9 Things to Pack That Will Save You Money
There’s no denying family vacations are expensive—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take them! One way to cut costs? Pack items that will save...
11 Best Snow Sleds For Kids 2021/2022
Skiing and snowboarding are cool and all, but both wintertime activities require pricey gear and expensive lift tickets. Sledding, on the other hand, requires...
9 Exotic Family Vacations That Are Actually Affordable
There are plenty of exotic family vacation destinations you can reach without much fuss or outrageous expense. Here, nine exotic family vacations you can...
9 All-Inclusive Family Vacations in PA
It’s true that true all-inclusive resorts are often found dotting the sandy beaches of Mexico and the Caribbean. But you and your family can...
11 Best Kids Headphones for 2021, According to Expert Advice
Buying your child a pair of earphones ensures you don’t have to listen to Baby Shark on repeat. But it’s important to distinguish which...
10 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones for Babies 2020
Life can be loud, and for the littlest ears, that noise isn’t just deafening—it’s dangerous. As you and your young family move through life—from...
10 Best Headphones for Mom and Dad in 2021
It’s not that we don’t want to hear our kids (okay, maybe we don’t—especially when they’re fighting in the back seat). But from time...
9 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops Under $200
Every kid loves a fun computer game, but parents often don’t want to buy, or can’t afford to spend the money on, a fancy...
10 Waterslides You Have to See to Believe
What makes a great waterslide? Is it height? Speed? Location? The design? Yes to all of the above! The best waterslides incorporate thrills and...
15 Best Fart Jokes and Gifts for Kids
There are few things in the life of a child more hilarious than hearing someone fart unexpectedly. Thankfully (or not, depending on your point...
11 Best Budget Bluetooth Speakers for Travel
No family vacation is complete without a bangin’ playlist of tunes. Whether in the car on a national park road trip, on a cruise...
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:...
10 Best Cameras for Vacation 2021
Most of us have everything we need to take a decent photo already sitting in our purse or pocket. But when it comes to truly...
12 Best Portable Chargers 2021
While each family travels differently, with some preferring the scenic beauty of national parks, some the art and culture of big cities, and others...
16 Free Things to Do in Vegas With Kids
Let’s not mince words—a Vegas vacation can really dent your family budget! From pricey Cirque du Soleil tickets to the fine dining choices up...
11 Best Camcorders 2021
We’re tempted to make some corny 80’s jokes here—like, put on your Z. Cavariccipants and tease your bangs while listening to MC Hammer—but just...
9 Best Father-Daughter Trips
Sometimes I give them a budget and say how far I’m willing to drive, and then they do all the planning. Other times I’m...
11 Best Drones for Kids 2021
Anyone who’s ever flown a drone will tell you that it’s the coolest six to eight minutes you can have on land! Thankfully, the...
14 Genius Travel Gadgets You Can Get for $25 or Less
You’ve got your passports and charging cables, Kindle, neck pillow, printed itinerary, and tons of excitement packed. But do you have the travel gadget that...
10 Best Cruise Ship Family Cabins
Taking a cruise with kids ensures a memorable family vacation, whether you book an interior cabin to save money or decide to throw down...
10 Outdoorsy Vacations for Families Who Don’t Like Camping
Camping is lovely, save for getting bit up by bugs, sweating in the humidity and random, terrifying wildlife encounters in the middle of the...
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...
10 Best Extra Large Family Camping Tents
S’mores supplies are important, as is not forgetting to pack the bug spray. But it’s the tent that can make or break a family...
10 Great Alternatives to National Park Lodges 2019
While many national parks offer hotels inside the gates, you can also find great—and oftentimes, better—lodging options right outside the parks. These alternatives...
13 Father’s Day Picks for the Always-Hard-To-Shop-For Dad
He may say that he doesn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but every dad loves to receive a sweet gift from his children. So...