Family Travel Guide


Our Family Travel Experts

Christine Loomis
Christine Loomis

Christine, whose children are now 16, 19, and 25, is the author of three family-travel guidebooks, Fodor's Family Adventures, Fodor's Around Denver with Kids, and Simplify Family Travel. She writes frequently for publications including Family Fun, AAAEncompass, Endless Vacation, Diversion, and Copley News Service. MORE »


Alistair & Lewis Wearmouth
Alistair Wearmouth

With two young children now in tow, Alistair Wearmouth's travel perspective has shifted seismically from digging out the best backpacker hostel in Kathmandu to coping strategies for toddlers on a transatlantic flight. MORE »


Steve Jermanok
Steve Jermanok

Steve Jermanok has toured much of North America's Atlantic shoreline, writing destination pieces for The Away Network, Boston Magazine (contributing editor), The Boston Globe, Budget Travel, Health, Forbes Life, Men's Journal, Outside, Robb Report, Town & Country, and Yankee Magazine. MORE »


Candyce Stapen
Candyce Stapen

Candyce Stapen has authored some 1,600 travel articles and 27 books, 26 of them on family travel. She is the winner of the 2004 "Caribbean Travel Writer of the Year for North America" award and a three-time winner of the Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism award. MORE »


Laura Tiebert
Laura Tiebert

Laura Tiebert is a freelance writer whose travels have taken her from the frozen tundra of Dawson City in Yukon Territory to the wide beaches of Muscat, Oman. A native Midwesterner, she lived in New York City for years before returning to Chicago. Today, she stays a bit closer to home in Evanston, Illinois, where she lives with her husband and two young children. MORE »


Emily Kaufman
Emily Kaufman

Emily Kaufman appears frequently as a travel contributor on Good Morning America, and writes for publications including Woman's Day, For Me, and 805 Living. She is also the author of The Travel Mom's Ultimate Book of Family Travel from Broadway Books. MORE »

Featured GORPTravel Trips

Costa Rica Family Nature Experience
Costa Rica Family Nature Experience
Immerse yourself in nature at Tortuguero, Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp and in the Monteverde cloud forest. More »
Patagonia Family Adventure
Patagonia Family Adventure
This adventure was created for families who enjoy a multitude of fun outdoor activities and a bit of luxury. More »
Anthony's Key Resort - Kid's Dolphin Summer Camp
Anthony's Key Resort - Kid's Dolphin Summer Camp
In warm Caribbean waters, kids are involved in snorkeling, dolphin feeding, swimming, and marine experiments. More »

Feature Articles

  • A Natural State of Bliss

    Thirteen family members from three generations meet up in Jamaica for a memorable vacation.

  • Family Survival Guide to Washington, D.C.

    Our travel expert in the nation's capital overviews the ins and outs of one of the best locales for a familial escape.

  • Take Me Out to the Ballpark

    As the season winds down, be a part of America's favorite summer pastime and catch a game at one of the country's ten best baseball stadiums, or just check out the sights in these great American cities.

  • The Top U.S. Roadside Attractions

    Make getting there part of the fun by dropping by one of these ten weird, wonderful, and surprising roadside attractions.

  • One Big, Traveling Family

    It's a lot harder to plan a family trip after the fourth child arrives. Check out our tips on traveling with all the kids.

  • From the Water's Edge

    Looking for a new, family-friendly way to take in some of the States' best cities? Introducing urban kayaking.

  • The Paradise Coast

    Views of the Gulf of Mexico and three miles of beach explain why this coast is referred to as paradise.


Trip Ideas


Practical Advice

  • Top Five Family-Friendly Hotel Chains

    Where service comes with a kid-focused smile to make that family vacation a hit with Mom, Dad, and the rowdy rabble.

  • Eight Survival Tips for Family Travel to Europe

    Traveling with the whole family takes some extra preparation, but a few helpful tips just might help you avoid potential travel bumps.

  • Family Cruising

    Forget about boring sea voyages—cruises these days cater to parents and kids who want nonstop action.

  • Family Road Trips

    Teaching your kids that traveling is all about the journey takes equal measures of patience and planning. Let us help you get it right.


Gear

  • Family Road-Trippin' Essentials

    Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

  • Car Camping: A Packing List

    The trick is to bring enough items that stand in for traditional home-bound amenities while still reinforcing the pleasures of being outdoors.

  • Outfitting a Family Canoe Adventure

    Equipping and organizing a family canoe adventure—whether it's an overnighter or a three-weeker—require considerations new to any canoer who is now a parent.


GORPTravel Trips


Photo credits: Halloween: Photodisc; San Diego: courtesy, Sea World San Diego; Van Couver: courtesy, Canada Place--Tourism Vancouver; France: Sami Sarkis/Photographer's Choice/Getty; Family on Beach: Digital Vision

Top Family Destinations


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Travel Blogs
Travel news, tips, and advice from our team of experts

Away.com's travel blog
Up-to-the-minute travel news, cool videos, travel ideas, expert advice, and more. Read »

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Fall Driving Guide
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New York Guide
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Away.com's Ski & Snowboard Guide
Ski & Snowboard Guide
Top resorts, best-value spots, the latest gear, complete resort profiles, and more.
Away.com's Beach Guide
Beach Guide
Suspend the seasonal shift by plotting a warm-weather escape to one of our expert-selected beach locales.

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