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Ask the Family Travel Expert: Disney World, Done Dirt Cheap
A family a five is looking for a Disney vacation for less. How can they stay at an on-site hotel and still stay within their budget?
Deal or No Deal?: 3 Special Offers Where You Need to Do the Math
There's an excellent reason why a list of recession travel rules should begin with the old chestnut: Always do the math. Here are three deals that live up to their promises. We know:…
Holiday Getaways With Kids: Happenings Across the United States
With most children around the country enjoying nearly two full weeks of school holidays, families are increasingly using the break as a chance for a getaway. Here's a look at what's…
8 New York City Attractions Made Just for Kids
While children will enjoy most New York City's attractions, there are a handful of museums, zoos, and aquariums especially geared to the tastes of the Sponge Bob set.
Family Reunion Planning: 10 Signs of a Great Location
It's a tall order entertaining a big group of many ages, all eager to catch up, play hard, and create family lore for the next generation. Yet some destinations seem tailor-made for…
The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ghost Hunting in Illinois' Capitol City
Abraham Lincoln was reportedly haunted by visions throughout his life, so it should come as no surprise that Springfield, Illinois has a few ghostly haunts of its own. And the good…
Getting Up-Close and Personal with Animals at Zoos and Aquariums in the Fall
Wherever you're visiting, fall is a great time to see zoos and aquariums since cooler temperatures reduce human crowds and animal activity -- and there's new stuff to see this season,…
Boo at the Zoo! Fall Outings Focus on Fun, Not Fright
If your kids love dressing up and trick-or-treating but they're still too young for zombies and gore, consider planning a trip to a zoo, where the focus is on fun instead of fright.
Meeting Some Bears on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Bears on the runway are routine at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, a unique habitat where families come to hike, fish, raft, and, of course, check out the bears.
How to Avoid Orlando's Theme Park Money Pit
From high prices to managing your energy: How to make Orlando will be a memorable for all the right reasons.
Spooky, Tasty & Furry: 5 Fall Festivals for Families
Nothing says a fall family getaway in the U.S. like a visit to working farm, a harvest festival, or a pre-Halloween haunted house or pumpkin patch. Here are five of the best, from…
4 Surprising & Spectacular Family Destinations in St. Louis
St. Louis has undergone a massive city-wide resurgence and beautification program of late and it definitely shows. On a sunny summer's day, everything shined, the streets were…
Deal or No Deal? Why a Free Night Isn't Always a Smart Move
Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won't always save you money.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at Disneyland
Judging by the sun up to sun down crowds at Disneyland and California Adventure Park in Anaheim, a lot of families have decided to wring every dollar's worth out of their day.
Big City Hotels Cater to Families for Under $200 a Night
These city hotel packages are geared specifically toward families, with rates that won't break the bank and activities that will keep everyone happy.
Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) a Family Road Trip
No matter how snazzy the car and how short the trip, the biggest challenge is keeping the kids amused along the way. And that's clearly a challenge a lot of us will be facing this…
San Francisco for Kids: 9 Top Spots
Striking a balance between adult satisfaction and a child's glee can be difficult, unless you're in the rare city that can please people of all ages. Here's what to do in such a city.
Summer on the Slopes: Big Mountain Fun at a Bargain
As the quest for an affordable family getaway heats up this summer, many savvy parents are packing up the kids and hitting the slopes.
Summer Season Activities in U.S. National Parks
The high summer season has arrived throughout most of the National Park System, and that means there is no shortage of activities for you and your family to take part in.
The Best Family Bonding in U.S. National Parks
With a perfect mix of education and adventure, spending time with your kids in the national parks is one of the best investments a family can make.
Taking the Kids Off the Beaten Path in NYC
Visitors to New York have their pick of world-class and iconic sites, but there is a lot more to New York than the tourist track.
Children in First Class? 3 Suggestions for the Kids 'Up Front'
Kids in first class. Should we or shouldn't we? And if so, when? Let's focus on three solutions to the problem.
Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Parks and Monuments
Dozens of historic sites and monuments in the National Park system serve as reminders of the U.S.'s social and political history. Here are the best picks for the July 4th weekend.
Planning and Saving on Family Camping Trips
Having a vacation that won't break the budget is on many minds this season. That may be why more families are heading to parks, where you can score a campsite for under $20 a night.
5 Fine Family Affairs at State Fairs
Combining animals, agriculture, live music, carnival rides, and lots of food, state fairs offer not only a breath of fresh air but an inexpensive getaway that will make everyone happy.