9 Best Destinations for Girlfriend Getaways
With the rollout of vaccines, revenge travel is on the rise. Pent-up wanderlust has us planning epic trips with friends that we’ve missed. When...
8 Things You Should Never Wear at the Airport
Getting the entire family out the door and to the airport is a task that warrants a vacation all its own. And oftentimes, some...
9 Carry-On Packing Mistakes You Should Never Make
Regardless of your packing prowess, in the rush to prepare for a family vacation, mistakes can easily be made. But if you plan ahead,...
8 Best Beach Towels (That Are Also Multifunctional)
Do you have the same faded beach towels you’ve been using for several years now? Ready to invest in a new set for the...
1 Best Kids Travel Shoes (That Do Double Duty)
There’s only so much room in your suitcase, so when packing for family vacations, you usually have to choose only a pair or two of...
9 Best Outdoor Water Park Resorts in the U.S.
If your crew is a bunch of waterslide-wild, lazy river-loving sprinkle splashers, we’ve got some epic vacation ideas for you! Here are nine...
The Most Comfortable and Stylish Travel Clothes for Women
Moms on the go want to look confident, yet feel comfy, especially when traveling. So I enrolled seven of my travel-loving girlfriends to get...
How to Make Your Own Childproofing Travel Kit
Concerned about keeping baby safe on your upcoming vacation? Make your own childproofing travel kit! While we know you’d ideally like to wrap the...
7 Ways to Get Alone Time on a Family Vacation
Once upon a time, a vacation meant quiet dinners and strolls along the beach. Then the kids came along and meals grew cold as...
8 Best Wisconsin Dells Indoor Waterpark Resorts
Wisconsin Dells is known as the "Water Park Capital of the World." With water park attractions and water park resorts, the entire town is...
6 Best Cruise Booking Sites for Families
Your family has chosen a cruise for your next vacation, but how do you go about booking the trip? Starting with any search engine can...
Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival: Which Cruise Line Is Right for Your Family?
You know you want to go on a cruise for your next family vacation, but how do you choose between some of the most...
Family Vacation Critic’s New Year’s Travel Resolutions for 2020
The start of a new year—and a new decade!—means new resolutions. And here at Family Vacation Critic, those resolutions often revolve around one idea:...
13 Gadgets Our Editors Pack for Every Trip
What’s your go-to gadget for travel? We asked our team of travel experts and parents what they carry with them at all times. From...
13 Best Water Parks in the World
Love wet and wild vacations? We’ve scoured the globe for the most extraordinary water parks in the world. Our list includes some of...
20 Free Things to Do in Chicago With Kids
The best things in life (and Chicago) are free. From a visit to “The Bean” to a world-renowned zoo, you’ll find plenty of free...
6 Best Kids’ Clubs on Cruise Ships
One of the highlights of a cruise vacation is the kids’ club! These onboard activity hubs encourage kids to play together—usually free of additional...
6 Best Cruise Ships for Kids 2020
Considering a cruise for your next family vacation? You might be surprised to see how many cruise ship options there actually are! To help...
18 Best Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers and Little Kids 2019
With so many gift options for preschoolers and little kids, it can be tough to narrow down your holiday shopping list. So we’ve done...