Family Travel Magazine Blog and Reviews

Last year, my daughter and I visited the Cayman Islands on a press trip, and we had such a great time.  I wouldn’t normally think of traveling to the Caribbean in the summer, but the rates are lower and the weather is just perfect.  I definitely hope to return to the Caymans again soon – [...]

Although my kids have to make up 6(!) snow/hurricane days this June, their summer vacation is still right around the corner. For us, summer is the perfect time to travel, because we have a lot more flexibility with travel dates, and don’t need to worry about our kids’ vacation or travel schedule. Wondering where to [...]

We’re currently on the beach on Marco Island, Florida. Look for full coverage starting later this week.

Niagara Falls and the surrounding area is one of the most family-friendly destinations in Canada with kid-friendly water-park hotels, casual restaurants and an array of attractions that will appeal to both the young and the young at heart. Whether staying for a weekend or several days there are enough activities to keep kids both busy [...]

Tell any child that you are taking them on an educational family vacation, and you are likely to hear groans and complaints. But, if you instead tell them all about your plans to visit the space museum, meet with Native Americans, or complete a spy mission, they’ll be thrilled. There’s so much rich history in [...]

I’ve gone to baseball spring training in Arizona for two years in a row, and it’s really one of my favorite family vacation spots.  There’s something for everyone in Arizona, so it’s a great time to not only enjoy baseball, but also have fun exploring the city of Phoenix with your family.  Here are five [...]

I’m of Portuguese heritage, and I’ve always wanted to visit both the mainland and the Azores – the islands off the coast of Portugal.  The Azores are only a four-hour flight from Boston, so they are a great way to experience European culture with a shorter flight.  Last week, I had the opportunity to visit [...]

With snow on the ground in much of the Northeast, families are ready to enjoy some warm weather on their spring break family vacations.  Wondering where to go on vacation with your kids during spring break?  Here are Family Travel Magazine’s top destinations for spring break family vacations.  Did we miss your favorite destination?  Leave [...]

The Nantucket Christmas Stroll weekend is this weekend, November 30rd to December 2nd, and if you are planning to visit with kids there are plenty of great things you can do.  Here are some tips to have the best weekend possible: Plan meals Many of the popular restaurants on Nantucket book up for the weekend, [...]

Back when I studied abroad in England (many years ago!), one of my favorite side trips was to Edinburgh, Scotland.  It’s so much more quaint than London, and also feels a lot more historic and unspoiled from modern times.  I didn’t have the chance to celebrate the holidays in Edinburgh, but I can imagine they [...]