Closeup of a brightly colored mosaic tile wall by Antoni Gaudi seen in Parc Guell, Barcelona's top family atrraction. Photo c. Logga Wiggler for pixabay.
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Barcelona, Spain Family Attractions

Taking the family to Barcelona, Spain presents more family attractions packed with culture, recreation, shopping, and fine dining than most families dream of.

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Camels with ornate wool saddles wait for tourists to book them outside the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.
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Priceless Pyramid Views At The Marriott Mena House, Cairo

I grew up hearing about The Mena House at the foot of the ancient Pyramids of Giza, one of the most famous hotels in the world. My mother, who traveled to Cairo...

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Guests waiting to ride the Guardians of the Galaxy- Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot, Disney World.
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Disney World Hacks: Tips for a Magical Visit

These Disney World hacks, tips, and tricks, picked up during a whirlwind, two-day visit to Walt Disney World during the July 4th week, guarantee a successful visit during the high...

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Mom and two kids float along the lazy river at Hilton Lake Buena Vista Palace in Orlando.
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Disney Springs Hotels Discount Orlando Rates

Many families don't realize that Disney Springs hotels offer discount Orlando room rates for every vacation period. This summer, they also feature free evening entertainment with...

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Bourbon Street at night as the lights come on. Photo by Zack Smith/ PhotographyNewOrleans.com
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New Orleans, Louisiana Family Attractions You Must Experience

Dubbed “The Big Easy” and “The Most Interesting City in America” depending on your viewpoint, New Orleans family attractions will not disappoint. This charming Southern...

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Piazza del Duomo, your first stop in Milan, is home to great art and amazing shops.
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One Day In Milan Itinerary, Plus The Best Day After Attractions

A one day in Milan itinerary should include couture fashion design, fresh pasta and great art. What’s not to miss in Milan? Leonardo's "The Last Supper." What's the other top...

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A B29 Superfortress plane was used to transport the first two atomic bombs from New Mexico to Japan. Photo c. National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
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New Mexico Nuclear Bomb Sites

New Mexico is the birthplace of the Atomic age, a story told at its nuclear bomb sites. In this story, we open our TOP SECRET folder and tell you the best places to visit on your...

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Boy and girl spalsh in the water off of the Nantucket beach. Photo by Garrett Patz for unsplash.
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51 Summer Trip Ideas – Plan Your Perfect Family Vacation

It’s time for our annual roundup of the 51 best family summer trip ideas! Whether you can’t wait to explore a fantastic summer vacation spot -- or you’re concerned about...

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Group of skiers on the slopes at Portillo in Chile.
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Chill South American Ski Resorts in Chile And Argentina

Find snow sports in "summer" at top South American ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere. Long known to international elite athletes, the names Portillo, Valle...

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