Having the right travel gear, whether you are heading to explore an undeveloped country, sightseeing in big cities, or camping can make a big difference in the experience
The Four Seasons Rancho Encantado, with just 65 casita-style rooms on its 57-acre property north of Santa Fe, has curated this art-focused tour of downtown Santa Fe, about 20 minutes from the resort.
Nestled in the Sangre de Christo mountains of Northern New Mexico, Taos Ski area offers great skiing in winter and is a great place to beat the heat in summer.
Locals and visitors are celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday of becoming a state on Aug. 1 with special events, exhibits, concerts and more.
Although there are 550 wineries in the 47-mile stretch of Napa Valley – 55 right around tiny (population around 5,000) Calistoga – people are drinking a lot less and are seeking other ways to relax, often with kids in tow.
Have you taken your family to happy hour lately? Everyone is welcome – families, couples, groups of friends of all ages. It’s a good way to save on restaurant outings in today’s inflated economy.
Welcome to Breckenridge Colorado, a historic mining town that is 9,600 feet above sea level and about a two-hour drive from Denver.
Is your car seat secured properly? Did you pack a first aid kit? What about a ‘fact sheet’ with each family member’s medications, emergency contact numbers, etc.?
Did you know that the fortune cookies Americans enjoy in Chinese restaurants actually were Japanese in origin? We learned this and more in San Francisco recently.
Curacao is the smallest country (just 160,000 residents) to ever have a team qualify for the World Cup. And it’s a great place for families to visit.
These days, a lot of us prefer an experience, especially if it is one we can share with those we care about most.
Big city celebrations are everywhere. Some are multi-day festivals. Some events are on June 20
Access to a preferred airport lounge has become a major driver of airport and airline selection, with 47 percent of lounge customers indicating they plan their routes based on lounge access and 82 percent indicating they choose a specific airline based on lounge access
There are many reasons to travel this summer. The kids will only be this age once. You are celebrating a special anniversary, graduation or birthday.
High gas prices. International travel worries. Yet, vacations are too important for us to forego! We may have to adjust this year.
A new family travel trend is quietly gaining traction– parents traveling with grown kids, not just when they are out of college, but when they are well into middle age. I’ve met these families on luxury cruise ships, far-flung adventures, all-inclusive resorts, even on a white-water raft trip
Besides being the capital of Texas, and home to the University of Texas, with 55,000 students, Austin is famous for its music scene and festivals (Austin City Limits, among them) and cutting-edge culinary options, from hotel restaurants to food trucks.
The Sapa region of north Vietnam, famous for its steep, tiered rice paddies and tiny villages that are home to groups like the Hmong, known for their distinctive crafts and dress.
Not only do we yearn to get outdoors away from crowds, but camping enables a more relaxed pace. Families can also easily bring their pets, not only saving money on a kennel, but not stressing over leaving them behind.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which aims to foster inclusion, understanding and support for those on the autism spectrum and their families.
Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling.
As we came to the end of our cruise that started in Cambodia and sailed to Ho Chi Minh City, I felt lucky to have had such experiences that wouldn’t be possible on a larger boat cruising the Mekong River
Ready to get to center stage? Not at a concert. We’re talking about America’s 250th birthday celebration.
The riverboat is small, the cabins tiny. But no complaints. This is all part of the adventure and sailing the way it would have been years ago.
We visited Siem Reap, famous for being the home of Angkor Wat, the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world as well as many other temples.
Registering for travel alerts, purchasing travel insurance are essential for international trips today
On our 3-week tour of Vietnam and Cambodia, we spent three days and two nights on Lan Ha Bay. Goodbye tiny city!
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was bombed repeatedly by American forces during a war half a century ago, but today it welcomes American visitors with welcome arms.
After less than a mile of traversing the steep, winding, and rocky trail, dodging motorbikes carrying passengers or loads of goods, I realized I couldn’t finish the 80 percent of the trek that remained.
Maybe you simply want to unplug and spend some unfettered time with your family. Maybe you want to climb a mountain or visit every Major League baseball stadium.
The aim this year is to celebrate the diverse contributions of women leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational and social justice movements and at the same time empowering others to act. Exploring what women have accomplished throughout our history is a great way to start.
