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12 Best Family Vacations in Texas
From beautiful beaches to Old West towns, Texas has something for every type of family vacation.
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Can Babies and Kids Go in Hot Tubs?
We talked to Dr. Lara McKenzie, Principal Investigator at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Hotels and Resorts Accommodate Food Allergies
Does your child suffer from food allergies? Many hotels and resorts are introducing allergy-friendly dining.
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Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels for a Family Vacation
Decide whether renting a vacation house or booking a hotel room is right for your next family vacation.
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10 Safety Tips for Travel With Teens
Prepare yourself and your teens on how to be safe on your next family vacation.
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8 Spring Break Travel Tips for Families
Hotels are hot with discounts during March and April. But before you book your spring break vacation with the kids, consider our spring break travel…
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5 First-Time Skiing Tips for Families
So much preparation goes into the experience that it can seem downright intimidating, especially for beginners. That’s why we’ve rounded up several tips, with advice…
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13 Free Travel Apps for Families
Consult these 13 useful (and free!) apps for stress-free travel with your family. Find the closest restroom, easily navigate traffic, compare parking prices, and more.
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6 Ways to Teach Your Kids Through Travel
When summer comes to an end and the kids are back in school, there are still ways to get away — and enhance their education…
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10 Best Mother-Daughter Trips
Want to plan a girls’ getaway with your mom or daughter (or both)? Consider paying a visit to these achievement-oriented attractions, all celebrating the amazing…
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10 Best Baseball Stadiums in the U.S.
catch a baseball game at one these 10 family-friendly ballparks, all filled with history, home runs and fun for kids.
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9 Best Credit Cards for Travel Rewards
From expanded elbow room and exclusive one-on-one meetings with Disney characters to free flights, complimentary hotel nights and even cold cash to cover the cost…
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5 Money-Saving Vacation Tips for Families
Vacations are fun, but they’re not cheap. With the help of Family Vacation Critic readers, we’ve unpacked some ways to save money–and stress–the next time…
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Treat Your Family to a Tour Group Vacation
The 1969 film, “If It’s Tuesday, This Must be Belgium,” depicted a funny, but sometimes all too true, look at a tour group of Americans…
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11 Family Travel Mistakes Not to Make
Here’s what you shouldn’t do on your next family vacation — learned from first-hand experience.
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Surviving Travel Emergencies
Vacations are meant to be happy occasions filled with even happier faces. But sometimes, even the best of travel plans can be thrown off course…
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6 Wet-Weather Vacation Tips
Despite our best-laid plans, weather can wreak havoc on our family vacations. Perhaps we can overlook the bad weather when it’s a weekend getaway, but…
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U.S. Passports for Kids: 10 Common Questions, Answered
Read our step-by-guide to getting your child his or her first passport.
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6 Tips for Single Parent Vacations
Planning a family vacation as a single parent? Consider these vacation tips and travel options.
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Should I Take My Kids Out of School for Vacation?
Thinking about taking your kids out of school for a family trip? Here are some answers to your questions and tips on how to make…
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7 Ways to Get Alone Time on a Family Vacation
Once upon a time, a vacation meant quiet dinners and strolls along the beach. Then the kids came along and meals grew cold as you…
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Special Needs Travel
While traveling with a child with special needs may require a little more planning and adjustment, it’s just a different category of family vacationing that,…
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