While cruising can be a fantastic family vacation with kid-friendly amenities, fun destinations and all-inclusive rates, not all cruise lines or sails are family friendly. Cruises may also be geared toward seniors, singles and adults-only -- not the best environments for the 18 and under set. Here are some cruise lines noted for their kid-friendly cruises, from kids' clubs, family suites, children's menus and more.
Having evolved into a more family-friendly cruise line, Carnival offers better cuisine, high-quality children's programs and more diverse itineraries to new parts of the world. The line is the largest in the world and, founded in 1972, it has been around long enough to know ...
From flexible eating times to diverse youth programs to an expansive grass lawn on the highest deck, there's something for every family member on Celebrity Cruises. These ships also provide a personalized experience where staff members address you by name and ...
What's great about a Disney Cruise is that you get to experience the same beloved characters and entertainment you'll find at the theme parks, with the added advantage of getting to visit a destination beyond Orlando with your kids. Naturally, Disney had families in mind when ...
Specializing in "Freestyle Cruising", Norwegian cruise ships offer guests more flexibility and freedom. This casual, flexible environment suits families well, providing fewer rules about traditional formal dress and set dining times. Norwegian is currently trying out new amenities ...
Princess Cruises is a smaller cruise line that, as of a 2003 merger, is part of the Carnival Corporation with Carnival Cruises. The line offers a variety of experiences, varying by ship size and onboard activities. Smaller ships are available and even large ships strive for a small-ship ...
Known as the second-largest cruise operator in the world, the Royal Caribbean ships have gained recognition as some of the largest in the industry. The fleet's multi-deck atriums, floor-to-ceiling windows and glass elevators give the ships a sense of spaciousness and ...
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...