For an affordable and guaranteed good time in the sunshine — set your sights on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From gators to golf, these eight Myrtle Beach family activities and attractions will keep kids entertained, happy, and ready to drop from exhaustion at the end of the day. It’s the perfect recipe for a successful […]
30 Things to Do at Mall of America Besides Shop
June 6, 2019 39 Comments
You’ve heard of the Mall of America. It’s that giant shopping mall in Minnesota. This mall’s 520 retail stores can keep any shopper happy for days. But do you know how much there is to do at Mall of America besides shop? I have spent a ton of time at this mega entertainment complex over […]
10 Best Hotels for Families in the USA
June 3, 2019 21 Comments
For a truly spectacular family vacation, you must book a truly spectacular hotel. To compile this list of the best hotels for families in the USA, we asked family travel experts to submit their all-time favorite American hotels and resorts for kids. Then we narrowed it down to the best of the very best. These […]
10 Best Beach Hotels for Kids – Recommended by Family Travel Experts
May 13, 2019 105 Comments
Whether splashing in ocean waves or sipping a tropical drink from a lounge chair, nothing says “vacation” more than a day at the beach. I asked some top family travel bloggers to share their picks for the best beach hotels for families. Of course, as a beach-loving mama, I included a couple of my favorites, […]
Shanghai Disneyland Tips – The Ultimate Guide for Disney Fans
May 3, 2019 28 Comments
Shanghai Disneyland’s sprawling 963 acres make it Disney’s largest singular park. What’s more, it features Disney’s fastest ride and biggest castle. Expect lots of traditional Disney attractions blended with touches of Chinese architecture and culture. Discover highlights of each of this theme park’s seven lands, as well as descriptions of Disneyland Shanghai hotels, and recommendations […]
Ireland with Kids – Expert Tips for a Family Vacation on the Emerald Isle
April 25, 2019 37 Comments
Traveling though Ireland with kids, your family will discover how imagination blends with history to weave an enchanting realm filled verdant hills, craggy cliffs, and traditional music. With very little language barrier and a well-earned reputation of friendliness, Ireland is growing in popularity with families as a destination for their first or subsequent European vacation. […]
Enchanting Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico with Kids
March 7, 2019 27 Comments
Abuquerque is often overlooked by travelers who bypass this New Mexican city in favor of fancier, and significantly smaller, Santa Fe. That’s a shame because Albuquerque has so much heart, and so many interesting things to do, too. New Mexico’s Official State Nickname is Land of Enchantment. After visiting Albuquerque, I can see why! If […]
Things to Do in Jerome, Arizona ~ Exploring America’s Biggest Ghost Town with Kids
January 17, 2019 28 Comments
Residents in quirky Jerome, Arizona are proud to live in America’s largest ghost town. That’s an oxymoron, of course, because typically people don’t reside in a ghost town. A booming copper mining town at the turn of the 19th century, Jerome was once home to 15,000 inhabitants. After the mines closed in 1953, however, the […]
Booking Hotels ~ How to Avoid Scams and Marketing Ploys
October 18, 2018 42 Comments
When booking hotels, it makes good sense to research options and read online reviews. But it’s just as important to protect yourself from deceptive booking sites. In 2017 alone, $5 billion was spent in fraudulent and misleading hotel bookings according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). That’s a whole lotta money lost by […]
Tips for Visiting Fabulous Fiji with Kids and Teens
March 27, 2018 4 Comments
When I was a kid, Fiji lived in my dreams as a magical, faraway land of palm-tree studded islands surrounded by turquoise water and millions of fish. Last fall my dream became reality. That’s when my family and I discovered that Fiji is exactly as I’d pictured it, if not even more spectacular. If you’re […]
Prescott with Kids ~ Fun Things to Do in Arizona’s Territorial Capital
February 26, 2018 36 Comments
Prescott with kids is an adventure into Arizona’s past. Designated the capital by President Abraham Lincoln back when Arizona was still just a territory, the city embraces its Wild West history. If you’re picturing desert landscape with lots of prickly saguaro cactus, dusty tumbleweeds, and record-breaking heat, however, think again. Families from today’s capital Phoenix […]
Best Hotels for Pets in North America
November 17, 2017 30 Comments
When your pets are considered part of the family, it seems almost cruel to jet off on vacation without them. Luckily, petcations are becoming more and more popular. Here, we reveal the best hotels for pets in North America, no matter what type of vacation you seek. Best Hotel for Pets for a Golf Getaway […]
New Orleans on a Budget with Kids
July 15, 2017 7 Comments
When most people think of New Orleans, they picture beads tossed to a rowdy crowd drinking Hurricanes. Jennifer Close of Two Kids and a Map pictures her kids covered in powdered sugar from their beignets and the smiles on their faces as they dance to the calliope. Find out why Jennifer thinks New Orleans is the perfect destination for a fun, affordable getaway with kids in this Travel Mamas guest blog post.
