Advice About Family Vacations

We know that timing can add extra value and more fun to any family vacation. Because of this we have created Family TravelPhases, a grouping of vacation suggestions and activities designed to match six age categories of family travelers. [Read More]

Going tropical with a baby takes effort. After all, your baby does not need a vacation in the Caribbean but maybe you do. The whole idea is to have fun but to ensure that things run smoothly planning is essential. [Read More]

The best Thanksgiving family celebrations add extra fun and quirkiness to holiday, include ways to escape from daily schedules, and provide more time for making family memories. [Read More]

Vacationing with babies and toddlers can be challenging. Just remembering the baby stuff and toddler toys is enough to make any sane person think twice about leaving home. [Read More]

Giving travel experiences rather than material things makes the value of the gifting priceless because a gift of travel results in not just fun during the experience but memories and stories to be shared and cherished. [Read More]

What do the two have in common? Well, sometimes they happen at the same time and place with family members planning vacation time to attend or be part of the wedding. [Read More]

Pests of the insect variety can raise the stress level of any vacation. Checkout our list of solutions to pesky bugs so your family vacation time will be more pleasant. Our list offers solutions for a camping trip to the Boundary Waters or a family vacation in the tropics. [Read More]

Want to get away, have fun and not destroy the family budget? Are you wondering where to find the free or almost free stuff? We have been searching for ways to spend less yet have more fun - after all, a family vacation needs to be fun and as stress free as possible. [Read More]

Most parents routinely use sunscreen on their children but is the type that we are using really safe for kids? [Read More]

Festivals and faires offer screen-free fun away from the 21st century. The atmosphere, punctuated by entertainment and living history moments, creates a carefree experience difficult to duplicate for your kids on your own. [Read More]

School Rules TravelPhase spans the best years for combining family togetherness with memory making experiences. Our suggestions include beach vacations, camping resorts, river rafting adventures, family camps, mountaintop escapes, theme parks excursions, and urban adventures. [Read More]

The advice and ideas presented within this Generation Bond TravelPhase frame vacations for two generations, one-on-one, and include ideas for the best grandparent/child, single parent/child, or adult child/parent vacations. [Read More]

For a successful family vacation the ages and stages of children will matter because some destinations and certainly some activities are age sensitive. What thrills a three-year-old child will not tempt a 10 year old and will most certainly bore a teen. [Read More]

Five safe practices will help families stay safe during the bridge time between home and vacation base, the time when plenty of things will be out of your control. [Read More]

Staying connected isn't as easy as it used to be. As the geographic distances grow between family members the need to schedule time to get together to have becomes a bigger deal than three decades ago. [Read More]

There are many ways to add to family vacation fun but sometimes the little things make all the difference to a child. Suggestions include a personal compass, travel pillows, bug goggles, and music for little people. [Read More]

Thinking about your next family vacation? Thinking of taking the family dog (dogs)? Without a realistic plan, including the dog may mean means adding stress. [Read More]

TravelPhase Mix at the Family Travel Files focuses on vacation ideas ideal for three or more generations. It includes destinations for family reunions and gatherings plus family tours and adventures where balancing time and activities spans multiple ages. [Read More]

Ren faires make excellent escapes ideal for sharing with kids and given the fact that 2017 has the potential to be an annoying year because of the non-stop fake news and bizarre antics of elected officials, escaping for a day seems appropriate. [Read More]

Whether it’s an annual back to school trip, a mother/daughter weekend in the city or an energizing shopping spree with your sister or niece, success is the desired result. And for success, a few things need to be set in place. [Read More]