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Five Best Resorts Near the Grand Canyon for Families (That Actually Make the Trip Easier)

  Planning a Grand Canyon trip with kids sounds magical, until you start thinking about long drives, tired legs, and where exactly everyone is going to crash at the end of the day. The truth is, choosing the right home base can make or break the trip. For family...
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Our 7 Favorite Oceanfront Resorts in Myrtle Beach for Families!

  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of those destinations that has it all for families, especially those who love the water. There are miles of sandy shoreline (with free admission!), tons of family-friendly activities, plus dozens of resorts to stay right on...
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Splashing Around at the Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim 2026

  When the Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim first opened, I didn't see how an indoor waterpark could survive in Southern California. Who would want to leave the sunshine for a bunch of indoor waterslides? I learned there were 23 of these indoor water parks spread across...
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Family Powder Days: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Resorts In Idaho with Kids

  Idaho is the quiet superstar when it comes to ski resorts. There’s no overwhelming glitz when you arrive. No red carpet rolled out in the parking lot, no dramatic music swelling as you click into your skis. Instead, there’s crisp mountain air, a handful of...
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The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Colorado Springs with Kids

  The first thing you notice when traveling through Colorado with your crew isn’t the mountains. It’s the happy noise—excited chatter, snack wrappers crinkling, someone yelling “LOOK AT THAT!” every five minutes. And honestly? That’s exactly how it should be. A...
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A Londoner Shares Five Incredible Castles To Visit In The UK

  If you’re going to the UK, you really should get a taste of something you can’t get at home, and I’m not talking about baked beans (though they are pretty delicious).  With many centuries of architectural history, the UK has over 4,000 castle sites spread...
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15 Best Packing Travel Hacks For Trips Near And Far

  Next time, let’s avoid the huffing and puffing. Enough with the stressing about what to take out of our suitcase so it closes, the wrangling with the overhead bin, the stuck zippers, and the imminent emotional breakdown when airline employees charge us extra...
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The Ultimate Family Guide to the Indy 500

  The end of May in Indianapolis smells like freshly cut grass, sun-warmed lilac, and race-fuel exhaust. It’s the time of year when spring hasn’t quite let go, but the excitement of summer shimmers on the horizon. At the heart of the buzz is what is largely...
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A Michigander’s Guide to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan

  The Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, officially called the Tulip Time Festival, occurs annually in May. The festival brings to mind a special memory. One October in the late 1980s, my mom had a great idea. She was going to plant tulip bulbs all along the...
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Sun, Sand, and Suite Dreams at these 13 California Luxury Beach Resorts

  If you’ve ever attempted the high-wire act of planning a family vacation that keeps the kids entertained and the adults from losing their minds, you know it’s basically Olympic-level parenting. One hurried hotel reservation, and you’ll be scarfing down a sad...
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Five Best Resorts Near the Grand Canyon for Families (That Actually Make the Trip Easier)

Our 7 Favorite Oceanfront Resorts in Myrtle Beach for Families!

Splashing Around at the Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim 2026

Family Powder Days: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Resorts In Idaho with Kids

The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Colorado Springs with Kids

A Londoner Shares Five Incredible Castles To Visit In The UK

15 Best Packing Travel Hacks For Trips Near And Far

The Ultimate Family Guide to the Indy 500

A Michigander’s Guide to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan

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Five Best Resorts Near the Grand Canyon for Families (That Actually Make the Trip Easier)

Five Best Resorts Near the Grand Canyon for Families (That Actually Make the Trip Easier)

Our 7 Favorite Oceanfront Resorts in Myrtle Beach for Families!

Our 7 Favorite Oceanfront Resorts in Myrtle Beach for Families!

Splashing Around at the Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim 2026

Splashing Around at the Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim 2026

Family Powder Days: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Resorts In Idaho with Kids

Family Powder Days: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Resorts In Idaho with Kids

The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Colorado Springs with Kids

The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Colorado Springs with Kids

A Londoner Shares Five Incredible Castles To Visit In The UK

A Londoner Shares Five Incredible Castles To Visit In The UK

15 Best Packing Travel Hacks For Trips Near And Far

15 Best Packing Travel Hacks For Trips Near And Far

The Ultimate Family Guide to the Indy 500

The Ultimate Family Guide to the Indy 500

A Michigander’s Guide to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan

A Michigander’s Guide to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan

Sun, Sand, and Suite Dreams at these 13 California Luxury Beach Resorts

Sun, Sand, and Suite Dreams at these 13 California Luxury Beach Resorts

12+ Most Awesome Things To Do In Cleveland With Kids: Spring Edition

12+ Most Awesome Things To Do In Cleveland With Kids: Spring Edition

Wine In The Clouds: Weekend Getaway At Ojai Mountain Ridge Estate

Wine In The Clouds: Weekend Getaway At Ojai Mountain Ridge Estate

For Family Fun, Here Are The 5 Best Pools In Vegas For Kids

For Family Fun, Here Are The 5 Best Pools In Vegas For Kids

14 Fabulous Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio with Kids: Spring Break Edition

14 Fabulous Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio with Kids: Spring Break Edition

Kings Island With Kids: A Real Parent’s Guide

Kings Island With Kids: A Real Parent’s Guide

In the Footsteps of Winnie-the-Pooh – Things to do in Ashdown Forest, the Real Hundred Acre Wood

In the Footsteps of Winnie-the-Pooh – Things to do in Ashdown Forest, the Real Hundred Acre Wood

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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