These five-day trips on Idaho’s Salmon River are exclusive to families – you can’t join if you don’t bring a child!

According to Travel Alaska, 1.65 million tourists will visit this summer, more than half on 60 large and small cruise ships.

The world’s leading cruise company is pioneering sustainability at sea and producing fewer greenhouse emissions than in 2011, down 15%

Travel insurance can help when you are delayed, someone gets sick, or an emergency causes you to cancel the trip or return early

This year, cruise together safely in Spain, Portugal, Italy, on the Rhine or the Adriatic Coast. Discover the beauty of Europe

Searching for the best airline tickets? New sites Directflights.com and Flightroutes.com make your search easier and more fun!

Alaska has always been a bucket list trip and now is one grandparents want to share—the glaciers, the wildlife, the history and culture

Orlando is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations for visitors in all the theme parks and beyond the parks.

Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort because it’s less crowded, the weather is cooler and there’s plenty to experience

Imagine themed lands far, far away like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or the immersive Pandora The World of Avatar.

Summer of ‘Yeah’ campaign is timed to the 50th anniversary of The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley face

Despite inflation, air travel woes and rising gas prices, six in 10 Americans planned to book a summer trip this year

It’s time for you to think about a family cruise, After two years of limited travel, cruising is safe and the options are amazing.

Belize should be on your family summer vacation idea list – beaches, jungles, history, culture, everyone speaks English and $ accepted by all

Calving glaciers, bears, eagles, and just-caught salmon and halibut. Welcome aboard your cruise to Alaska!

Whether it’s a rainy day, or too much sun, or you want the kids to learn something on vacation, you won’t go wrong with a museum visit

The economy is uncertain; air travel delays add stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day

Camping now accounts for one-third of the leisure travel market with campers spending more than $52 billion last year.

Our small UnCruise ship, known for Alaska wilderness experiences, enabled us to kayak and hike away from crowds, but get close to the bears

They will tell you they’d prefer a little time for themselves – sleeping late, time for a leisurely bath or at the gym.

The cruise line just swept all five awards in the Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards, the first brand to do so

National Park Week, April 22 through April 30, is a nine-day celebration of everything “parks.” Entrance fees will be waived on April 22

Got your reusable water bottle? That’s one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your environmental footprint when you are traveling.

New York Ccity is full of museums, zoos, as well as playgrounds. “Go to the parks, they are always relaxing,” suggested Sam, 13

Cancun, San Jose del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta are extremely popular with spring breakers looking for fun in the sun

Maybe you just don’t like snow sports. It’s not necessary to sacrifice your vacation to please your family.

The safest place for your child under the age of two on a U.S. airplane is in an approved child seat, not in your lap.

There are lots of options – new theme park rides, city visits, skiing of riding in spring sunshine or bask on the beach, frothy drink in hand

A romantic trip doesn’t have to be to a far-off and exotic destination. Maybe the place you first met or recreate your first trip together

February is the 34th annual San Diego Museum Month when more than 60 participating cultural institutions offer half-priced admission

Across the country, there are new exhibits highlighting the contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history and culture.

There are perks, upgrades and enticing deals to encourage cruisers to book – from deeply discounted deposits, free flights…

Whether it’s a honeymoon or a trip to Orlando, the anticipation — and planning — can be nearly as much fun as the trip itself.

Until Feb. 12, you can take advantage of the NYC Winter Outing program with significant discounts on everything

Starcruiser Halcyon allows guests to control their own travel destiny. We decide whether we want to help the good guys or the bad

Go for a long weekend rather than a week. With lower gas prices, drive rather than fly. Much of the country can drive to a cruise port

Bravo to hotels that really go out of their way to welcome families. I particularly appreciate resorts that intuitively meet family needs.

Three little kids, two parents, and mounds and pounds of gear. Looking back, I don’t know how we managed all of those ski trips

Duct tape, sturdy cardboard, modeling chocolate, plenty of small festive candy pieces and lots of imagination. That’s how the pros do it

It was a different equation when they decided to take 16-month-old Dominic with them for a quick spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Happy Cinco de Mayo from San Antonio Texas, a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial and Hispanic heritage.

Welcome to Scarlet Night aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. We were encouraged to wear red to honor the Red Night Sky

The minimum age is 18 on this mid-sized ship (about 2,400 aboard this voyage from Miami.) And that suits the passengers just fine.

A young woman fell off her balcony to her death just hours after we had departed Miami for a six-night Caribbean cruise.

Guess what? teens are interested in the experience that comes with exploring new cities, countries and shorelines.

The “ship” is very well-appointed, celebrating its 275th anniversary! This is the vessel on which Princess Lea and Hans Solo honeymooned.

Just don’t call them mocktails. Zero-proof cocktails are for adults to have an elevated drink experience without alcohol, a whole new market.

At Walt Disney World’s Beach Club Resort, a Gingerbread carousel spins with candy colored horses named for Disney princesses

He’s the hotel dog at the boutique SurfJack and Swim Club Hotel in Waikiki. Jack has his own Instagram account @jackthehoteldog

They were oblivious to the paparazzi, splashing and sunning on the rocks as adults and kids alike gathered around snapping photos.

I was so happy when we arrived at the Kimpton Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where they are VERY doggy friendly!

The Four Seasons Oahu Ko Olina, about a half hour north of Honolulu and the crowds on Waikiki, lives up to its promises

This place offers something for everyone from kids to those on honeymoons, celebrating anniversaries or a multi-generational vacation.

The story of the Taro plant, a mainstay of Hawaii cooking, is spiritual. It’s the eldest sibling of the Hawaiian Royal Family in legend

I came upon this 52-unit resort more than a decade ago when my daughters were hiking one day, and I’ve always wanted to return.

