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Boca Beach Club Launches Family-Friendly Amenities

Beachfront outpost to Waldorf Astoria's historic Boca Raton Resort & Club, the "barefoot elegance"-branded Boca Beach Club—set in chichi Boca Raton, Florida—is making a playtime-fueled power play for the family market. A bevy of new kid-friendly amenities have rolled out this year, with their most recently announced "kite concierge" and partnership with Random House Children's Books, the latest in a steady stream of family-minded initiatives.

Posted by Elissa Richard on May 02, 2012 at 12:21:07 PM EDT Tagged: Florida, Children, Family Travel, Beach Vacations
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Life-Changing Trips

Volunteer Vacations: See the World, Change the World

Vacations do the body (and soul) good, and none more so than volunteer trips. They are among the best ways to really see, and connect with, the world. So we rounded up a few choice trips to get you started.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 23, 2012 at 5:02:22 PM EDT Tagged: Voluntourism, Children, Conservation, Eco-Travel, China, Costa Rica
Deals & Discoveries

Top Animal Encounters for Kids in Sunny Locales

While family trips to the zoo can be fun, we recommend taking the experience to another level by getting up close and personal with animals themselves. At the following resorts and attractions in nearby sunny locales, families can swim with manatees, play with dolphins, and even—if you’re brave—feed a lion!

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 11, 2012 at 1:23:17 PM EDT Tagged: Family Travel, Florida, Antigua, Puerto Vallarta, Children
Disney, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Disney’s Best Nighttime Attractions

Contrary to popular belief, Walt Disney World doesn’t close down entirely at night. In fact, many of the park’s most entertaining shows happen in the evening, and some activities and attractions are best visited after dusk, when crowds thin out.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 09, 2012 at 11:49:37 AM EST Tagged: Disney, Entertainment, Children
Disney

7 Unexpected Places to Meet Disney Characters

Most first time visitors to the Walt Disney World theme parks assume they'll have to stand in line for hours to meet Mickey. Here are seven great, unexpected, places to meet your favorite characters—in Orlando and beyond.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 16, 2012 at 5:32:45 PM EST Tagged: Florida, Walt Disney World, Children, Family Travel
Disney

Disney's Top 5 Holiday Experiences, Plus Tips for Surviving the Crowds

No one does the holidays quite like Disney. Amid the towering Christmas trees and colorful decorations, there's lots of fun to be had, including specialty tours, a spectacular light show, and a big bash with music and sweets for an extra dose of good cheer.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on December 13, 2011 at 2:14:14 PM EST Tagged: Disney, Family Travel, Children, Florida
Practical Travel Tips

How to Pack for Kids: 6 Simple Tips

Whether your family is heading out for a long flight or a quick road trip, reduce your pre-trip stress with our simple family travel packing tips. From making a list to creative carry-ons, you'll help prevent adult and kid meltdowns away from home.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 16, 2011 at 1:00:26 PM EDT Tagged: Family Travel, Packing, Children, How To
Practical Travel Tips

Planning a family trip? Consider giving everyone his or her own bag.

Individual suitcases (preferably different colors—red for one, blue for another) help you locate items in a hurry. This will make life easy at the airport, as even little kids are not only capable of toting around a mini-Pullman—they often enjoy it.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 13, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Packing, Children
Practical Travel Tips

Are Your Minors Traveling Unaccompanied? Know What Kid's Travel Documents are Needed

Do your kids have spring break plans—with our without you? Learn more about the difference between adult and child passports and when you need special documentation to travel with children.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 24, 2011 at 12:13:47 PM EST Tagged: Children, Air Travel, Passports and Visas