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What's a family vacation without all members of the family? Before you book your next trip, consider one of these ... read more
Prepare yourself and your teens on how to be safe on your next family vacation.... read more
Here's what you shouldn't do on your next family vacation -- learned from first-hand experience. ... read more
Consult these 13 useful (and free!) apps for stress-free travel with your family. Find the closest restroom, easily ... read more
Want to plan a girls' getaway with your mom or daughter (or both)? Consider paying a visit to these ... read more
When you return from this year's family trip, why not make some mementos of your time there so you'll have a physical ... read more
I'll admit it: I'm not the best sleeper, whether I'm at home or traveling. But I've actually found that I sleep better ... read more
Vacations are fun, but they're not cheap. With the help of Family Vacation Critic readers, we've unpacked some ways to ... read more
Planning a trip to Virginia Beach? Here are a couple things to know before you go.... read more
Planning a family vacation as a single parent? Consider these vacation tips and travel options.... read more
When summer comes to an end and the kids are back in school, there are still ways to get away -- and enhance their ... read more
Despite our best-laid plans, weather can wreak havoc on our family vacations. Perhaps we can overlook the bad weather ... read more
Keeping common complaints in mind, we set out on a mission to find goggles that keep kids happily exploring the ... read more
The cost of Broadway tickets can be downright mind-boggling - especially when you're trying to purchase them for an ... read more
Hotels are hot with discounts during March and April. But before you book your spring break vacation with the kids, ... read more
Once you're on vacation -- which only happens once a year for many families -- you want to spend plenty of quality time ... read more
Since I love to experience new things and because I have high-energy boys, we tend to pack in a lot on our family ... read more
Planning an affordable family vacation to Disney World is a challenging proposition for any family -- the park is ... read more
From expanded elbow room and exclusive one-on-one meetings with Disney characters to free flights, complimentary hotel ... read more
We talked to Dr. Lara McKenzie, Principal Investigator at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide ... read more
Need some mom and dad time on your trip? (Hint: the answer is yes.) Use these resources to find the perfect sitter to ... read more
Once upon a time, a vacation meant quiet dinners and strolls along the beach. Then the kids came along and meals grew ... read more
Does your child suffer from food allergies? Many hotels and resorts are introducing allergy-friendly dining.... read more
One mom shares her postpartum depression story and how travel (with and without kids) was and will always be the answer.... read more
Ask some parents for their best tips for traveling internationally with kids and they'll be quick to the point with a ... read more
One of my fondest memories of traveling as a kid was the day my parents let us have lunch at a McDonald's in the Ginza ... read more
It's not always easy finding the time (or money) to take each child on a solo trip, but the end result makes it ... read more
Read our step-by-guide to getting your child his or her first passport.... read more
While traveling with a child with special needs may require a little more planning and adjustment, it's just a ... read more
Vacations are meant to be happy occasions filled with even happier faces. But sometimes, even the best of travel plans ... read more
Thinking about taking your kids out of school for a family trip? Here are some answers to your questions and tips on ... read more
These are five caricatures of moms you might meet - or moms you might BE - on vacation. Which one are you?... read more
Choose the best time to visit these popular family vacation destinations.... read more
We had just settled into our booth at the popular Jewish deli we had been looking forward all week during our Florida ... read more
Considering a staycation? Choose one of these ideas in your neighborhood, town or even your home! Remember - it's the ... read more
Not enthused about the expense and hassle of the airport, or the prospect of cramming energetic kids into the backseat ... read more
Traveling with kids of any age can be trying on parents, and the added "bonus" of getting through airport security ... read more
One mom shares her (very funny) vacation experiences before and after kids.... read more
The 1969 film, "If It's Tuesday, This Must be Belgium," depicted a funny, but sometimes all too true, look at a tour ... read more
Decide whether renting a vacation house or booking a hotel room is right for your next family vacation. ... read more