We booked a cruise out of Miami over winter break. Since we’d never been to this famously colorful Florida beach city, we decided to spend 48 hours exploring. Planning our 2-night itinerary was a challenge, Miami doesn’t market itself as a family destination. There are plenty of fun and unique …

St. Augustine, Florida, is the longest continuously occupied city in the U.S. It’s often not the first place in Florida that parents think of for a beach getaway with kids. But with its mix of hands-on history, quirky fun and beaches, it’s an ideal something-for-everyone family destination. Here are my …

In need of some fresh travel ideas for the coming year? Lots of cities and towns have festivals to attract people in their low season or feature some of their best local attributes. They can be great events to anchor a weekend getaway with (or without) the kids, or even …

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. You have to accommodate several ages, energy levels, waking and sleeping hours, and perhaps mobility challenges, plus differing diets, tastes and travel styles. You want …

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 …

www.swandolphin.com (Search vacation packages on *Travelocity.) Phone #: 4079344000 Hotel Twitter: @swandolphin Price Range: $$ All Inclusive: No Breakfast Included: Available, Not Standard Supplemental Fees for Kids: No Activity/Resort Fee: Yes Family Floor/Wing: Yes Suites: Yes, Divided (limited) Cribs: Yes, free Refrigerators: Yes, in some rooms Kitchen: Yes, Mini kitchen in …

Visiting Florida? Read about Marco Island. Raising kids in Florida has been a blast for us. As huge animal lovers, we’ve really enjoyed having access to Florida aquariums, which number among the best in the country. In fact, you can visit all three of the aquariums listed below in three …

www.westincapecoral.com Phone #: 239-541-5000 Price Range: $$ – $$$