Pine Ridge Dude Ranch: Value With Potential in the Hudson Valley
The Hotel: Pine Ridge Dude RanchWhere: Kerhonkson, NY The Hotel: The Catskills have a long history of providing New York City families with affordable all-inclusive …
Places To Stay
Reviews and best-of lists for kid-friendly hotels and resorts, plus tips on other types of lodging like home-swaps and vacation rentals.
Ask FamiliesGo! Washington DC Hotel Deals?
Updated February 2020 Question:Where Can We Find Good Hotel Deals in Washington, DC? I’m searching for advice on a mid-range hotel in Washington DC for …
Santa Fe’s Best Family Hotel In Old Town
The Hotel: La Fonda On the Plaza Where: Santa Fe, NM Review: My Family’s Stay at La Fonda Santa Fe How’s the Location? Visitors to …
3 Unique Albuquerque Hotels For Families
I review 3 Cool Hotels Kids Will Love: • Nativo Lodge • Hotel Chaco • El Vado Motel Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico We had the opportunity …
2 Kid-Friendly Bermuda Resorts You’ll Love
I Review 2 Bermuda Resorts: The *Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in Hamilton The Fairmont Southampton in Southampton I had the great good fortune to …
12 Hotels That Deck The Halls—& Everything Else—At Christmas
December is the time to deck those halls, trim those trees and make lots and lots of gingerbread. Or you can just book a stay …
Enjoy A Kid-Free Getaway At A Mexico Resort
Adults-Only Resort: Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an Where: Mayan Riviera, Mexico Rich and I have managed to find ways to manage one or two nights …
Indulge In Fun & Luxury at Nemacolin Woodlands
Hotel Review: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for Families & Couples Where: Farmington, PA The Vibe: *Nemacolin Woodlands, a luxury resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, doesn’t have …
Try Loews Chicago For a Family City Weekend
The Hotel: Loews Hotel Where: Chicago The Location: *The Loews Hotel Chicago is right downtown, one of a few hotels at the edge of the …
Great All-Ages Resort: Pink Shell Beach
A question that comes up all the time in family travel circles is, where should we go for a multi-generation vacation? It’s a challenging question. …
How Is A Weekend at Woodloch Pines?
The Hotel: Woodloch Pines Resort Where: Hawley, Eastern Pennsylvania The Location: *Woodloch Pines is an all-inclusive resort that sits on the rural edge of the Poconos. Rather …
How Berkshire Mountain Lodge Wowed Us
The Hotel: Berkshire Mountain Lodge Where: Pittsfield MA, in the Berkshires Our Review The Location: *The Berkshire Mountain Lodge is just off of Route 7, …
A Fun Summer Weekend At Jiminy Peak
The Resort: The Country Inn at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort The Destination: The Berkshires Region of Massachusetts (nearest town: Lanesborough) The Vibe: We know Jiminy Peak as …
Gaylord: Your Washington, DC Base With Kids
The Hotel: *Gaylord National Resort The Location: National Harbor, MD (Washington, DC) The Vibe: Everything about the *Gaylord National Resort is impressive and entertaining in …
Harbor Hotel: Finger Lakes Luxury for Families
The Hotel: Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Where: Watkins Glen, The Finger Lakes Region, NY The Harbor Hotel’s upscale comfort shouldn’t have taken us by surprise …
Flanigan’s Inn: Upscale Comfort At Zion Park
The Hotel: Flanigan’s Inn Where: Zion Canyon, Springdale, UT The Location: Flanigan’s Inn is a half-mile from the south Entrance to Zion National Park, and …
8 Great Summer Hotel Deals for Families
Note: This post will be updated for summer 2021. With so much uncertainty around travel this summer, few hotels are updating their packages. Summer is …
It’s Hard To Choose Between These Kid-Friendly Lake Placid Hotels
The Hotels: The Crowne Plaza Lake Placid & the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort Where: Lake Placid, NY There are few hotels in Lake Placid that …
We Review Club Med Punta Cana
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 …
Edinburgh’s Principal Hotel: Ideal For Families
The Hotel: The Principal, Charlotte Square Where: Edinburgh, Scotland The Location: We really felt we lucked out on the location of The Principal, which was …
Disneyland Hotel Celebrates Walt & Mickey
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 …
Escape to the Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
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 …
4 Virgin Islands Resorts For Every Age Kid
Updated December 2020 For a lot of families, the ideal winter getaway includes a long stretch of beach and a short flight from the continental …
How Is Tenaya Lodge, Yosemite With Kids?
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 …
8 Top Places To See Fall Foliage With Kids
Updated August 2021 Fall is a great time of year to for quick weekend getaways. It’s cool, but not cold, places tend to be less …
A Real Family Getaway at The Sanderling
Hotel Review: The Sanderling Resort Location: Duck, Outer Banks, North Carolina As we checked into the upscale *Sanderling Resort on North Carolina’s Outer Banks on a …
5 Top Caribbean Resorts for Families
The Caribbean is definitely one of those destinations where you can find everything you want most in a family beach getaway: resorts that are good …
North Carolina Hotels for Every Family
North Carolina has resorts at the beach, in the mountains, in town and in between. Which of these 5 suit your family’s vacation style?
5 Vacations For Single-Parent Families
Updated May 2019 Few words are bigger bummers when you travel than “single supplement.” But when you’re traveling as a single parent it isn’t just …
Our Surprisingly Fun Night At The Legoland Hotel
We visited Legoland outside of San Diego in the fall, satisfying my long-held curiosity about it. The park was about what I expected: Enjoyable but …