Family Travel News

Marriott International has opened the first hotel in Downtown Portland, Oregon’s thriving, revitalized Pearl District along the Willamette River. The new Residence Inn is...

A new RIU resort has opened in Panama, offering a second location in the Central American country provided by the international hotel and resort...

As the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings approaches, a new memorial exhibit has opened at the Boston Public Library in Boston. “Dear...

Following Delta’s recent changes to its frequent flyer awards program, both American Airlines and US Airways are making changes to their rewards programs. US...

Two oceanfront hotels in Virginia Beach, Va., are closing at the end of summer, possibly to make room for a new hotel. The Seaside...

As ticket prices rise in Orlando for Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World theme parks, so will parking. Disney World has announced a $2...

A new theme park For those who feel the need for speed and have a love for “TopGear” is scheduled to open in Spain...

TripAdvisor, the parent company to FamilyVacationCritic.com, released a new survey showing family travel is on the rise. The survey of more than 2,700 found...

Spanish hotel operator Melia Hotels International will continue its global expansion when it opens its first property in New York in 2016. The new...

For the first time, Cape Cod’s Barnstable Municipal Airport will welcome a direct flight from New York City by a major commercial airliner. JetBlue...

New Jersey is one step closer to passing a bill that will ban smoking at all public parks and beaches, including all of the...

Historic Philadelphia is kicking off the season with the reopening of Franklin Square next week on April 9. A family-friendly play place, Franklin Square...

Universal Orlando‘s newest hotel, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, officially opened Monday. The resort, which features a retro, 1950s-1960s theme, is the fourth — and...

Aqua Hospitality is converting the former Waikiki Joy Hotel into Aqua Oasis, following a $2.5-million renovation. The renewed hotel will reemerge on April 15...

Forget traditional Easter Egg hunts, scouring lawns and bushes for colorful treats. In this technology-advanced world, New York City is offering a hunt using...

The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., will reopen this spring following a nearly three-year closure. Damaged in a 2011 earthquake, the iconic monument has...

Dolly Parton’s theme park, Dollywood, opened for its 29th season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., with the debut of a the new FireChaser Express roller...

After much anticipation, the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York will open May 21, following a five-day dedication period. Although the World...

With the popularity of Disney’s latest animated feature, “Frozen,” Disney Cruise Line today announced it is adding Norway to its itinerary in 2015. The...

It’s a catchy tune you cannot get out of your head after riding “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. The ride...

B Resort will be opening this summer at Downtown Disney, providing one more new hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort area. The new...

Give Kids the World, a nonprofit resort offering children with life-threatening illnesses a free place to stay with their families while visiting Orlando-area theme...

Disney World Resort has begun utilizing its new MagicBands wristband service on select guests this week. The new wristbands are meant to be an...

Morey’s Piers, located in the popular Jersey Shore destination of Wildwood, N.J., has announced it will reopen for the 2014 season on April 12,...

A new survey conducted by Bank of America highlighted trends in spring break travel for families. In the survey of more than 14,000 people,...