Among the best things to do in Budapest, Hungary are enjoy pastries while sipping coffee in luxurious cafes, explore its gorgeous architecture, or visit a public bath, says World TravelingMom. Or...
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A European river cruise might be a good fit if your family enjoys exploring palaces, churches, medieval history – and skipping logistics. Philadelphia Traveling Mom Sarah Ricks and her family...
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Deciding to take a Carnival cruise is a no-brainer. However, choosing the ship can be a difficult task as Carnival Cruise Lines currently has 25 ships in its fleet with more on the way. The best way...
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The Danube River through central Europe is crowded with river tour boats, but few are as sleek and luxurious as the AmaWaterways river cruise ships. The AmaStella, which launched in 2016,...
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If you’re planning a Disney Cruise, you may be overwhelmed by what activities are worth an additional cost, or how you should spend your time aboard the ship. Wayfinding Traveling Mom Jennifer...
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The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas is more than just a cruise ship. It’s like a floating city at sea. With every type of food imaginable, shows, activities and even a boardwalk complete...
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With so many cruise lines to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to pick just one for your next family vacation. Sarah, our Twins Traveling Mom, recently returned from a 5 night Carnival...
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Carnival Cruise company has introduced a new way type of excursion at their port in Amber Cove: Cruise with Purpose. We review of both excursions so you can decide if cruising with purpose is for you.
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Cruises are no longer just for retirees. They are the hottest family vacation trend we’ve seen in recent years. Cruises offer plenty of activities for families. There are kids’ clubs for the youngest set, special programming for tweens and teens, water slides, surf simulators, stage shows, and enough food options to keep even ravenous teens satisfied.
Most of the major cruise lines offer family cruises, as does the best of them all: Disney Cruise Lines. Cruise to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe or the Hawaiian Islands. Cruising makes it easy to travel with kids: Unpack once and visit multiple destinations.
We TravelingMom writers love to cruise! We’ve been there, so we can offer real insight into the best cruise lines for families and the best cruise destinations for kids.
Wherever you are heading, chances are a TravelingMom has been there. With kids. Our family vacations span the globe so we can tell you what you need to know before you go. We know what works for kids and what doesn’t. And we’ve got tips for making the most of your family trip, wherever you want to go.
What You Want in a Family Vacation
On these pages, we’ll tell you about the best family hotels in the city you want to visit. We’ll tell you about the best things to do in that town. We’ll give you tips for flying there with kids, tips for saving money when you arrive and tips for getting the most out of your family vacations. And we’ll tell you the best free things to do in the town. Doing the free stuff is always the best way to save money on family vacations.
Our writers know the ins and outs of family vacations in Chicago, New York City, the Caribbean, Hawaii, London, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco and, of course that family vacation Mecca: Disney.
Get all of our tips and insight here. If you don’t find what you need, visit our TravelingMom Facebook page and post your question there. Chances are good someone will know the answer. That’s because TravelingMom’s family travel experts have been there. We have learned what works best for families. And we’re ready to share to make your family vacations the best they can be.