My wife and I recently bought our first travel trailer. We had been waiting for months and we traveled from Colorado to Ohio to pick it up

If you want to get the true sense of Curacao, you’ve got to meet locals. Try a cooking class with Kris Kierindongo.

Think a maze made out of thorns—92 million fashioned into blocks in which art has been inserted, creating an open-air gallery of sorts.

Got pine needles? Brew them into tea to help with Covid-19 respiratory symptoms. We learned this at an eclectic herb garden in the Caribbean.

Bon Bini means welcome in Papiamentu language of Curacao, a gem of an island with 150,000 people in the Southern Caribbean.

Shops and restaurants are packed again! So are museums, especially now when there is a big exhibit on sharks to be seen.

How to make the Walt Disney experience easier with small kids – stay on property, get to the parks early, afternoon nap, return evening

PARK CITY, UT — Crunch…Crunch. Crunch… The only sound out here in the Uinta National Forest outside of Park City, Utah is our snowshoes on the snow.

We are opting for a vacation rental because it offer a better value and a kitchen, especially important when traveling with young kids and extended family

Ruby Gorden, 8, was having the best snow day ever. Denver schools closed for snow, so Ruby, her dad, and younger brother drove up to Vail to spend the day on the slopes

What’s the best part? We’re at the ski-in-ski-out Grand Hyatt Vail and guests—young and adult—have their faves about the hotel.

Marco has been cooking at Chaa Creek for years and is working to become a master chef. He will be cooking at the Masters Golf Tournament in Georgia in April.

Romantic? You bet! This he Lodge at Chaa Creek on the Macal River about two hours east of Belize City. It bills itself as “Windly Civilized. The resort has an unlikely origin

Each gallery at the museum has some sort of interactive program in English and Spanish for kids and families to help them better engage with what they are seeing

Fiddler is entertaining and a sobering reflection today’s events as Russia tries to brutally subjugate Ukraine and antisemitism is rising

According to new research, 41 per cent of US consumers say they are planning a spring break, even prioritizing ahead of other trips.

There were many atrocities committed in our nation’s 19th Century quest for “Manifest Destiny.” The Sand Creek Massacre was one of the worst.

To Kill a Mockingbird is an enduring story of justice and injustice, racism, closed minds, coming of age, grief, compassion, and change

Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C is a place that will make you want to stay, despite the big theme parks being only minutes away

Stanley Marketplace sits the site of the previous airport – Stapleton Field (closed 25 years ago) and the old Stanley Aviation Hanger

The Disney Wish set sail July 14, 2022, propelled by wishes from godmother Make-A- Wish Foundation and thousands of Disney cast members

If you could jump into an artwork and walk around in it, what would you choose? It’s a good question to ask kids visiting an art museum

Live performances are springing back to life after two years and in Denver it’s great to have this “gutsy” little theater down the street

We are all dealing with the impact of high gas prices and will have to adjust. Here’s how families can still vacation this spring and summer.

Four inventors were among those showcasing new products at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this week

The Covid-19 experts say we’re safest outdoors and can even take off our masks in most settings. So, you’re thinking, where can you take the kids safely for a winter or spring break that won’t bust the budget?

Vaxxed and boostered, we are excited to see how the Mile High City lights up the holidays

There were a lot of perfect moments aboard the Wind Star despite all the changes the pandemic had wrought

Moisture-wicking clothes helps regulate your body temperature and pulls sweat from your body which then evaporates, keeping you dry.   

I had a friend, an avid runner and head of wellness at our local YMCA try a pair.  She loved the cushioning and that her feet stayed cool

Our rescue doggie, Jake, loves the snow, and not when it’s bone chilling cold to his 11-pound frame. RuffWear to the rescue!

There is something wonderful—even magical—watching someone you love opening a gift they love and will use again and again

When you travel like we often do, laundry expenses can build up fast. Royal Robbins ReadyDry underwear can be washed and rinsed in the sink.

Move over hard seltzer. This summer’s most satiating patio drink is Schöfferhofer’s half fruit juice/half beer Hefeweizen beers.

Although I love my trusty charcoal grill it isn’t always possible to haul it to a picnic at the park or a tailgater at the game.

Chaco sandals, long favorites for rafters, hikers and those kicking back somewhere sunny and warm are made from recyclable plastics

Here’s another way to travel sustainably — make a hot cup of specialty coffee as easily as a hot cup of tea. And help save the planet.

On your next road trip, you can recharge all your electronic devices — even jump-start your car in an emergency.

When you’re traveling and want a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, it’s a bummer when you can’t get a fresh cup.

An easy and cost-effective way families can travel more sustainably is by using a water purifier bottle instead of buying single use plastic bottles.

Inspiration often strikes when you’re looking for something else. Ask the inventors of Freshe Meals. In this case it was sardines.

When you’re on the slopes, truly enjoying a Blue Bird ski day, the last thing you want is to stop for a drink of water. Camelbak has solutions for you.

As a new mom of a 12-week-old baby boy, I try to create a non-toxic environment in my home by using safe and natural products. From nursery furniture to toiletries, I have frequently found “greenwashing” in baby products.

I love it when travel clothes are  comfortable, versatile  and sustainable so I can brag about how I care about the planet.

We wore out last sneakers during long walks during the Pandemic, when our gym was closed for nearly a year. For back-to-workouts, we needed new gear

I was surprised by all the choices from Coolibar and Colorado-based Wallaroo Hat Company, a woman-owned business.

Now that I’ve discovered Royal Robbins, a company that makes versatile, ethically produced travel wear, I may cure my bad packing habit