I had heard for years about the beauty and wonder of Europe’s Christmas markets. But it wasn’t until my family stood in an old town square full of lights, surrounded by wooden stalls and the smell of roasting nuts, that I really understood what...
Packing for six people used to stress me out so much that I sometimes dreaded going on trips before the excitement kicked in. I will say that my ultimate family packing list for international travel is tailored to a trip that’s always at least two...
Before our family visited Niagara Falls, I spent far too much time trying to answer one question: Which side is better? The American side or the Canadian side? Was it worth getting our passports for the visit? After experiencing both, I realized there...
It’s time for a vacation, and we parents know that with kids, sometimes a family vacation can feel more like a busy trip than a relaxing holiday. The remedy? An all-inclusive Hilton Family Resort. Why is a Hilton resort always a good idea? Because they make...
Rome is one of those cities parents romanticize before arriving. They picture gelato-filled evenings, kids marveling at ancient ruins, relaxing in a piazza, and everyone soaking in centuries of history. Then reality hits somewhere around hour two of standing...
From giant cargo ships squeezing through the Miraflores Locks to monkey-filled jungle tours and colorful afternoons in Casco Viejo, Panama turned out to be far more family-friendly than we expected. Here’s what actually worked, what didn’t, and how to plan a Panama Canal trip with kids without losing your mind along the way.