Endless fun on the Wildwoods beach boardwalk. Photo courtesy of Wildwoods Tourism

Resort and Beach Vacations

Disney Aulani Resort - Kapolei, Hawaii
This unique Disney resort has been open for six years, but we got a chance to spend a week there and get a true inside scoop on how to save some money and get the most of a family vacation there. Aulani is pretty much a perfect upscale resort vacation spot with family friendly accommodations, a world-class spa, and plenty of activities for both kids and adults. Definitely worth putting on your family travel bucket list. 

The Jersey Shore 
We love exploring the best Jersey Shore beaches. This year, we posted a huge round-up of 70 things to do at the Shore, and added write-ups for Asbury Park and Wildwood, NJ.

Panama City Beach, Florida 
Panama City Beach's location along the gulf coast gives it almost a Caribbean feel, minus the passport. Yet, it's filled with plenty of American-style family fun, including a science museum, water park, splash pads, and great eats.

Palm Springs, California 
With virtually perfect weather any day of the year, Palm Springs is a popular year-round destination for families. From wonderful resorts with amazing water slides to outdoor adventures in the desert or campy indoor fun, Palm Springs has something for everyone. 

Theme Parks and Attractions

LEGOLAND Beach Retreat - Florida
The LEGOLAND Hotel was already one of the most spectacular kid-friendly hotels, but with the opening of the LEGOLAND Beach Retreat, with cabins that look like life-sized LEGO houses, families are going bonkers for the Florida resort. Close to both the Gulf Coast and Orlando, it's a great add-on to your next Florida vacation. 

Kennedy Space Center - Cape Canaveral, Florida
If you're looking for a vacation spot that's fun for star-struck kids, as well as being educational, the Kennedy Space Center will be a hit. We checked out the new Heroes and Legends attraction and shared tips for visiting the 144,000 acre complex. 

Amazing World of Dr. Suess Museum - Springfield, MA
Although it's not a resort or a theme park, the Amazing World of Dr. Suess Museum was one of the hottest openings of 2017. Step into the world of Cat in the Hat creator for a colorful, interactive whimsical time. Luckily, Springfield, Massacheusetts has plenty of family-friendly fun to make it a worthy destination for a family vacation. 

Catch a changing of the guard ceremony in Ottawa. Photo via Bigstock.

Great Cities

Denver, Colorado
We added Denver to our growing list of City Guides when our intrepid travelers explored the Mile High City and found out it is an awesome destination for families with lots of great cultural attractions as well as never-ending outdoor options. 

Orlando, Florida 
This year Orlando saw two big theme park openings with Disney's new Pandora - World of Avatar and Universal's Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon. But, Orlando is much more than just theme parks. Our local insider shared fifty fun things to do in Orlando besides the theme parks. 

Ottawa, Canada
While Ottawa may not be at the top of your family travel bucket list, we found out that there's a lot to recommend Canada's capital. Think Washington, DC style museums and attractions, but with the possibility of bumping into the dreamy Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania 
Just south of the Poconos, The Valley isn't one city, but the area around Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, PA. That just means it's that much more chock-full of entertainment for the kids. From crayons and caverns to music, science, and more, the Lehigh Valley has something to offer everyone in the family year-round.

A Yellowstone vacation doesn't stink, even if the sulfur springs do.

State and National Parks

We love exploring these national treasures. In 2017 we shared tips on planning family vacations at Acadia National Park in Maine,  Anza-Borrego Desert, California's largest state park, and Yellowstone National Park.