Packing for a Caribbean Cruise Here is a list of items you want to be sure to include on a warm weather cruise, most likely to the Caribbean, with your family. Pay close attention to the list of items you don’t want to buy on board—prices will be high and …

Cruises are ideal for multi-generational and extended family vacations. They’re also an easy way to have time together as a family while giving everyone a little time to themselves, too. Here is what I learned at the Cruise Line Industry Asssociation’s Annual round-up of cruise lines about offerings at most of …

We always do a lot of walking when we’re in Montreal, partly because we tend to do a lot of eating in Montreal. There is nothing like a Canadian winter day to make you want to something hardy and warming. And this French Canadian city offers plenty of options. Here …

Montreal is not a pretty city in the winter — what city is? But look beyond its grey building exteriors and slushy streets and it’s a really fun city. It’s full of good things to eat, has lots of culture, and even in winter offers opportunities to get outside and …

New York City has more awesome playground these days than a parent can keep track of. Lucky for visitors, several of these NYC playgrounds are located in or near attractions you’ll want to take in and so are handy for when kids get to fidgety at that museum or on …

Lake Placid is one of our favorite winter wonderlands. We’ve traveled there for a few winter breaks and even Christmas. As long as you pack clothes that will keep you warm outside and the weather remains cold and snowy, there is a lot of fun packed into this Adirondack town. We …

Read about Lake Placid activities. One of the things that brings us back to Lake Placid year after year is that the town has a lot of dining for its small size and much of it is very enjoyable. There is plenty of standard ski-town fare–pizza, pasta,chili, steaks and burgers–but quite a …

Californians take Sonoma Valley’s wine country for granted for romantic sojourns and girlfriend getaways. But it’s also one of my favorite family destinations. It’s one of those places where it’s possible to find activities that keep parents and kids happy at the same time, making it a surprisingly rich destination …

Until now, family travel for us has been relaxing and relatively non-adventurous. But as our kids age out of the toddler stage (4 and 6 years), I wanted to shake things up this year. So we headed to Costa Rica. We chose the northern part of Costa Rica for its …

The Hotel: Club Med Punta Cana Where: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The Vibe The Dominican Republic is a popular resort destination because of its relatively short flights from the U.S. and the great deals it offers relative to other Caribbean Islands. The Punta Cana Coast is dotted with all-inclusive resorts …

You might also read  10 More Things To Do in Washington DC With Kids Wow, what a great #MOMtravelchat Twitter party we had with the Smithsonian, our first ever paid sponsor. Washington DC was the topic of the evening. Local parents and travel experts chimed in with advice on taking kids to …

The Hotel: *The Disneyland Hotel Where: Anaheim, CA The Location: The Disneyland Hotel is one of only three onsite hotels at the Disneyland resort. It’s located just beyond downtown Disney, about a 10- or 15-minute from the main entrances to the two Disney parks. If you have your admission pass you can …

The Hotel: Wilderness Lodge Where: Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL The Location: The Wilderness Lodge is one of three premium hotels closest to the Magic Kingdom. We were able to see the fireworks from our room. The Lodge is not on the monorail; you travel to and the Magic Kingdom …

For a lot of families, the ideal winter getaway includes a long stretch of beach and a short flight from the continental US. For me, that means a Virgin Islands vacation. I recently headed to the islands on a kid-free getaway. But it’s such an ideal family destination that I …

Portland Parish is easily my favorite part of Jamaica. Away from the busy tourist areas of the North coast, Portie, as it’s affectionately known to Jamaicans, is always lush and tranquil. The unspoiled natural beauty takes your breath away. Often on a Sunday we pack up the boys, a 7YO …

Planning a ski vacation out West? Read about Park City and Steamboat Springs. I grew up in Connecticut, where my family and I were the weekend ski vaction warriors.  We headed up Route 91 to Vermont several times a season, the car filled to the brim with kids and gear …

Driving up the mountains on my way to Tenaya Lodge in early December there was still a lot of gorgeous fall foliage to see. As we continued to climb up the mountain, though, the golden leaves began to disappear, replaced by freshly fallen snow. That is when I knew this trip …

Found a place where kids ski free, read these tips for a fun family ski trip. Unless you’re lucky enough to live near a good mountain, ski vacations are expensive. Gear rentals, lift tickets and lessons for a family—on top of hotel, food and transportation—add up. FamiliesGo! is helping you to …

New York City means different things to different people. At Christmastime it often means shopping. Lots of shopping. If you happen to find yourself in NYC after Thanksgiving with a shopping list, and perhaps a tween or teen who loves to shop, here are a few stores you’ll definitely want …

I’ve always just assumed the Christmas song “Silver Bells” was written about New York City. New York is a vibrant—if somewhat crowded—place to get into the holiday spirit, which is why so many people do.  As a lifelong New Yorker there are things our family makes sure to do year after …

Bali is an amazing place. It’s beautiful, relaxing and culturally rich all at the same time and in ways that are uniquely Balinese. And it’s an easy place to be with kids. There’s a lot to do, the pace is relaxed, and it’s a culture that likes kids. Here are ten …

If you haven’t thought of Las Vegas as a Christmas destinatination with kids, think again. Plenty of glitz and glamour  light up the Las Vegas Strip year-round. But the city even more has fantastic and surprisingly family friendly holiday activities to seek out if you find yourself visiting Las Vegas between …

The Christmas season in Denver offers a month-long series of family-friendly parades, special holiday performances, lots of local shopping, and the largest holiday light display in Colorado. Any of these holiday activities are a good start for a December weekend getaway with kids. If you do decide to come to …

Updated in 2018 What’s Christmas without Santa? or if you really get into the holiday spirit, without many Santas. We like the cherry-nosed toy deliverer best in his red furry suit and sleigh. But we understand that sometimes other togs work better for him. And sometimes he ditches the sleigh …

The Christmas season can get chaotic. There are meals to make, families to visit, gifts to buy, decorations to put up; .you know the drill. Taking a time-out from all that to visit a city full of holiday lights and sounds gives you actual quality time with your partner and your …

Hershey, Pennsylvania calls itself the “Sweetest Place on Earth.” Visiting at any time of year is a chocolate-filled, family centered experience. So you can imagine that this is a place where they really get into the holiday spirit in a big way. I’ve learned that taking my family to Hershey …

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is the mile-long sloping pedestrian zone where nearly all visits to the city begin. Many of the city’s top points of interest are along it or nearby and there are plenty of things to do with kids that parents will enjoy, too. It takes 15 to 30 minutes …

Walking around Edinburgh’s New Town on a Saturday night we kept spotting handwritten signs in pub windows that said, “Sunday roast.” Intrigued, we Googled it and learned that instead of going to brunch on Sundays, this city’s residents go to their neighborhood pub to eat plates of roast beef or …

I have to say we’ve lucked out when it comes to visiting the Disney Parks. We arrived in Disney World on the weekend before Thanksgiving, in time for the first Micky’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season. And we visited Disneyland at the end of September, in time for the …

Autumn is a perfect time for a family weekend getaway to San Diego. The weather is fine, attractions are less crowded, the beaches are still open, and Restaurant week and Kids Free month make travel cheaper. Stay in the city proper, visit Carlsbad or venture up the coast. Here are …