Family Travel Articles

You can boil it, broil it, barbeque it, pan-fry it, sauté it, and stir-fry it. Or, if you prefer, you can always take it straight up, as many people do. It’s nearly a guarantee you’ll see it prepared in all these forms plus more on the Gulf Coast of Alabama at the...

This Halloween season, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park dresses up for a costume party that’s actually not very scary at all. Mickey’s Not-so-scary Halloween Party, available to boys and girls of all ages, is open on select nights from September 10th to November...

The foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains light up with world class entertainment at the Foothills Fall Festival, taking place October 11-13, 2013. Join fellow festival-goers for 16 acres of adventure amidst the changing colors of fall in Maryville, Tennessee. The four-day...

Worldwide success of the diversified farming program in Wilson County, Texas, combined with Floresville resident Mr. Joe T. Sheehy’s introduction of the Spanish Peanut, make it easy to understand why Floresville has been home to the first-of-its-kind peanut festival for...

  The pumpkins aren’t the only ones that leave the annual Central Park Pumpkin Festival with smiles on their faces. The event, scaring the crowd on Saturday, October 26th at leafy Central Park’s bandshell, celebrates all of the best family traditions of autumn. Carve...

Come celebrate America’s favorite fruit at the 49th annual National Apple Harvest Festival just outside of Gettysburg in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. Located in the heart of Apple Country, this juicy jubilee runs through the first two weekends of October and features...

Everyone has his or her favorite season. Maybe you love the sun-soaked days of summer or maybe you prefer winter’s snowy wonderland. Are you enamored with the rebirth of spring? Or do you look forward to the beautiful fall foliage? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a...

Searching for a remote family getaway in the heart of the wilderness? Or do you prefer an action-packed city adventure with your loved ones? Is your idea of fun exploring lush nature trails or exploring vibrant downtown shops? Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between...

Featuring sun-bleached beaches, swaying palm trees, and the aquamarine Gulf of Mexico,  Sarasota, Florida is aptly nicknamed “Paradise.” In this coastal town, sunshine is always in season, adventures abound year round, and there’s entertainment for every age....

A lot of resorts claim to be family friendly. In fact, most of them do. However, how many of these self-proclaimed family fun centers actually deliver activities for all ages? Not many. After all, it’s no easy task to entertain everyone from toddlers to teenagers to...

Family fun is like a great recipe. It requires the perfect balance of ingredients working together to create an amazing final product. When it comes to preparing the perfect family vacation, start with an outstanding location, sprinkle in a bevy of activities, and add a dash...

Known for sparkling lakes, picturesque country villages, and wandering woodlands, Ontario is the perfect secluded escape. Whether you’re searching for water-fueled fun, nature exploration, or simply a place to kick up your feet, this Canadian vacation destination provides...

How many summer getaways feature sun-filled days, refreshing swimming pools, and plenty of space to kick up your feet? Quite a few, actually. While numerous summer destinations cater to the relaxation seekers, few are well-equipped for the active recreation...

Are you looking for the family excitement of a Disney World? Or do you prefer the secluded wilderness of Montana’s mountains? Whether you’re searching for roller coasters or relaxation, you’ll find your dream vacation in Eastern Tennessee, where the Great Smoky...

What encompasses more than 43,000 acres, sits in the midst of the Midwest’s largest mountain range, and overlooks the Las Vegas of Middle America? Table Rock Lake, of course. Featuring a wealth of water activities and just a stone’s throw from exciting Branson, the...