Family Vacations Directory - North America

Miles of lovely hard-packed sand make beach hiking, bike riding, and sand volleyball almost too good to pass up. When the tide is out residents and visitors drive along the ocean’s edge, sometimes parking against the sand dunes that frame the land. [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]

Prepare to zip, soar, jump, glide and feel free. Just shake it up. Zipline adventures add new perspectives; shake up your norm; build confidence; provide extra thrills, and will add “whoa!” moments to any family vacation. [Read More]

Corny or not, mazes are made for families looking for earth bound, screen free fun. From country traditions in New Mexico and Oklahoma to luscious apples in Arizona, the season is in full swing. [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]

Corn mazes, living history farms, and fall festivals provide unique agri-adventures for families and boundless screen free ways to share earth-friendly activities and create memories. [Read More]

When time is tight pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a daytrip or a weekend escape, enjoying time together and making family memories matters. [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]

As most 10-year-olds will tell you, the oceans are a very important part of our planet. World Oceans Day (WOD) helps more of us focus on the importance. [Read More]

Locate a Ren faire and share the fun with your kids encountering knights, royal maidens, bards, wizards and perhaps a pixie or two, all in one place on the same day in an atmosphere punctuated by entertainment and living history moments creating an experience that is pure fun. [Read More]

A summer family vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains means cool nights with sunny days and the chance to participate in spunky, energizing activities which deliver mini thills, and memorable moments. [Read More]

All-inclusive and all-American dude ranch vacations combine classic American traditions with fresh air, open spaces and plenty of bonding opportunities. [Read More]

Just as no two families are alike, no two beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard the options for fun remain varied. [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]

The ideal family reunion location offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, interesting activities for three( or more) generations, great gathering spaces, and planning assistance to make it happen. [Read More]

Family vacation camp is similar to summer camps for kids but for the whole family gets in on the fun. The lodgings are basic, meals and many activities are included and the experience is easy on the family vacation budget. [Read More]

Planning a road trip to the 16th century is easy in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota where faires and festivals are populated by knights, maidens, and royalty and the atmosphere is difficult to duplicate on your own. [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]

For guaranteed winter family fun add a snow tubing adventure to your calendar. Anyone who loves good old fashioned fun will be thrilled by the possibilities offered by the snow play areas in Colorado, Utah or New Mexico. [Read More]

Canadians know how to celebrate winter embracing snow exuberance and creative style. Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario make enjoying winter with kids seem fun easy with sled dog rides, ice painting and bannock roasting all part of the mix. [Read More]