8 Great Winter Family Adventures for Non-Skiers in the U.S. and Canada
You don’t need to ski downhill to enjoy winter. Dog-sledding,…
America’s Great Living History Museums and Experiences
Living history breathes excitement into textbook studies. At…
Best Family Cabins-in-the-Woods Resorts for Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring
On vacation at a cabin-in-the-woods, you and your kids savor…
12 Best U.S. Beach Resorts for Families 2021
The best beach resorts for families offer water sports such…
Dream Trips: African Safaris in Kenya and Zambia
All of us need to dream now, and planning a bucket-list trip…
Tips on How to Book Your Own Local Tours
I knew we were in trouble when our local tour guide drove silently for the first five minutes of our ride from Dubrovnik along Croatia's coast. When I asked him if he would tell us about our destination, Cavtat and the Konavle Valley, he turned around, shrugged his shoulders and said, "I'm from Bulgaria. I don't know anything about the area." And he didn't, even though the company we used listed Dobromir as a "driver-guide."
Secluded Shores and Bustling Boardwalks in Virginia
Virginia Beach, with its 38 miles of coastline, offers a rare combination of secluded shores and a bustling beach town. My goal was to explore both in the same day.
Best U.S. Farm Stays for Families
A farm vacation connects you and your family with nature and a simpler way of living. You’ll spend your days completing chores or tromping through creeks, pastures, and barns.
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7 Great Family Vacation Tour Companies
Planning a successful family vacation is work—but not if you let a packager do the work for you. Buying a vacation through a tour operator frees you from the tedious details of deciding where to stay, what to eat, when to visit each attraction, and how to get to each place.
Best Caribbean Islands for Family Vacations: Which One to Choose
Not all Caribbean islands are the same. Yes, you can water ski, parasail, and sunbathe almost anywhere there, but islands come in different flavors, and some shine in specific areas. Some dazzle with palm-tree lined beaches, some are ideal for snorkelers and divers, and others are set apart by hiking paths through rainforest. Use our shorthand guide to pick the best Caribbean island for a family vacation.
Highlights of Croatia’s Adriatic
Croatia's coast unfurls along the Adriatic Sea as a ribbon of coves and peninsulas that curve along the shore for more than 1,100 miles. Many of the nearly 20 million tourists (in 2018) soak up the sun and the scenic views in the historic and stunning coastal towns. Here are some highlights, tips and suggestions for getting away from the crowds.
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10 Great Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and Europe
Experience the spectacular sight of a night sky blazing with…