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9 Things to Do With Kids on Maui

For when the kids get bored of building sandcastles while the parents hang out at the tiki bar, here are nine activities and destinations guaranteed to entertain the youngsters and the young-at-hearts alike. Read more

Posted by Leslie Lang on July 29, 2013 at 8:57:00 AM EDT Tagged: Maui, Hawaii, Kids, Vacation Tips, Family Travel
Ask a Fodor's Disney Expert: Special Needs, Annual Passes, and More

You're all ready to go to Disney—the fights are booked, the kids are packed. But you still have questions. Our resident Disney expert is on the case, with questions on PhotoPass and special needs. Read more

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on July 10, 2013 at 1:55:38 PM EDT Tagged: Disney, Walt Disney World, Tips, Family Travel
Dagmara Dominczyk's Perfect Polish Road Trip

Author and actress Dagmara Dominczyk takes her family to her native Poland on the regular, so when it came time to plan a summertime road trip, she knew just where to turn. Herewith, her idyllic Polish country road trip. (And a plea for the rest of us to follow suit.) Read more

Posted by Dagmara Dominczyk on July 02, 2013 at 2:41:31 PM EDT Tagged: Poland, Road Trips, Family Travel
Salt House Inn Opens on Cape Cod

Imagine if your most stylish friends opened a boutique hotel on Cape Cod. Now add in hefty hotel experience between them and you've got the formula for this fab new property. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on June 11, 2013 at 1:58:03 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, News
5 Must-Do Activities in Sanibel, Florida

The charms of Sanibel, a subtropical barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's southwestern coast, are many. From a wildlife refuge to pontoon boat cruises, here are five ways to discover them. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on June 10, 2013 at 8:56:32 AM EDT Tagged: Florida, Summer, Outdoors, Island, Beach Vacations, Beaches
5 Fun Summer Family Adventures

Summertime is prime family adventure time. So from taking quirky factory tours to training to become a Junior Ranger, here are our top picks for getting out and exploring together this summer. Read more

Posted by Erin Gifford on June 04, 2013 at 8:55:20 AM EDT Tagged: Family Travel, Children, Summer, Tips
14 Things to Do with Kids on Hawaii's Big Island

A family trip to Hawaii's Big Island would be one filled with outdoor thrills, animal adventures, and educational experiences. Top it off with great food, and you've got unforgettable memories, too. Read more

Posted by Leslie Lang on May 23, 2013 at 11:37:51 AM EDT Tagged: Hawaii, Big Island, Family Travel, Children, Tips
Just Back From: Babymoon in the Bahamas

A babymoon in the Bahamas has one order of business: you must do absolutely nothing. Your options are breakfast on the balcony, lounging by the ocean, and sunset strolls on the beach. Read more

Posted by Aaron Starmer on May 23, 2013 at 8:55:15 AM EDT Tagged: Bahamas, Babymoon, Island, Beaches, Caribbean
Ask a Fodor's Disney Expert: Healthy Eats, Boys at Disney, and More

You're all ready to go to Disney—the kids are packed, you've got good walking shoes. But you still have questions. Our resident Disney expert is on the case, taking on healthy eats and parades. Read more

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on May 20, 2013 at 11:32:59 AM EDT Tagged: Disney, Tips, Family Travel, Fodor's
4 New Moms' Tips for Traveling with Kids

Traveling as a new family can be one of life's great joys and also one of its most frustrating endeavors. But with the right tools, it can be easy (!) and fun (!!) for all. We turned to four new moms for their top tips. Read more

Posted by Jimmy Im on April 24, 2013 at 4:03:57 PM EDT Tagged: Family Travel, Children, Tips