In Jordan, Iftar has become the way many local families break their fast during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims around the world by fasting, prayer, reflection and community
It’s not too late to plan a Spring Getaway. In fact, According to CheapOair, one of the world’s leading online travel agencies, families as well as those traveling without kids are waiting to book less than a month in advance. Growing numbers want to take a road trip, camping or RVing along the way, though that may change giving the sudden spikes in gas prices.
Topnotch Resort in Stowe and High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid both make a strong case for leaning into the spring thaw, with maple traditions, spa escapes, waterfalls, and group packages
You will likely find tempting deals wherever you want to go this spring season. Frontier and Southwest are among the airlines offering spring deals.
“People come here to connect with the land and the land in turn inspires the creative spirit,” suggests Megan Ah You who oversees the Art Studio and its programs.
Experts say it is important for kids to see parents have a life beyond being parents. And your getaway can be just as much an adventure for the kids, whether they are staying with grandparents, their best friends or a favorite babysitter.
The theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations. What’s been the impact of such commemorations in transforming the status of Black people?
This year, Deer Valley resort has unveiled its East Village expansion, with the largest increase of skiable terrain in its history. Pardon the dust
There are plenty of options in North America where you can try on your winter Olympian.
Unlike other snow resorts, the arts have been central to Sundance Resort since Robert Redford bought the resort in 1969 in an effort to prevent this valley, which he loved, from being developed.
During Wave Season, the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking. For travelers, it’s a great time to compare deals
The National Western Stock Show in Denver is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. The huge two-week event every January draws ranchers, farmers and city folk from all 50 states and 33 countries, typically more than 700,000 people.
Bonaire has long been known for divers as it has one of the earliest national marine parks that rings the entire coast
If you are hankering for a cruise, consider that January is the start of Wave Season when you can book some of the best deals of the year, with kids free, upgrades, on board credits and more.
Despite the political and economic turmoil that affected family travelers in 2025, I hope you are planning family getaways for the new year.
Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located on the west coast of Norway in the heart of the famous fjords
These days, heading to a snow resort offers a lot more than skiing and riding wherever you find yourself looking for some fun in the snow. And even the fittest person will likely need a day off from the slopes.
“Visitors should definitely try local authentic food like we serve—goat stew, kari kari (fish in a creole sauce) piska salu (salt fish stew), and conch strew. Vlatap is a popular side dish made from boiled pumpkin and cornmeal,” Donge said.
Godsay, then 32, hated her corporate job but unlike many people decided to do something about it. She found a diving club and told the instructors she wanted to move to the Caribbean and teach diving. To their credit, they didn’t laugh.
You can time travel back to 1962 when you stay at the 512-room TWA Hotel adjacent to Jet Blue’s Terminal 5. This is the certainly one of the most unique airport hotels anywhere in the world.
Bonaire is a small island, just 24 miles long at with just 27,000 people. Consider that Aruba has 100,000 and Curacao160,000.
Holiday gifts they’ll appreciate from socks to first aid kits to merino wool garments to comfy boots…
Many of us are forgoing expensive vacations or flying this holiday season. But we could enjoy holiday traditions – or make new ones without spending a fortune by visiting a big hotel’s gingerbread display or seeing light displays at local zoos and botanic gardens.
The good news is there are holiday light displays in small towns, as well as big cities across the country and many are free. And for those who have had to forgo an expensive holiday vacation this year, spending the money to see the terrific holiday lights displays at local botanic gardens and zoos will not only be fun but an affordable holiday splurge.
Believe me, I’ve been there – the oven that conked out Thanksgiving morning; the relative who stormed out in a huff mid-dinner; the complaints about sitting at the kids’ table
The days are shorter, the nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere this time of year. What’s your preference for a winter family getaway? Sun or Snow? Or something else?
Maybe this year is the time to give travel as a holiday gift. Research suggests people now prioritize experiences over acquiring more things – 72 percent, according to a recent survey from Longwoods International.
This is the perfect time to visit the Utah Olympic Park, with the 2026 Winter Olympic games taking place in February in Italy. Park City guests can even ride the Comet bobsled on the track that was used in the 2002 Olympic games
Families are leading the way in domestic and local winter travel this year in the US, with 80% choosing suburban and rural locations for their getaways.