We went to Puerto Vallarta expecting beaches and resorts. What we got was adventure, mountain views, great food, and a trip the whole family still talks about.

We took our three kids to the iconic pink Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town and it turned out to be one of our best family hotel stays ever. From sprawling gardens perfect for kids to run and play, incredibly warm service that made us feel at home, connecting family rooms, afternoon tea, a resident cat, and Table Mountain views, The Nellie exceeded every expectation. Honest review with all the family-friendly details and tips.

We took our three kids on a malaria-free safari at Founders Lodge in South Africa, and it exceeded every expectation. From staying in a restored railway carriage, incredible game drives with our guide Juvan, baby animals, and warm personal service, this was one of our best family trips yet. Honest review with real costs, family tips, and why it works so well with kids ages 8–13.

We took our kids to Newport, Rhode Island for a fall long weekend and it became one of our favorite family getaways ever. From Gilded Age mansions and oceanfront walks to the best lobster rolls, harbor views, and a hotel we absolutely loved, this trip had the perfect mix of elegant and relaxed. Honest family review with our full itinerary and tips.

Our honest guide to visiting Krabi with kids, including our family review of Sofitel Krabi, island hopping to Phi Phi and Hong Island, Thai Town of Elephant, beachfront dinners, and why we wish we had stayed longer.

We hiked the 10-mile Iceberg Lake Trail in Glacier National Park with our three kids (ages 6-11) and it was one of the best days of our trip. Epic views, a glacier-fed lake, wildlife, and a real sense of accomplishment. Honest family hiking guide with tips.

Elephant dung turned into paper, temple stairs at Doi Suthep, and khao soi three bowls in. Chiang Mai became our family’s favorite stop in Thailand, and two nights wasn’t nearly enough.

A last-minute girls trip, a speakeasy we didn’t want to leave, and Noah Kahan live at a beachside festival. Four days off duty with my college best friend at The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun.

Savanna views right outside our window, giraffes at breakfast, and Boma’s bread service worth the wait. Here’s why Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge keeps pulling our family back.

Monkeys rattling the treehouse door at 6am, a bamboo cooking class over an open fire, and emerald water at Cheow Lan Lake. Our family’s stay at Our Jungle Camp in Khao Sok National Park.

Three monkeys watching us eat lunch, a private hillside pool villa, and a stranger’s wedding fireworks over dinner on our last night. Our honest review of Pimalai Resort & Spa on Koh Lanta.

Elephants, treehouses, midnight McDonald’s runs, and khao soi three times in two days. Here’s our family’s full three-week Thailand itinerary, from Bangkok to Koh Lanta to Chiang Mai.

Aqua shows, a silent dance party, and crepes after dinner near the elevator piano bar. A preview sailing on Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas, scouted for our next family cruise.

A moose swimming right past our boat on Swiftcurrent Lake, a 5-mile hike to Avalanche Lake, and seven days based on the Many Glacier side of the park. Our family’s honest itinerary for Glacier National Park with kids.

Delta SkyMiles got us to Los Cabos, a sunset boat sail and a small-boat whale watching tour filled the days, and the kids never tired of cartwheels in the sand. Four nights at Hard Rock Los Cabos with our family of five.

Rope-dropping Universal’s newest park, Jed riding Curse of the Werewolf three times, and a Wizarding World expansion that lived up to the hype. Here’s how our family’s Epic Universe preview day went.