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.

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.

Flying our family around the world would look very different without points and miles. We've learned that earning travel rewards doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't have to be a frequent business traveler to benefit. Here's how we use points to make bucket-list trips more affordable and how you can start doing the same.

We spent two nights driving South Africa's Garden Route with kids and came home with mixed opinions. Between whale watching, elephant encounters, dramatic ocean cliffs, storm-related closures, and charming coastal towns, here's what we loved, what surprised us, and what we'd do differently if we planned the trip again.

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.

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.

Three airlines, one KLM lounge shower that saved our sanity, and 11.5 hours in EVA Air Premium Economy that made the long-haul with kids actually bearable. How we flew from Atlanta to Bangkok.

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.