I often travel as a solo parent with my children. It’s fun and rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Taking care of children far from home means that I am responsible for making sure they remain safe, entertainment and fed without the benefit of a break. Bringing my children to an all -inclusive complex … [Read more…]
It’s not hard to see why Florida is one of the most popular family vacation spots in the country. Miles of Atlantic and Gulf coastline, world-class beaches, theme parks galore, incredible natural sights—with so much to do, it’s no wonder families return to the Sunshine State year after year. I’ve made Florida my home for … [Read more…]
Teenagers can be difficult to please, as any parent of teens can tell you. Moody moments and eye rolls are hard enough to handle during everyday life, never mind when you’re trying to have fun as a family on vacation. So, if you’re looking for trip ideas that will help shift your teen from apathetic … [Read more…]
The last time we sailed with our parents, my brother and my sister and I were in the twenties and the interior jokes are those that we still have not lived: run the bar tab, sprinter to catch the ship in the port and drive as if we were in the Bahamas. So here we … [Read more…]
Ask my children what they do to relax on vacation, and they will say they swim in the pool, make complex sandy castles close to the waves to guarantee an exciting disaster and return Pina Coladas non -alcoholic. Ask my parents-in-law the same question and they will opt to sit in the shade when reading … [Read more…]
The first time I threw my eyes to Crater Lake National Park, it was eight years ago, when my husband and I had just finished our big movement from the east coast to the northwest of the Pacific . Since our cross-country relocation was expensive and took time, we are monitoring our budget. So, instead … [Read more…]
One of the most appealing perks of all-inclusive family resorts is 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 all-inclusive resorts with extra-special kids and … [Read more…]
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 super cool pool areas to kids clubs providing experiences beyond the norm, the amenities and activities at these must-visit hotels and resorts … [Read more…]
If you are considering a cruise for your next family vacation, comparing the lines is a good starting point. Too often, I hear stories of people who have reserved cruises on the basis of the recommendations of others or because of a brilliant brochure that they received by post and who did not appreciate it. … [Read more…]
While many of the best all-inclusive family resorts can be found in the Caribbean and Mexico, some of the top options also include a lakefront retreat in New England, a dude ranch in the Southwest, and a remote lodge in Central America. After staying at many of the best family resorts in the U.S. and … [Read more…]