When it comes to planning a fun family vacation, the destination is key. From warm, tropical locales to historical sightseeing adventures, cruises are offering the world with sails to destinations around the globe. The most popular and family-friendly cruising destinations include Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and New England. Read more about these destinations to find which one will be the most enjoyable for your next family vacation.
Of all the cruise itineraries, Alaska beats them all. More than 700,000 cruisers hop aboard these vessels for rides along the Inside Passage or Gulf of Alaska. Expect to get glacial views, as well as stops in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Due to weather, cruises are popular ...
For East Coast cruisers, Bermuda is a popular destination, with ideal weather for spring, summer and fall travel. Blue skies, pink sands and pastel cottages offer a beach atmosphere that often appeals to everyone in the family. Bermuda also has an air of classic conventionality similar to ...
Forget New England by land these days it's all about seeing it by sea. Newport, R.I., Boston, Bal Harbor, Maine, can be visited, while the rocky and shoring coastlines of the New England states provide gorgeous views. Continue on up into Canada for visits to Halifax, New Brunswick and ...
Caribbean and Mexico cruises offer a nice mix of cultural sites, snorkeling and kid-friendly excursions. Visit Mayan ruins, get up-close to native marine life or simply lounge on some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Get ready to choose from a large variety of ports from Acapulco ...
A variety of European cruises can help families see many sides of Europe in a short period of time. A cruise to Italy, for example, can provide stops in Portofino, Sicily and Venice. A Mediterranean cruise can stop in Spain, Morocco, France, Italy, and Monaco. Greece and Turkey ...
With so many islands to choose from on a visit to Hawaii, hopping aboard a cruise that stops in multiple islands is a great way to see more of the state. Favorite stops may include Maui, Oahu and Kauai, and, of course, the Big Island. Voyages from the West Coast also stop ...
Sure, free drinks and complimentary Wi-Fi rank high on the lists of most desirable hotel perks among travelers in general, but when it comes to visiting with kids in tow, which hotel amenities are most revered by families? From onsite airline check-in to in-room babysitting and kid concierges, con...
Favorite family biking locales in North America combine stunning scenery with a relatively easy grid of bike trails and uncongested backcountry roads. All of these locales offer exhilarating rides, guaranteed to inspire all ages to travel on two wheels. Many of the cities on the list, like San Anton...
1. Celebrate a Historic Anniversary. Boston's historic Fenway Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this year -- the perfect time to take in a ballgame while enjoying the history of America throughout the city. Give your school-aged children an up-close and personal history lesson by visiting some ...
The unofficial start to summer is nearly here, and this May 25 to 28 weekend is filled with enticing deals for families. Get out there and start your summer!
Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Escape to the Colorado mountains for a two-night Memorial Day Family Escape at the Broadmoor. ...
There are few rites of passage as exciting as taking a child on his or her first camping trip. Families bond while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, making shadow animals on the tent wall, chasing after fireflies and inhaling fragrant whiffs of pine. Whether you are an experienced camper from pre-...
1. The National Mall
There's no question that the National Mall, the two-mile strip of wide-open green stretching between the Lincoln Memorial and the U.S. Capitol and surrounded by Smithsonian museums and national monuments, is a must-see destination for kids. "The Mall," chock full of our nation'...
1. gogo Kidz Travelmate
If you're traveling with a child weighing less than 50 pounds, you won't want to leave home without this ingenious contraption that in seconds lets parents convert most car seats into a stroller. With the gogo Kidz Travelmate, there's no more lugging both a heavy car seat ...
On a recent ski vacation, my family of five traveled with five cellphones, three laptops, three iPads, two iPods and just for good measure, a GPS! Given the prevalence of electronic devices in our daily lives and our somewhat compulsive reliance upon them, taking a true vacation feels almost imposs...
The 1969 film, "If It's Tuesday, This Must be Belgium," depicted a funny, but sometimes all too true, look at a tour group of Americans traveling through Europe so quickly they barely knew where they were and what they were seeing.
Today, tour groups are quickly becoming an attractive option for ...
When you think of an all-inclusive vacation, your mind goes straight to the Caribbean, doesn't it? But you don't need to leave the country to get an all-in-one vacation -- resorts in the U.S. also provide all-inclusive getaways with accommodations, meals, and activities all packaged in one easy pric...