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Beach house rentals at America’s top coastal resorts, such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands off Florida’s Gulf Coast, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun. Are your family members scattered between Paris, Texas and Paris, France as well as points in between? Plan a get-together at one convenient location to commemorate […]

Florida has an abundance of family-friendly attractions. In Orlando, your family can enjoy energy-packed adventures or simply unwind together by the pool. We’ll help you navigate the best tips and tricks for travelers looking for added holiday comfort, excitement, and an overall memorable family vacation in Orlando. These days with so many families out and […]

“So well run,” says the London couple celebrating their 30th anniversary aboard our Ambassador Halong Bay cruise. The family of 14 dining nearby – reuniting from Atlanta, San Diego and Ho Chi Minh City (the former Saigon) — joyfully proclaim the food, “Delicious!” Brothers from Melbourne praise the friendly young staff and “excellent service.”  Cruising […]

Instead of tackling six million acres of wilderness, explore the family-friendly Adirondacks Mountains from comfortable Saranac Lake, the region’s self-proclaimed capital. The picturesque lake at the heart of this large town draws outdoorsy families with hiking, canoeing and kayaking during spring and summer. Fall attracts many visitors to leaf peeping. During the long, cold winters, […]

Watch the boats moored offshore in a snapshot of the idyllic vacation. Families wave away seagulls while picnicking aboard pontoon boats, the preferred mode of transport. Fishermen clean their catch. Water skiers load their gear onto small watercraft. People of all ages, sizes and shapes swim off the decks of mid-size sailboats. They developed a […]

An enthusiastic camper, let me share some resources for family camping vacations to help in planning your next big U.S. camping trip. My tips should help whether you prefer a tent, RV or cabin, at any time of year and in or outside the national parks. Despite the changes, that love of the outdoors that […]

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Does your bucket list include an Alaska adventure? Let’s talk about a place that’s exotic, features spectacular wildlife and outdoor adventure yet is accessible for all ages. Welcome to Alaska! It is no wonder Alaska is on many families’ must-see lists, especially for multigenerational families. Alaska is an easier — and more affordable — trip […]

Beach house rentals on the Texas coast make a successful Galveston family reunion fun and affordable. That’s because planning and enjoying a small family reunion at many of America’s top coastal resorts is easier when there are large vacation rentals to book. Are your family members scattered between Portand, Maine and Portland, Oregon, as well […]

Celebrate Independence Day and experience America’s founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington’s home and farm in Virginia. Take the kids to learn about the Washingtons’ 18th-century lifestyle. Discover the day-to-day duties of America’s first president and what democracy meant in that era. General Washington spent years […]