Category: Travel

Travel to New Zealand Now and Have It Practically to Yourself

By Ainsley Thomson From Bloomberg News New Zealand is throwing open its borders after more than two years — and there may never be a better time to visit. Tourism operators have rehired guides, dusted out souvenir shops, and gotten ready to welcome back international visitors beginning May 2, so long as they can produce…


Myrtle Beach Named Top Family-Friendly Destination by Travel Advice Website

By Chase Karacostas From The State Drum roll, please. Myrtle Beach was chosen by the travel advice service Trips to Discover as one of the top places for a family vacation on a budget. It’s literally the most unsurprising accolade for Myrtle Beach, which loves nothing more than to talk about families and how affordable…


Don’t Skip Travel Insurance — Especially During a Pandemic

Kristen Yaldor was not thinking about travel insurance when a hippo flipped her out of a boat and took a chunk out of her leg while she was on safari in Zimbabwe. In fact, it never occurred to her or her adventuresome husband, Ryan, that they would ever need it. Surviving the attack was only…


Prioritize Self-Care With a Trip to One of These World-Class Spas

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Subdue the stresses of our modern world by including spa and wellness options in your family vacation planning. Here Are Five Ideas to Consider Spa with a view. Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain At 43 The Spa, you’ll surround yourself with natural light, expansive views and a wealth of healing…


Euros or Dollars? the Wrong Choice Will Cost You

By Catherine Hamm From Los Angeles Times Q: On trips to Italy and Spain last year, a hotel in each country asked me whether I would like my bill charged in dollars or euros. I had not been to Europe for a while, and I had never been asked this. I didn’t know what to…


Athletic Adventure Awaits

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Ready to roll? Use your future vacation to learn a new sport or hone your skills. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Perfect Your Pickle Ball Skills in Arizona Check in to the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa where 17 lighted courts and a full-service…


Soak up the Summer at These Spots on the Water

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Let a little hydro power direct your future family vacation. Here are five places where water is part of the appeal. The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Phoenix, Arizona Once considered the grandest hotel of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the historic Arizona Biltmore, renowned for its Frank Lloyd Wright…


Elevate Your Vacation in a Mountain Town

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Fresh air, cool temperatures and outdoor adventure combine to lure families to mountain towns. Here are five to consider: Big Sky, Montana Sample life under big Western skies in this scenic town where hiking, biking and fly-fishing provide an active cornerstone for a family’s mountain vacation. Kids can up…


Top 5 Day Trips From Paris

Excited to plan that perfect Spring getaway?! We are too! Whether this is your first trip to France or tenth, we’ve rounded up our favorite Day trips that are only a short train ride away from Paris. While Paris is the world’s most visited city, there are so many amazing destinations that make for a…


5 Best Hiking Trails in the US

Ready for your next adventure? Believe it or not, an out-of-this-world trip might not be too far from your own backyard. Hiking trails across the United States from Arizona to Alaska offer easy access to some of the most incredible views on earth. Today, we’re highlighting five stand-out trails that are designed for weekend warriors…