Category: family vacation

Affordable Luxury at a Stunning Florida Resort

As the black night sky yielded to twilight over the calm Atlantic, I gasped in awe as the tippy-top of the sun’s sphere pierced the horizon. Like the first brush stroke from a new color palette onto a watercolor painting, the whites and blues were met with bursts of warm glowing orange. Instantly, a myriad…


Romance Any Time You Can Make It Happen

Let’s hear it for romance! You’re never too old—or too busy—to enjoy a romantic interlude, and I don’t mean a mushy card and some chocolate for Valentine’s Day, either. “Romantic travel doesn’t have to be limited to February. In fact, planning your romantic getaway outside of February gives you the freedom to enjoy better weather…


Outdoor Adventure Abounds in Mammoth Lakes

Tucked away in the middle of the Eastern Sierra is one of the most legendary playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts: the town of Mammoth Lakes, home of Mammoth Mountain. With a summit of 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain is known for getting some of the best snow in California—and lots of it. This majestic mountain destination serves…


Taking the Kids: And Having Some Fun in the Snow

Three little kids, two parents, and mounds and pounds of gear. Looking back, I don’t know how we managed all of those ski trips. Invariably, we didn’t make it to ski school without losing something on the way — a mitten, goggles, lip balm… And that was before the days when most kids’ ski schools…


No-Stress Vacations: Make Family Travel Great Again

Travel that’s family-oriented, rather than for business, is supposed to be an enjoyable, exciting adventure. The good news is that, with careful preplanning, vacation travel can be a stress-free way to make great memories and possibly take a few epic selfies, too. Bring plenty of activities to keep all members of the party quietly entertained,…


Plenty Free (And a Deal) in the Big Apple

Enough sightseeing! Even in a city like New York there is a limit to how many great sites, performances and museums you and the kids — and your budget — can take. The good news is whatever season you visit, there are more free (nearly free and discounted) options than you might have thought. Working on the…


Would You Put a Teenager in Charge of the Family Vacation Budget?

One of the most memorable letters I’ve received in my writing career came from a mother, reporting on how she and her husband took a big financial leap of faith with their daughter — a move that paid off big. Dear Mary: I wanted to tell you the secret of sticking to a budget on…


Find out Why Our Family Fell in Love With Vail, Colorado and Start Planning Your Own Family Vacation

Vail, Colorado is a world class ski resort in the Rocky Mountains. Pretty much everyone knows that this that skiing in Vail is amazing. But did you know that Vail is just as wonderful in the summer. There is just as much to do in Vail during the summer that there is in the winter….


Family Travel 5: Perfect Destinations for a Golf Getaway

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Make golf the center of your family vacation. The game provides youngsters the chance to develop skills in a sport that can be played for a lifetime. Here are five places where your tribe can tee it up together. Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Lanai City, Hawaii It’s a lush…


Can’t Decide on Your Next Family Vacation? Start Here

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com When planning a family vacation, it can be a challenge to narrow the voluminous options. Here are five categories to consider. Make Road Trip Memories Explore along the historic Route 66, where your family will marvel at the wide-open spaces, the changing landscape and the rich history discovered as…