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New cruise ships and new ways to experience favorite destinations top our list of 2026's best family vacation ideas.

Colorful leaves on the trees or crunching underfoot. Apple picking and cider sipping. Cozy sweaters and fireplaces and a certain crispness in the air. There’s just something uniquely special about a ...

The secret to family vacation bliss? Getting everyone in the family involved in the planning process — kids included. New research shows that kids are asking for a bigger voice when it comes to ...

We are so lucky to live in Massachusetts because there are so many fantastic places to visit in New England, which are just a short car ride away. We can drive in one direction to see some of the best ...

My husband and I took our first cruise 16 years ago for our honeymoon. We went on more cruises after becoming parents, but had never brought our kids with us. Taking my 10 and 13-year-olds on a cruise ...

It has actually been proven on a scientific level that the experience of family travel makes kids demonstrably happier while also educating them and enriching their lives. In fact, research shows that ...