The Family Travel Files Vacation Planning Information

Several ski resorts near Boone, North Carolina offer family members of all ages’ high-energy snow tubing experiences ideal for spending sunny winter days in the snow together. [Read More]

Just follow US Highway # 1 and you'll find traditional Southern friendliness and plenty of things to share with your kids. Beginning with wilderness retreats and balmy starry nights and adding marvelous kid-friendly museums and plenty of history points, the state offers family fun Southern-style. [Read More]

Mark your calendar, Smithsonian Magazine's annual Museum Day is Saturday September 26, 2015, a day when participating museums across America will offer free admission for 24 hours. [Read More]

From art and antiques to retro fashion, from fresh produce to cheap eats and everything in between, London’s markets are the place to go for the ultimate cultural shopping experience for families. [Read More]

From Zoo Miami adventures and Parrot Jungle bird antics to big splashes at the Seaquarium and the small discoveries at the Miami Children’s Museum, Miami has an energizing and engaging side for families. [Read More]

The Keys of Marathon have a lot to offer families looking for a green-themed vacation or an escape from the occasional chaos of Key West. From dolphins and turtles to wild birds and gorgeous beaches, Marathon is a great place for families looking to get in touch with nature. [Read More]

Planning an authentic family vacation on Crete means enjoying the popular spots on the island and taking the roads less traveled allowing for discoveries along the way. [Read More]

Pack up and head south from Miami along US #1 (a.k.a. The Overseas Highway). Distance is measured by mile markers, the closer to Key West the smaller the number. The “wows” and “cools” start as Homestead fades in the rear view mirror.   [Read More]

A terrific family beach vacation includes sand, sun, sea plus an occasional surf board, a little beach music, crabbing, sailing and sandcastle picnics. Find the perfect match for your family in Maryland, Delaware or Virginia. [Read More]

Combine majestic redwood forests, miles of great family-friendly beaches, lighthearted people, and an array of fun activities – your next family vacation is ready made. [Read More]

Paris may be known as the romantic heart of Europe, but its appeal is multi generational. From the Eiffel Tower to the Lourve the city is a feast for the senses of both the young and the young at heart - think Beauty and the Beast and Hunchback of Notre Dame. [Read More]

Looking for an easy way to slowdown, disconnect and unplug? Consider a family farmstay holiday. Escape to rural America with your kids and enjoy your own free range family fun. [Read More]

Traveling with a teen, one-on-one, can be both rewarding and challenging. Add a spa stay and the outcome is anyone’s guess. Temple Gardens Mineral Spa is a retreat that works for all generations. [Read More]

Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for all ages and the story of Lewis & Clark is uniquely American, a story worth sharing with your kids. Organizing a family version takes time but is definitively worth the effort. Just add a few real fossils and it will be the trip of a lifetime. [Read More]

From the earth-friendly atmosphere of Brevard Zoo and the natural beauty of Merritt Island to miles of uncrowded beaches and awesome surf, the Space Coast offers very green family vacation options. [Read More]

Southern West Virginia offers hiking, biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, live theatre, antiques, golf, sporting clays, fishing, horseback riding, caving and spa experiences. [Read More]

We have the ideal beach house - a home away-from-home. It has room to be together and space to escape – absolutely essential with three generations including five teens and four children younger than ten. [Read More]

From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. [Read More]

Watch whales from the beach; ride down mountain slopes; snorkel over a volcano; surf the wind; ride a sugar train, the fun is waiting. The island offers miles and miles of pristine uncrowded beaches, marvelous surf and dependable sea breezes. Maui has the good stuff for families.   [Read More]

Spending time in Philly with kids is always rewarding. The city is a first-class family vacation location offering hundreds of ways to share really cool stuff and create one-of-a-kind memories. [Read More]