Travel ideas and reports for families and groups, including multigenerational families
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
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.
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.
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.
We were at the famous Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse, the fantastic indoor food market that has been in operation since the mid-19th century, but was moved here to this sleek building in the center of the city’s business district in 1970 and is a popular stop for tourists
However you envision your getaway to the snow, there have never been more options – and that includes overseas, which despite the cost of flights, can be less expensive than a comparable trip to the snow in the United States or Canada.
Scottsdale is a great bet for a fall getaway with or without the kids. Many come for golf, spa, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding
Ask three people who have shared a vacation – even in the same family – and they will each likely have a different answer.
Halloween events and celebrations these days have already begun in many places from theme parks to themed festivals to haunted houses and hotels.
For the ultimate multigenerational adventure, set your sights on an African safari cruise. View animals in the wild from small tenders and dusty 4WD vehicles. Listen to their call from luxurious waterfront safari lodges and stylish river cruisers.
Balloon Fiesta (the 53rd) has become the world’s largest and premier international ballooning event. This year, it includes 543 registered Primary Pilots
In 1944, they fought in some of the toughest terrain in World War II – northern Italy. Then they came home and created ski mountains.
Cristoff Keyonnie couldn’t have picked a better time to visit Vail for the first time—it was peak weekend for leaf peeping… glorious yellows and oranges everywhere you looked.
Whether you are in the country and whatever your budget, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy fall colors
Whether you are a solo parent or a couple, you deserve to reward yourselves for making it this far.
There are about 130 passengers aboard the AmaSerena (the maximum is 164) and a very accommodating crew of 50 from around the world.
We moved to a terrific Airbnb managed by the husband and wife team whose company White Grape Homes manages some 15 vacation rentals in Scottsdale AZ