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Spring Break on a Modest Family Budget
The family budget is tight this year but that doesn't mean that you have to deprive yourself or your kids of a little spring getaway to bid this long winter a fond farewell.
Keeping the Whole Family Happy at Rockies Resorts
Families in ski country -- from tony Aspen to kid-friendly Beaver Creek Resort -- are watching what they spend on vacation more carefully, and the resorts are making it easier than…
By Land or Sea: Local Animal Adventures for the Whole Family
You don't have to spend a fortune to indulge in some one-on-one time with your kids and some furry, feathery, or slimy critters. Here's a selection of options in the U.S. and Canada.
How Snow Sports Can Transform a Child's Life
Every week for six weeks, and for kids between the ages of 10 to 18, buses take kids to a mountain near where they live and outfit them from head to toe and show them the best way to…
5 More Recession Travel Rules: Surefire Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck
The entire travel industry is having one gigantic fire sale, from cruises to top ski resorts to beach destinations in Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Want to make your travels even…
Grand Expectations: Travel with Grandma & Grandpa Still Rocks
Inter-generational travel creates memories that will last a lifetime and adventures together will entertain, enthrall, and educate.
3 Awesome Vistas Fit for the Family
Want to catch a glimpse of grandeur? See the American west from some of its most strikingly beautiful vantage points in California and Arizona.
Get Thee to Babylon This Christmas for Family Oohs and Aahs
For a free holiday evening that's exciting and will have the whole family in awe, put your kids in the car, put on your favorite Christmas CD and hit the Long Island Expressway for…
More Splash, Less Cash: Getting Your Money's Worth at Indoor Waterpark Resorts
Indoor waterparks are popular with families for very good reasons: They deliver a quick fix of summer fun any time of year, and you probably don't need to get on a plane, blow a week…
20 Recession Travel Rules: How to Still Afford That Family Vacation
Even in the shakiest economic times, savvy families can always find ways to shave pennies, dollars, and even hundreds of dollars off their travel spending. Here's how.
How to Plan a Family Escape from Washington, D.C.
On the western shore of the Potomac River lies historic Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749. Once considered just a day trip for families staying in D.C., the area holds its own,…
U.S. Factory Tours That Are Sweet As Candy
Here is a selection of seven sensational sins; tempting destinations that will ensure that the next few months will give your family just as much of a sugar rush as October did.
More Snow, Less Dough: 10 Ways to Save Big on Family Ski Vacations
Ski vacations are pricey by nature, but savvy parents never pay full price for a winter getaway. Here are 10 easy ways to save on a family getaway this winter.
Bright Spots: 6 Destinations for Invention and Discovery
'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these six excellent titans of industrial imagination
Rappahannock County, Va.: A Natural for Families
This part of Virginia's Piedmont region is a pastoral paradise 75 miles west and worlds away from Washington, D.C. crazies and Capitol Hill pork-barrel shenanigans.
Motoring Minus Meltdowns: Tips for Toddler Road Trips
Take some tried-and-tested advice from experts and readers for how to make the most of your family's time on the open road.
Touch and Learn: Fabulous Fall Children's Museum Adventures
Bad weather can't spoil a family vacation: The U.S. has dozens of sensational and educational children's museums dotted around the country. Here's what's on offer at a select favorite…
Fall Farm Stays for the Whole Family
If foliage isn't enough to keep your kids interested on a weekend away, perhaps you need to plan a trip that combines the beauty of the countryside with activities, participation, and…
Pennsylvania for Active Families: 6 Fun Adventures in the Great Outdoors
With more than its share of mountains and raging rivers, Pennsylvania isn't short on outdoor thrills, but we found six that are as kid-friendly as they are gorgeous.
Halloween at Theme Parks: Ghoulish Goings-on for Every Age Group
Parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events, from gentle hayrides to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones.
5 Rock and Roll Family Road Trips
Discover the roots of rock & roll by touring Elvis' home, making a pilgrimage to the Crossroads, or exploring artifacts in Nashville, Cleveland, and Settle.
You, the Kids, and Bushels Full of Apples: Enjoy Early Fall in the Northeast
Time spent picking-your-own apples is a fantastic way to get the kids outdoors, have fun, and educate them at the same time.
How to Have a Road Trip Without Breaking the Bank
The great American road trip is on -- even with the high cost of gas. Frommers.com reveals where to drive to without breaking the bank.
How to Get a Last Gasp of Summer Before School Starts
Before you turn the calendar to September and more serious pursuits, grab a final summer getaway and greet fall with a smile.
4 Family Wildlife Safaris Across the U.S.
How to get up close to giraffe, zebras, hippos, and the best of sub-Saharan Africa without leaving the United States.