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Learn how to plan the best family vacation in California

Plan Your Family Vacation in California

If you’re planning a family vacation in California and aren’t sure where to go, join #KidsNTrips on Twitter. You might win a LEGOLAND California stay and tickets.

The dragon coaster is also at LEGOLAND New York.

8 Reasons to Buy the Southern California Citypass

Travelers wanting to hit SoCal’s best theme parks should absolutely look at the Southern California CityPASS for convenience and discounted tickets.

weekend in new orleans itinerary

Weekend in New Orleans Itinerary: What to Do & Where to Eat

Find the best things to do in New Orleans over a weekend from where to eat, stay and shop in addition to cool cultural activities.

A glorious muffuletta sandwich we ate on a New Orleans food tour with Doctor Gumbo.

Take the Best Food Tour in New Orleans

One of the best ways to actually learn about what you’re eating and do some sightseeing along the way is via a New Orleans food tour or, better yet, a food history tour!

Katie Dillon works from a hotel room.

International House New Orleans Review

See why International House New Orleans is the perfect boutique hotel for a NOLA trip as it embraces the city’s history, art, spirituality and joie de vivre.

Find the best things to do in Albuquerque when you just have a few days to spend there.

Fun Things to Do in Albuquerque (A Three-Day Itinerary)

A family-friendly itinerary that gives you an idea of things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico over a long weekend including where to eat, museums and more.

Pool deck at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown in morning sun

Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown: Review & Booking Advice

See why my new go-to luxury hotel in DTLA is InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown including what it’s like to stay in a Club Level suite.

A blue bicycle on the sand of East Beach in Santa Barbara.

One Block From the Beach in Santa Barbara

Things to do in Santa Barbara a block from the beach, easily accessible with a Hotel Indigo bike and a willingness to discover.

Find the best hotels in The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel for your next vacation.

7 Best Hotels and Vacation Rentals in the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

While there are laid-back luxury hotels and resorts in The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, vacation rentals suit larger families and groups, too.

An open shell on driftwood on a Sanibel Island beach.

Enjoy the World’s Best Shelling at the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Why those with an affinity for seashells, shelling and peaceful beach vacations must go to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.

Cayo Costa is a popular thing to do when visiting Sanibel Island.

10 Things to Do in the Beaches Fort Myers & Sanibel

Shelling is one of the best things to do in Fort Myers and Sanibel Island but there is far more ranging from craft breweries to secluded island tours.

A manatee swims up to my camera in Crystal River, Florida

What It’s Like to Swim With Crystal River Manatees in Florida

How to swim with (or, really, passively observe) manatees in Crystal River, Florida including where to stay and which tour to book.