US Family Travel

St. John US VI is a slow moving, family friendly tropical paradise where there is natural beauty and wildlife abound.

I am not sure what day it was. Somehow the splashing of water, the warm sunshine on my back, and the sweet laughter and giggles of my children blended together in a haze of vacation happiness that had me doubting that reality actually existed outside the bubble of our tropical paradise.

I recently went on a family getaway to one of the most beautiful places in all of Wisconsin. Door County is a peninsula approximately 70 miles long and lies in the northeast part of the state bordering Lake Michigan. With 11 lighthouses, 5 state parks, 11 golf courses, 100 art galleries, museums and performing arts venues, 2500 acres of cherry orchards, 6.5 miles of sandy shoreline, and more than 23,000 acres of public and preserved land to explore, there is always a new adventure in Door County.

New England natives are pleasantly aware of the change in seasons from summer to autumn. Crisp, cool weather replaces the warm, summer season. Ripe pumpkins fill the gardens where strawberries and beans once resided. The most obvious change, however, is the transition of the lush, green foliage to its vibrant fall colors!

Back in 1863, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of one of the most pivotal battles in the Civil War. Many places in the town have been preserved to educate visitors …

New Mexico is an amazing place to visit with children. Beyond the October Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque’s cup runneth over with family-friendly activities—at least a full week’s worth. Plus, kid-friendly Santa Fe is just an hour away.

Whether you live in Michigan or are just passing through, a weekend trip to Mackinac Island with kids should be near the top of your to-do list. Recently, for the 10th anniversary of my 30th birthday, I signed up for a trail race on Mackinac Island and planned a quick family trip around it. Here are some of the tips I learned while planning.

Trekaroo spent 2012 reviewing the best family dude ranch vacations across the country (it was a hard job, but someone had to do it!) We are excited to provide you with this handy guide to our favorite ranches and why they are so special as family friendly vacation getaways.

What Los Angeles hotels are family-friendly and offer convenience to local attractions? We’ve compiled reviews from our family readers and Superoos (expert reviewers) and offer you our selection of the best family-friendly hotels in Los Angeles, CA.

Atlantic City may not be the first place you think of when you think of family fun. Black Jack and roulette aside, I assure you that with a little determination, families will find plenty to do in this seaside getaway.

There are few places on the planet more isolated or biologically diverse than the Hawaiian Islands. The islands were built by volcanic activity and the very volcanoes that formed the islands still dominate the landscape.

This winter we visited Vista Verde Ranch, an all-inclusive luxury guest ranch located near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and I (aka, “Mommy Travel Agent”) actually had a vacation where I wasn’t responsible for every family member’s wants, needs and desires!

Off-season national park visits provide two huge benefits: (1) crowd avoidance, and (2) discounted lodging prices. But of course, there are many cons to the off-season. These cons include unpredictable weather, transportation issues, closed trails, limited camping and dining options, kids’ school schedules and missing out on high-season sites or activities.

The reason why I love Disney travel so much is that there is truly something for everyone and every budget!  As a Disney travel agent, I get asked all the …

Florida is well known for many family friendly vacation spots. One of my favorites is the Everglades National Park. This park is the third largest in the lower 48 (behind …