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12 Awesome And Affordable Places to Go for Spring Break

  Spring break doesn’t have to mean expensive resorts or cross-country flights. Some of our favorite family trips have been ones that were quick to plan (and easy on the budget). From road trips along the West Coast to beach destinations and even international...
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Things To Do In Brighton – The Seaside Town For A Perfect London Day Trip

  Brighton is a vibrant small city on the south coast of the English Channel. Just a short hop from London, it only takes around 50 minutes to get there by train from London Victoria. If you are looking for a bit of variety beyond what the capital has to offer,...
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This Cruise From Los Angeles Is The Perfect Family Vacation With Teens 

  Right away, our cruise seemed doomed. First, my husband couldn’t make it (work), then my older teen bailed for a soccer tournament. I know. First-world problems, but this left me with the younger teen who still lives in his surly stage for our three-day sailing...
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Our 10 Favorite California Wine Festivals!

  I’m a wine fanatic, and even though wine isn’t always his thing, my partner is always happy to tagalong for my wine festival adventures. He enjoys a sweeter pour, and I love bold reds. The variety available is exactly what makes these festivals work for us.  We...
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Family Vacations in New England: The Ultimate Guide for Every Season

  More than twenty years ago, I married a New Englander from Boston. Over the years, that has shaped how our family travels. Many of our family vacations have brought us back to New England, sometimes to visit family and sometimes because it is simply a great...
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Summer in Breckenridge with Kids: Hiking, Activities & Where to Stay

  I know—Breckenridge is a winter destination, famous for its ski resorts. So I was a bit puzzled when my brother called and wanted to know if we wanted to share a cabin during the summer season. It turned out to be a stroke of vacation planning genius. As a...
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A Guide To The 5 Most Iconic California Music Festivals

  From dusty deserts to misty fog forests, California music festivals double as cultural road trips, serving up days of live music, unforgettable meals, and the kind of moments worthy of multiple TikTok uploads. As music lovers, chasing the best sounds, here’s...
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Making Family Memories: Top Things to Do In Tillamook with Kids

Family-friendly things to do on the Tillamook Coast, including Tillamook Creamery, scenic drives, beaches, museums, and Oregon Coast adventures with kids.

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7 Days in California: A Coastal Family Road Trip (+4 bonus days!)

  Over the years, my teenage daughter and I have taken countless little road trips around California, where we’ve lived her whole life and half of mine. We’ve explored beautiful beaches, every kind of museum imaginable, the quirkiest roadside attractions, and...
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15+ Romantic Things To Do In Cartagena: Dining, Dancing, and Dreaming

  There’s something feverishly romantic about the Caribbean. Maybe it’s the allure of the sapphire waters, or the coastal breeze in your partner’s hair at dusk. It could be that stroll, fingers locked, through the streets of an old Spanish port city, or perhaps...
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L.A. Family Travel articles help Southern California families plan their best family trips.

You want your family vacation memories to be the highlights of their childhood.
Our digimag provides guidance to make that happen.

L.A. Family Travel has lots of great international, domestic, weekend and day trip ideas from Los Angeles. However, our itineraries can be used for families everywhere.

But. Traveling with children can be tough. Our writers share tips on survival as well. Look for new stories on Tuesdays (or Wednesdays) and Fridays (or Saturdays! We are juggling kids after all!)  Many Friday stories come with videos from our YouTube channel!

We are your one stop shop to plan and book your perfect family trip. Reach out to us through our Contact Us page if you need help planning your family trip!

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