Whether it's a few hours to Grandma's house or a multi-day summer vacation, taking the kids on road trips is a rite of passage for parents. Doing it right, however, requires practice and preparation.

Planning a beach trip with kids sounds relaxing in theory, but in practice, it can feel like organizing a small military operation. Between packing the right gear, choosing a beach […] ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. The holiday season, while filled with joy and excitement, often comes ...

No kids? No problem. Planning a trip once they’re away can be a pat on the back for all that hard work. The kids are away at college. The dog’s schedule has become the central focus. And suddenly, ...

If you’re looking to go on a road trip with your kids, you might be worried about how this is going to turn out. You may be concerned that this is going to be boring for them, that they’re not going ...

On a recent multigenerational trip to Walt Disney World Resort, my three young children spent four unforgettable days with their grandparents. Our family rode all the classic rides at Magic Kingdom, ...

From nostalgia-fueled road trips to kid-led planning and shorter getaways, these trends will shape how families vacation in ...

Planning a family trip to Anaheim, California? So many immediately think of Disneyland. And while it may be the star attraction, there’s a huge variety of kid-friendly activities in Anaheim beyond ...

Except–and of course–the time is never right and if you wait too long, the time runs out. My wake up call came when my daughter, then 16, was studying for final exams at the end of her junior year of ...