Travel By Design: Family Travel
“Memories made together last forever”
The definition of family travel has been evolving over years. As families grow and as older generations live longer, a typical family vacation becomes more than a visit to a trip with mom, dad and the kids. Today, many family trips are multi-generational and include travel opportunities that combine everyone’s interests.
Explore the world with your family. From the most youngest family member to the oldest one, the world has so much to offer to all those who don’t wish to leave any member behind. Every member can find something of their interest or taste even while traveling with family.
Take a road trip or explore some nearby mountain village or be mesmerized by Iguaza Falls, or explore American History. Just move out of your homes and take the kids and oldies along to explore the beauty of nature, learn some new culture or try some unknown dish.
Let Your Children Soar: Teach Your Kids Responsible Travel
By Ann-Marie CahillTravel is the greatest educator. It provides the greatest opportunity to open our minds and give practical application beyond anything we could ever learn in a classroom. However, it is a complete package. With great travel comes great responsibility… or something like that. As travel-loving parents, that responsibility includes teaching … Read more Read more
The World Family Travel Social Responsibility
Finding the Perfect Costa Rican Beach
By Eliza AmonCosta Rica has 300 beaches along nearly 800 miles of coastline so choosing the right one is challenging. Playa Espadrilla, a serene mile-long beach on the Pacific side of Costa Rica met my family’s antithetical needs, providing a perfect base for a weeklong vacation. Read more
Central and South America Family Travel
Experiencing the Power of Children at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Experience the extraordinary stories of children who have made and are making a difference in this world at the Power of Children exhibit in the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Read more
United States Family Travel Social Responsibility
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a Visit to These English Museums
By Ali JenningsMarch is Women’s History Month. Celebrated in the UK, the USA, and Australia to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8th, this month highlights the contributions women have made to events in history and contemporary society. Read more
United Kingdom Family Travel Events & Festivals History The Arts
Top 8 Free Things to do in New Orleans
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Let’s face it; travel can be expensive. But, when you know where to go, you can explore new destinations at a fraction of the cost. One of our favorite places, New Orleans (aka The Big Easy), can be pricey to visit but is filled with rich culture, historic buildings and … Read more Read more
New Orleans Budget Travel Family Travel
Discover Black History and Culture While Traveling the USA
By Terri MarshallAs a Southern-born white woman, incorporating Black history sites into my travel plans never crossed my mind… until I married a Black man. Read more
United States Family Travel History
Exploring Acadia National Park
By JenLyn FitzAcadia National Park is one of the fifty-eight National Parks in the United States and it is in the state of Maine. The park’s original Read more
United States Backpacking & Camping Family Travel History
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Beijing, China
By Kirsten HarringtonIt was Fall of 2019 and Beijing was beautiful, with ripe persimmons hanging from trees like lanterns and golden gingko trees glowing in the park. But as the days grew shorter and the arctic chill set in, my spirits sank. Thanksgiving was just around the corner, and I longed for … Read more Read more
Asia United States Family Travel Events & Festivals
Why the Westman Islands Should Top your Iceland Must-See List
By Kirsten HarringtonWe had checked off a handful of well-known sights already on our three days in Iceland: soaking in the Blue Lagoon, zipping up close to icebergs in a zodiac and hiking up to Svartifoss, an impressive waterfall tumbling over Jenga-like basalt columns. Read more
Europe Adventure Family Travel Nature & Outdoors Food & Drink
Safe and Spooky: Where to enjoy Halloween from a Social Distance
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Halloween is around the corner and the ghouls and goblins are coming for us whether we’re ready or not. This time they will be frightening us from a safe distance. But don’t worry because your adrenaline will still run high. Read more
The World Family Travel Events & Festivals
What Happens When You Revisit a Favorite Childhood Vacation
By Cara SieraWhen I was a kid, one family trip inspired my imagination like no other ever had. Recently, I went back to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, hoping to experience some of that childhood excitement once again. What I found was a museum in disrepair – but … Read more Read more
United States Adventure Family Travel
The Joys of Traveling with Kids
By Catherine ParkerYou never know how the journey is going to change you and your family. For my family of three ordinary kids and one mom on a mission, my desire to travel with my kids had a profound and positive effect on all of us. Read more
The World Family Travel
Kansas City – More than just a Sleepy Mid-Western City
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Kansas City, founded in 1838 (the Missouri side), is a city that has a full and rich history for being in the mellow Mid-West region of the United States. Read more
United States Family Travel History Literature & Music
Exploring Niagara Falls
By Kathleen WallsNiagara Falls, one of America’s most scenic wonders, wasn’t always a pristine park open to the public. Comprised of three waterfalls that straddle the U.S.-Canadian border, the falls have a long history; not all of it pretty. Industrial factories once marred their astonishing grandeur and their spectacular views were restricted. … Read more Read more
North America Family Travel Nature & Outdoors
10 notable Fourth of July celebrations across America
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.On July 4th, the nation sings Happy birthday to the United States of America. This summer day is Independence Day in the US and one of the busiest travel and tourism holidays in North America. Flights coming to America and from coast to coast are full. Hotels in the top … Read more Read more
United States Family Travel Events & Festivals History