Is your family ready to discover domestic travel? If so, you’ll savor the convenience and ease of stateside exploration. And you won’t have to wrangle family passports, stand for hours in customs lines, or deal with language barriers. Yet, you’ll gain access to a broad selection of experiences in climates ranging from arctic to tropical. Which family vacations are you dreaming about? From the wilds of Alaska to the forests of Pennsylvania, the paradisiacal beaches of Hawaii to California’s picturesque Carmel Valley, check out these amazing destinations!

Some people assume American food represents one nationalized, homogenized cuisine. But significant regional differences exist. These differences are grounded in a rich history of indigenous and Old World cuisine traditions and regional ingredients and techniques. Here are some fantastic American eats to give a try on your next family vacation stateside.

When it comes to fantastic, family-friendly destinations, there’s a world of domestic possibilities. Whether you’re looking for a five-star getaway to a family farm in America’s Heartland or longing for a rustic excursion in the wide-open Wild West, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also got the inside scoop on some of the most luxurious oceanfront resorts in the American Southeast. Keep reading for more about the best US travel destinations of 2020.

Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your children based on their ages? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to some ages than others. When it comes to travel with […]

Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your children based on their ages? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to some ages than others. Preteens or tweens have increased physical […]

Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your school-aged children? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to some ages than others. School-aged kids, for example, are filled with boundless energy […]

Halloween is believed to have originated with the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires, leave food and wine on their doorsteps to ward off the departed, and wear costumes to avoid being recognized by these ghosts. In the 8th century, the Christian church instituted All Saints’ Day, also called All […]

Hiking does not require access to forest trails or mountaintops, nature preserves or valley fields. These are all great places for a trot through nature, but cities can offer some of the many same advantages when hiking with the kids. Commune with nature. The right route through a city can offer beautiful neighborhood gardens, grassy parks […]

Although my husband and I love to explore other cultures with our kids, we don’t have the time, the energy or the finances to jet off every weekend. Luckily, we live in San Francisco where several ethnic neighborhoods offer the perfect fix for our cultural wanderlust. On a recent weekend we decided to “travel” to […]

Everyone knows that Washington, D.C. is a great place to go with kids. With museums, monuments and lots of green space, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. What few out-of-towners know, however, is that there are loads of great things to do just across the river, in Northern Virginia, as well. Last weekend […]