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The Best Things To Do At Dollywood

I love a good amusement park. I consider myself something of a guru. But, until recently, I had never been to Dollywood theme park. So, when my husband found himself with vacation time to blow, we packed up our car and headed for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. ...

Perfect Holiday Gifts for Family Travelers

For many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. For those of us who struggle with finding the perfect gifts, it can also be the most stressful, full of frantic catalog flipping, manic Amazon scrolling, and hectic trips to Target (which we all know are...

The Best Things to See in 48 Hours in Salzburg

If you’re planning a trip to Austria - Salzburg likely falls low on your list of places to visit. You’ll likely put it well below bustling Vienna, charming Innsbruck, and Insta-worthy Hallstatt. In fact, if you’re not a raving Sound of Music fan, like me, there’s a...

Four Spots on the Gulf Coast for A Low-Key Family Vacation

My family has a special way we recharge. When the gray clouds of the winter months get us down, we pack up the kids and flee south for a low-key, family beach vacation on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Growing up, I loved the trips my parents planned to Panama City Beach each...

How to Have a Family Vacation in London Without Going Nuts

Since I’m an introvert who doesn’t like crowds, I have a love/hate relationship with London. Full of fascinating history, diverse cultures, and world-class museums, London requires careful navigation. I mean, really, how do they fit so many people on...

6 Tips to Survive your First Hotel Stay with a Baby

There are babies that can sleep anywhere, and my kid was not one of them. If you're the kind of person who finds your baby napping on the floor, I’m jealous. My child needs perfect conditions to sleep. I can’t tell you how much money I have spent in TJ’s two short...

5 Tips to Traveling with Grandparents Without Losing Your Mind

It can be really fun to bring your child's grandparents along on a family vacation, but I don't have to tell you that it can be frazzling too. With all the extra people running around, it's no wonder the mom in Home Alone forgot one of her kids and flew halfway to...

5 SpOOky Things to Do with Kids for Halloween Around Los Angeles

The alarm has sounded. A shriek has wrapped its tendrils around our hearts. A pandemic has descended upon the Earth and this Halloween in Los Angeles the most frightening thing isn’t the monsters, the ghouls or the tricks. It’s the idea of not recovering from this new...

Dover: A Day Trip from London

We had one extra day in England. I had always wanted to see more of the United Kingdom than just the London area. And can I tell you a secret? I’d always wanted to see an old castle. When I say castle, I don’t mean the sophisticated splendor of Windsor or the crowded...

How to Plan the Ultimate Washington D.C. Trip with Kids

With free attractions and some of the world’s top museums, visiting Washington, D.C. with kids is one of the best vacations for a family. But somehow, despite all the benefits of this kid-friendly vacation spot, our family found ourselves wandering around the National...

We’re the family that didn’t sell all our stuff or quit our jobs or homeschool so we could travel the world. This digital magazine aims to help families plan their travel during school and work holidays to make the most of their vacations. But. Traveling with kids can be tough. Our writers share tips on survival as well as the best and most fun activities to do with kids when you travel. Look for our stories on Tuesdays and Fridays. Many Friday stories come with videos from our YouTube channel!