The Family Travel Files Vacation Planning Information

Every 10-year-old makes the connection between Valley Forge and George Washington so visiting Valley Forge is a bonus for families because there is no need to explain why the place is important. Kids love to feel the power of knowing and sharing important stuff. [Read More]

Southern California is full of energizing experiences, pleasant surprises, and pure family fun. From gorgeous beach days and Gelato to ghost stories, sea lion encounters, and edgy art and awesome music – show up and fun just happens. [Read More]

“Tunnel tours?” I said, “What tunnel tours?” My mom handed me a brochure as we headed south from Regina. Hmmm, The Tunnels of Moose Jaw, as I read on I found out there were two tours and as if on cue she replied before my question, “If we hurry there will be time to do both.” [Read More]

From still active fossil dig sites to cool hallways in which immense dinosaur skeletons loom, investigating the mystery of the dinosaurs is a marvelous way to share time and have fun young companions. [Read More]

Following part of the epic journey of Lewis & Clark is an ideal way for parents to to augment school studies and have fun along the way. [Read More]

Summer in the mountains at the lake has its advantages from hiking and backpacking to mountain biking, kayaking and sailing, the choices in the Tahoe/Reno area are endless. [Read More]

To add extra value to any family vacation with young children one of the easiest things to do is find a dinosaur or maybe two. Maybe you cannot recreate Dinotopia but you can share in learning and fun. [Read More]

The bigger the dinosaurs and the more interactive the time, the more fun everyone will have. The squeals, smiles and non-stop questions make any family vacation even better. [Read More]

Creating a family adventure for three generations can be ticky but who doesn’t love legends, mountains, boats, trains, great food, and lovely Swiss chocolate? Sounds like a sensible formula for and a family adventure. [Read More]

National wildlife refuges offer families terrific family vacation possibilities for hiking, camping and to observe wild animals in their natural habitats. [Read More]

There’s plenty for kids and their grandparents to enjoy in Spain and the trip doesn't have to break the bank - city cards, tourist buses, vacation apartments and villas offer visitors good value. [Read More]

Located between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, the area is dotted with ghost towns, acres of wilderness, mysterious caverns and cowboy culture. Ride horseback; dig for gems; experience living history. Vacation Gold West Country style where summer is easy. [Read More]

Imagine a spot with enough small town charm that it could be a movie set. That's Montello. It has the ideal small town atmosphere, the old stone buildings, faded billboard signs, two lakes, and as the center piece four waterfalls cascade over red granite into the old quarry. [Read More]

Famous for its laid-back attitude, as much as for its sunny skies and sparkling waters, Key West is a permanent part of the American imagination. With lots of opportunities for both education and entertainment Key West has a lot to offer families – both on the water and on shore. [Read More]

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the best aquariums in the United States and is ranked third best family attraction in the United States by the Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide. It definitely deserves a place on any family’s “to-do” list. [Read More]

The combination of sunshine, seagulls, sunscreen, sand and surf create the ultimate backdrop for a family vacation at the beach with surfing as part of the fun. Along Florida's space Coast surfers thrive on the waves along the Atlantic Coast. [Read More]

Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone, which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Best described as a class act, the Getty is always rewarding to the senses because the location is awesome and the atmosphere of the complex energizing. It is a blue ribbon spot to be enjoyed. [Read More]

Investigating the mystery of the dinosaurs and their world is a marvelous way to share time and have fun with your kids and lasting value to your family vacation. [Read More]

The beaches, waterways and parks frame a rich menu of activities and make it easy to unwind and escape from the stresses of everyday life. The area beaches are awesome. In addition to fun-in-the-sun, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers families with teens great stuff beyond-the-beach. [Read More]