Travel Destinations

Summer is a fantastic time to explore places just quick drive away. While there are plenty of summer activities to experience in the Boston area, day trips can often be a very enjoyable diversion. When you need

We harnessed the power of Google Consumer Surveys to ensure a true unbiased result and got over 1,000 responses to uncover this selection of 2016's top US beaches. Every single one of these beaches is a favorite

I grew up living on the ocean and have a great love of combing the beaches for shell treasures. My family has had a home a mile away from one of the most famous shelling beaches in the world. I feel very fortune

Today, I spoke to an old friend who worked for World Vision – a humanitarian aid organization with projects all over the world – until recently. He and his wife have a 4 year old and an 18 month old. 

Is your family vacation budget low? Have you thought about visiting the West? Not sure where to take the family on vacation? You need to check out http://travel.aol.com!!! You will find here exciting destination

Today more than ever many families are having a hard time with living expenses. Summer is right around the corner, one of the most popular times of the year to take a vacation, and many of us might not be able

Face it, kids love to collect character autographs.  But carrying around an autograph book isn't for everyone.  We took a cool tip and twisted.  I have three boys, so I went to Michael's

If you are going to Disney World or are planning a hotel to the Orlando area for any other reason, you may want to consider adding on a night or two at the Nickelodeon Hotel. If you have kids that enjoy Nick shows

If you are planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom, consider going when you can get a Disney World Special Package, like the free dining package. It's no secret, going to Disney World can be expensive! In fact

Chattanooga, TN is one of my favorite "down south" places in the United States.  Full of cool, family friendly things to do, it's also extremely reasonable to visit and stay there.  Of all

We recently booked a hotel at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotels and it was wonderful.  It's the only hotel that I know of where you can sleep in an authentic train car.  It's actually an old Victorian

This is a family owned business from the restaurants to the resorts and hotels.  You can go to the Cape Codder, where they have a wave pool, a nice courtyard and a little playground on the premises as well

When I was a kid, my parents decided one summer to take a break from our traditional summer vacation, bought an RV, and took us out west. We had such a good time, that years later, they did the same thing with

North Dakota is not exactly anyone's dream vacation spot. However, that doesn't mean that you should completely write off the idea of ever visiting North Dakota. There is actually quite a bit of history

When I was a kid, we used to go to Maggie Valley, NC every year for vacation.  My absolute favorite childhood memories are of vacations spent in the mountains.  A small town, tucked in a valley of the

A cheap Hawaii vacation might sound like a misnomer, but right now is actually a great time to travel to Hawaii - even on a tight budget. Tourism in Hawaii is way down, and that means that people who have some

If you're thinking about taking your baby south of the border for their first Mexican hooray, come check out this article. Great tips on traveling to Puerto Vallarta with a toddler. Info on where to stay, things

If you are looking for a fun place for a family vacation this year, give Big Canoe Georgia a try.  Located an hour north of Atlanta, and just at the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains, Big Canoe is

Many of my friends dream of taking their families to visit Hawaii, but think that they can't because of the cost of plane tickets and hotels. If you are careful, your Hawaii family vacation dream can be a reality

If you are thinking of taking a family vacation in the Caribbean, the BlissVilla vacation villa, located on the island of Anguilla is the perfect place to stay.  Bliss Villa is one of the most

This is a great article from Forbes. The Forbes Traveler has combined a list of 25 most visited tourist attractions in the country. You will here anything from Niagara Falls, Times Square, Disneyland and

This is a great article that I came across on AOL. I can relate to this article a lot. I wanted to take my son on vacation this summer, but didn't want to travel too far, because of the high gas prices. I found

    Hershey Pennsylvania is known for being the sweetest place on earth.  Home to the American chocolate bar, this town has everything, a chocolate factory, kisses street lamps, a world-class

Are you looking for a family friendly vacation spot?  Try Big Bear in the San Bernadino Mountains of California!  The summer offers outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking and water sports. 

MSN Travel has put together a list of 12 Food Museums that you can see while taking a road trip this Spring or Summer. This is a great and fun way to spend time with the family. Some of the museums include the Hershey

Backyard Excursions is a family travel publication full of a variety of destinations and attractions in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. You will find here great vacation ideas which include family

Just as no two families are alike, no two beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard the options for fun remain varied. The

For the first time ever, Nickelodeon is teaming up with Royal Caribbean International® for an exclusive 7-day Nickelodeon summer vacation for the whole family! Four tropical western Caribbean destinations

Are you planning a vacation at one of the Disney parks? Be sure to order first the FREE Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD which includes: -Complete tour of the four Theme Parks, two Water Parks and over 23 Resort

Discover what sets Disney Vacation Club apart from traditional time-shares. In addition to the magic and wonder for which Disney is world-renowned, Disney Vacation Club offers unsurpassed vacation-planning flexibility

Considering a cruise? Disney Cruise Line offers Caribbean, Bahamian, and Mexican adventures; kid, teen, family, and adult activities; and first-rate amenities—with the unparalleled imagination and quality

If you're thinking about your family vacations and love the outdoors, check out this great Frommer's book - National Parks with Kids.   This guide covers 15 family friendly parks with many tips

My son and I absolutely love the CocoKey Waterpark. We always go to one in Chicago, IL whether to play in the waterpark or just to get away. The waterpark is huge, and has many fun slides, cannons, dumping buckets

Sharon, Georgia is a town with no white light at all-but millions of stars above. This community was built for suburbanites to enjoy stargazing. The land has all been purchased, and there are homes and observatories

Go somewhere no one has ever heard of-or just read about the adventures that are out there, where you might go some day.: Scouting Report: Best Places You've Never Heard Of"We asked 10 people who explore

We're just back from vacation and I'm already planning the next one!  This article from Child Magazine can help you decide where you might want to go next.  It is their 10 Best Family Friendly Resorts. 

If you think you can't take the kids to Europe, think again.  Check out CiaoBambino a family vacation planning and travel guide.  This website reviews family friendly properties in Italy, France

Every year, Travel & Leisure Family lists the 50 Best Family Resorts.  For each family vacation spot, they list: Why it Won What's There Where the Kids Are Parental Perks It's a great mix

My husband, two young daughters and I have vacationed at Tyler Place for two years in a row and we love it so I thought I'd share some info.  Tyler Place is up in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain