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San Diego for Kids: 9 Childish Ideas Adults Can Love
San Diego is rife with youth-oriented places, and careful planning can ensure that everyone in the family will equally enjoy their trip.
Why You Should Visit Ski Country This Summer
Ski resorts in summer might just be the best vacation value going in this summer of great vacation values. There's much to do -- from whitewater rafting to free concerts, mountain…
Hot Wheels: Family Cars Rev up Road Trips
A look at this year's crop of new cars reveals a mind-boggling array of parent- and kid-friendly features. Here's a look at some of the gadgets that could shorten your family drives…
10 Ways to Get Around Washington, D.C.
From cruises to taxis to tour buses: What you need to know to get aroudn the U.S. capital easier this summer.
Taking the Kids to Kansas City, Missouri
The kids don't know what to do first. Should they make a puzzle, build a 3-D dinosaur, or publish a book? Here they can do all of that and more -- and it won't cost parents a penny.
The Alps' Kinder Hotels: Fun for Kids and Parents Alike
With sunny summer weather, facilities for children of all ages, fresh mountain air, and plenty of outdoor activities, the Kinder Hotels of Austria and Germany may be the best spots for…
Summer's Big Entrance: Wallet-Friendly Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
Family resorts are tempting families with wallet-friendly rates and activity-packed schedules. Here's a sampling of last-minute getaways for Memorial Day weekend.
Keeping the Kids Healthy Away from Home
Flu news is making travelers nervous -- very nervous -- just when millions of are planning much-needed summer vacations. The best defense? We just have to plan and travel smart.
Of Geysers and Grizzlies: The Best of Yellowstone for Families
With bookings down and the promise of a less-crowded summer, this just may be the year to visit Yellowstone, AmericaÂ?s first national park and arguably its most unique.
It's a Smaller World After All: 6 Tot-Size Family Parks
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to a great day out with the kids. Here are six spots can entertain, enthrall, and provide the perfect quick break for your family.
Taking the Kids to National Junior Ranger Day
There's no better way to spur a child's interest in nature and national parks than this weekend's National Junior Ranger Day, when 300-plus Junior Ranger programs around the country…
Baby, Come Fly with Me: Stress-Free Airtime for the New Jet Set
With help from our readers, we've assembled a super collection of tried-and-tested tips to make sure your little angel is smiling when she earns her wings.
Family Vacation Finance 101: 10 Ways to Boost Your Trip-Funding Smarts
The least fun part of planning a vacation is figuring out how to pay. But coming up with a plan is empowering, and can involve the entire family.
Sugaring Off: Traditional Family Fun Outside Ottawa
Traditional maple syrup farms have added twists to lure families to the country -- syrup making, sleigh rides, hearty pancake breakfasts, and plenty of freebies.
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…
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.
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,…