With expensive ticket prices and flight delays complicating air travel, it’s no surprise that many Americans (myself included) are opting for shorter getaways within driving distance from home. Not so much a weekend getaway as a micro vacation (or “micro-cation”), the emerging trend is all about packing a big vacation punch into just a few … [Read more…]
In case you need a refresher on this year’s D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event Experiences Showcase (a mouthful, I know), here’s the TL;DR: there’s a lot coming to Walt Disney World over the next few years. Monstropolis concept art (Photo: Walt Disney World) In fewer words, between now and 2030 ish, we’ll see Tropical Americas … [Read more…]
The biennial D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returned to the Anaheim Convention Center this past weekend, offering Disney fans from around the world the chance to gather and marathon their way through 12 hour days, 25,000 steps a day, and infinite amounts of joy. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (Photo: Carly Neil, The … [Read more…]
Disney is hard at work creating new experiences at its theme parks around the world, but at the company’s original theme park, Disneyland, there are plenty of exciting things happening. In fact, over the past year, the park celebrated its 70th anniversary, and now it’s ready to look into the future of the parks, resorts, … [Read more…]
There’s just something uniquely special about a fall getaway. Cozy sweaters and roaring fires. Apple picking and cider sipping. Spooky stories and haunted sites. Colorful leaves on the trees and a certain crispness in the air. The weather’s ideal for spending lots of time outdoors, and it’s “shoulder season” in a lot of places, which … [Read more…]
I grew up on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, where water visibility was variable to say the least. That’s not to say I didn’t love going to the beach as many times a week as humanly possible, but I spent most of my time boogie boarding and building sand castles, not marveling at the crystal clear waters. … [Read more…]
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World between now and the end of October? If you’re a fan of all things spooky (but not too scary), now is a great time of year to visit. Disney goes all-out with its Halloween and fall offerings, with something for every guest to enjoy. (Photo: Disney) Fall is … [Read more…]
From airline tickets to rental car rates, the cost of travel just seems to keep going up. And families are feeling the pinch. According to Priceline’s inaugural 2026 State of Summer Travel Report, 44% of Americans say a summer vacation feels out of reach this year, but 73% of respondents plan to do whatever it takes … [Read more…]
It used to be that visiting a ski resort was something you only did during the winter. And who could blame you for thinking that was still the case? Many ski destinations still don’t exactly scream summer vacation. But in recent years, some of North America’s most family-friendly ski resorts have upped their summer vacation … [Read more…]
Sure, New England is beautiful in the fall. But the northeastern corner of the United States is also home to some of the country’s most idyllic lakes perfect for summer family vacations. And with fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, mountain biking, moose safaris, and even a few outdoor water parks nearby to keep families entertained, there’s … [Read more…]