The Family Travel Files Vacation Planning Information

From the Museum of the American Indian and the intriguing International Spy Museum to the more cozy National Postal Museum and the new interactive Museum of Holocaust, Washington DC presents plenty of ways to have fun with kids. [Read More]

Though I had only two days to make my discoveries I can honestly say Stuttgart offers many rewarding possibilities for those who partake in the pleasure of shopping. [Read More]

In Lafayette there's something for everyone, so prepare to be delighted, educated, inspired and best of all to be entertained with toe tapping rhythms. [Read More]

Currier and Ives scenes look a bit more chaotic when populated with 21st century families, but the idea is timeless - sharing time together. Christmas holiday escape options include festively decorated cabins and cozy lodges ideal for sharing adventures, making discoveries, and creating memories. [Read More]

If you are looking for an urban family adventure what could be better than NYC. The buildings are amazing, museums the best ever, and the chaos is grand. [Read More]

Prague is a medieval city wrapped in festive Czech traditions and experiencing the real spirit of a Czech Christmas is perhaps best done with children because the magic of the city is intensified by their reactions. [Read More]

Located on the eastern baseline of awesome Rocky Mountains, Denver is trendy, spunky and definitely family friendly. Sunshine makes the difference more than 300 days of the year making the city attractive to anyone who enjoys being outside. [Read More]

The awesome Rocky Mountains guard the city providing an ever changing mountain views throughout the city. The tenth largest downtown in the U.S. is distinctly urban, delightfully natural and ready for families. [Read More]

From super cool music, hand-dipped chocolates, and inviting cafes to funiculars, river boats, brick painting and an awesome castle, in Prague no one will be bored. The City Center offers interactive experiences to share with kids of all ages but a truly special place to share with a 20-something. [Read More]

Voted the best in the USA for dozens of things including arts, shopping, exceptional children’s theater, interactive science experiences, and the city has a trendy urban atmosphere that is energizing. [Read More]

Annapolis combines history, Americana, and seaside adventures with a casual comfortable ambiance, great seafood, and friendly people. Outdoor cafes line the square and costumed guides lead curious visitors along historic streets. [Read More]

A family vacation at the beach is always better when it includes time at the boardwalk where sun, sand, and surf align with entertainment and classic, often funky eateries. [Read More]

Amsterdam is one of the most family-friendly cities in Europe, and many ways to share family vacation fun. From bicycles and boats and street performers to cafes, museums and shopping the choices are many. [Read More]

Looking for a family adventure, for something out of the ordinary? Consider this. I had the unique opportunity to try the “Sleeping with the Caribou” overnight experience at Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien. It was memorable, amazing, fun, eco-friendly and definitely REAL. [Read More]

If talking about dinosaur makes your family smile then adding a dinosaur encounter to your family vacation makes perfect sense. [Read More]

Add a dimension of time travel to your family vacation with a creative connection to the Jurassic and Cretaceous complete with skeletons, fossils and dig sites. [Read More]

Add a dimension of time travel to your family vacation with a creative connection to the Jurassic and Cretaceous complete with skeletons, fossils and awesome dig sites. [Read More]

Any part of the famous Red Coat Trail makes an ideal family field trip but the Siege on Fort Whoop Up and the video at Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump make the adventure come alive. In Alberta the Trail offers crazy, wild fun. Don’t forget to wear your boots. [Read More]

The city of Baltimore is ideal for exploring with children. World-class museums, fun eateries and friendly people, plus transportation that is easy to use combine to make a stress free city adventure. [Read More]

Aquamarine water and marvelous white sand beaches combined with lively music, tropical cuisine, and friendly people to create the perfect tropical playground for kids of all ages. From water slides and a lazy river to dolphin encounters, snorkeling and a horse-drawn carriage ride – family fun comes easy. [Read More]