzling waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas….

Since Beaches Resorts and Sandals Resorts have released their Black Friday sales early, I’m sharing them with you ASAP. There’s a lot to love about the offer: The discounts and perks are big (details below) and the window for travel stretches through the end of 2025. But you’ll need to…

Now that my kids are young adults living on their own, I’m an empty nester. Without the stress of daily caregiving, I have time to reflect on my parenting. There are, of course, many things I wish I’d done differently, but there are also occasions when I hit upon an…

There’s no shortage of resorts along the 20-mile “Tourist Corridor” connecting Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. But the family-owned Hacienda Encantada Resort Spa has one of the most coveted locations on the coast—a beautiful bluff directly out over the Sea of Cortez, with views of El Arco…

I love going to the Disneyland Resort any time of year, but the winter holidays are easily one of my favorite times to visit. The resort is decked out in plenty of festive decorations that would make Clark Griswold jealous, Mickey Mouse and his pals don their holiday best, and…

In my opinion, any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There’s just something about not having to search for a spot on the sand or share the shoreline with…

Getting a long weekend vacation right can be tricky. It needs to be an easy trip and have a good mix of activities and relaxation so you can squeeze both into three or four days. The Palm Springs area delivers on all counts, and for families, the nearby Omni Rancho…

I love traveling with my parents. Not only are they some of the best travel buddies because we all already know everyone’s quirks and limits, but it’s also extraordinary to see them push themselves to do things they wouldn’t normally do. While traveling with your parents may come with its…

Welcome to car camping, where plush hotel beds are swapped for reclining seats, and your kitchen is a cooler that doubles as a table. Car camping is an adventurous endeavor, not for the faint of heart, but it allows the average explorer convenience while on the road! In this article,…