Tagged: family-travel

America's Rarest Old-Fashioned Amusement Rides

For well over a century, Americans have had a tireless love affair with amusement rides, from New York's Coney Island to the piers of Southern California. Few things seem to affirm the…

Say Aargh! Japanese Zipline to Send Tourists Into Godzilla’s Mouth

A soon-to-open tourist attraction in Japan will feed Godzilla a steady diet of humans. At the new Godzilla Museum on Awaji Island southwest of Osaka, a zipline will stretch into the…

New U.S. Olympic Museum Is Your Only Chance to Cheer on Team USA in 2020

The 2020 Summer Olympics were originally scheduled to kick off in Tokyo at the end of this week. Because of the pandemic, the games have been pushed back to 2021. But at least one…

Meet Orlando’s New Safety Mascot: Social Distancing Skunk Ape at Gatorland

Orlando's Gatorland, a wildlife park and venerable locus of Florida kitsch, reopened to visitors on May 23, getting the jump on the region's larger, younger, slicker family-friendly…

Is Renting an RV a Safe Bet for Summer Travel?

May 22, 2020 For many cooped-up travelers yearning to explore again, hitting the road in a recreational vehicle (RV) seems like the safest bet for a summer vacation in 2020. RVs…

A First-Timer's Guide to Renting an RV

Thinking of taking a road trip in a recreational vehicle this summer? Unless you own an RV, you’ll need to rent one—and that’s not a dummy-proof process. Here’s some advice to get you…

The Rules for Planning an Affordable, Fun Spring Break in 2020

The breaking travel news right now? That would be spring break, which is just around the corner. And then around the corner again. And again. That’s because this popular holiday period…

How Much Breast Milk Can I Fly With? What Are the Security Rules?

The Transportation Security Administration says anyone may take a “reasonable” amount of breast milk and formula (as well as juice for toddlers) aboard an airplane even if they exceed…

Nickelodeon's New Indoor Theme Park Is the Biggest in the U.S.

The biggest indoor theme park in the United States opens in New Jersey this week. Nickelodeon Universe spreads across 8.5 acres and 35 rides and attractions, all related to the popular…

Top Lake Resort Vacations for Families in the U.S. and Canada

Like ice cream on a steamy day, lake getaways have their own special flavors and pleasures. Acres of lawns, golf courses, good food, comfortable accommodations, and diverse children’s…

The Best Resorts for Families in the Caribbean and the Bahamas

A family vacation can be a household’s most-anticipated event of the year. But it’s easy to make planning mistakes. The key is finding a place with flexibility. The right resort for…

Cheap Vacation Ideas for Families: The Best Cities in the U.S. and Canada

Cities are exciting family destinations. On an urban vacation, you and your children can choose from such adventures as building a robot, touching a moon rock, listening to nose…

Where to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in the Southern Hemisphere

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere means winter south of the equator, and vice versa. So when ski season is winding down with spring’s rising temperatures and melting snow in North…

Destination Weddings Made Easy (Or At Least Easier)

Sure, a destination wedding involves a getaway—usually of the beachy variety—but if you think that means you can get away from the headaches of conventional nuptials, think again.…

How to Pick the Best Cruise for You

With cruises, your choice of a ship can make or break the vacation. But many times that decision has as much to do with who you are as a person—and who you will be traveling with—as it…

California for Families: San Diego to San Francisco

Southern California is one of the premier family destinations in the country thanks to its warm beaches and multitude of theme parks, including the one that seems to capture every…

Best of Hawaii the Big Island with Kids

If you are traveling with keiki (children) in tow, you might want to take in a handful of these sites which emphasizes things for the kids -- such as playing on the beach and seeing a…

Best of Greece with Kids

Greece is much more than a big museum with a "do not touch" sign hanging on it. The whole family can splash along the beaches, head to public parks and playgrounds, and explore…

6 Best Family Adventures in France

France is packed with world-class art and some of the best food and wine on earth. But it's also brimming over with whimsical attractions and immersive park experiences that kids will…

Best of NYC with Kids

Beneath its noise, grit, and air of jaded cynicism, New York City is extremely kid-friendly. It opens its arms to kids of all ages, with some of the top children's attractions in the…

How to Share a Vacation House with Another Family

Nothing tests camaraderie among families like living together in one rental, especially with someone else’s kids. Before deciding to cut costs by booking with another group, bare…

How to Know If A Family Vacation Company is Any Good

Family travel is big business. According to AAA, more than one-third of Americans plan to take a family vacation this year. But just slapping a “family” sticker on an itinerary doesn’t…

Decoding Three Common Travel Tips on Dining, Timing and Packing

When it comes to tips on how to travel better and more affordably, there are some old-chestnuts that always apply. But though they sound obvious, many actually require insider…

What’s the Best Vacation For Your “Stage of Life”? How Age Can—and Should—Affect Your Travel Plans

“Man is by nature a social animal”, wrote Aristotle. And though he wasn’t commenting on vacations, his observation certainly applies:  who one travels with can be as important to the…

The Ever-Growing Popularity of Multi-Generational Travel

Few organizations are as savvy as Disney when it comes to anticipating travel trends. So when its tour arm, Adventures By Disney, announced that it would be offering its first tours…