North America Travel
All our travel guides to help you plan you trip to the USA and Canada
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Fantastic US spring destinations for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of fantastic US spring break destinations for families: family friendly places for a spring family getaway in the US with kids all ages will love. Spring is one of our favorite times for a family getaway in the US. As schools pause for a well deserved rest, we love to give the children (and ourselves) a break from their usual routine and spring weather is particularly suited to the type of adventure we love: city trips and outdoor pursuits! Our favorite way to get away from our daily routine and have quality family time is by going somewhere completely different from what we experience daily and the…
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10 Fantastic US summer destinations for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of fantastic US summer destinations for families for a fun and exciting summer vacation in the US with the kids Wondering where to take the kids this summer? If you’re currently in the plotting stages of your family vacation this year and want to keep things local, the United States just happens to boast some of the coolest (and often unexpected) summer destinations for families. As a family, we absolutely adore spending our summers in the US. We have to travel there form Europe (we are in Ireland) and the flight is often very long but always worth it! The landscapes we have found in the US,…
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Visiting Niagara Falls with kids: tips and best things to do
All you need to know to visit the Canadian side of Niagara Falls with kids: tips, tours and kid-friendly attractions in Niagara Falls, Canada. The Niagara Falls are the first mighty natural attractions we have visited with the kids. They are wonderfully powerful and even more awe-inspiring than photos and videos can ever suggest and they are a safe place for kids and very easy to enjoy at any age. We visited Niagara Falls with kids during a summer in Canada that also led us to visit Montreal, Mont Tremblant National Park and Toronto. The Canadian side of Niagara Falls is easy to visit from Toronto and you can choose…
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Montreal with kids: how to plan a perfect stay (summer edition!)
Visiting Montreal with kids: find out family friendly attractions in Montreal and tips for visiting this fascinating city with this guide based on our city trip with kids to Montreal, Canada We decided to go to Montreal following Philip’s memories from when he was a student. His students-years tales about the city didn’t immediately scream ‘family destination’ to me. Still, I always wanted to go to Quebec so when we got an offer for a home exchange there, I was happy to give it a chance and try a Montreal city break with children. As it turned out, Montreal is a fantastic city to visit with children! It has a relaxed,…
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8 incredible things to do in Mexico with kids for a perfect a family vacation
Dreaming of visiting Mexico with kids but unsure where to go? Then you will love our handpicked selection of the best places to visit in Mexico with kids and the best things to do in Mexico with kids on a first visit. Ideas for a family beach vacation in Mexico, best Mayan ruins to visit with kids, fun activities in Mexico for adventurous families. Mexico is a fantastic destination for a family vacation, full of attractions and things to do to keep kids and parents happy. When visiting Mexico with kids, you can choose to relax on Mexico’s pristine beaches, go snorkeling, go exploring mysterious and beautiful Mayan ruins. You…
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8 incredible family beaches in Los Angeles for a day out or a fun California getaway with the kids
Our selection of the best family beaches in Los Angeles for a perfect California family getaway. Best family LA beaches for kids’ swimming, bodyboarding, surfing and tide pooling. Los Angeles beaches are one of the many reasons why we adore going on vacation to Los Angeles with our kids. Depending on where you go, in LA you find large beaches with soft sand and beautiful piers, pretty coves with stunning rocks and secluded sandy patches and more exposed beaches where you can surf or lay in the sun while watching the professionals! After several summers in LA and a lot of fun beach hopping, these are our favorite family beaches…
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10 Fantastic San Diego beaches for families with kids
A handpicked selection of the best beaches in San Diego for families: kid-friendly beaches in San Diego and surrounding area to swim, surf and family fun in the sun. San Diego has wonderful family beaches and is one of the best places in California for a sea and sun vacation with the kids. Laying on the Southernmost coastal stretch of California, right before the border with Mexico, San Diego is blessed with beautiful sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and, in many areas, shallow ocean waters that are great for beginner swimmers. However, San Diego is also an area of rugged coastline and dynamic nightlife so if you are visiting San…
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Visiting Laguna Beach with kids: why we love Laguna CA for a family beach getaway
Tips for visiting Laguna Beach with kids and plan a perfect family beach getaway in this stunning California coastal town. Laguna Beach is a wonderful coastal town in Orange County, Southern California. It is located on a stunning stretch of coastline, where small coves and sandy beaches meet the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and it is a beautiful town with an upscale and arty feel. I first decided to visit Laguna with the kids on the base of beautiful images of its beaches and the whimsical photos of the Laguna Pirate tower and when I hear the town was also known for its art scene, the decision was…
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Coronado with kids: why you will love a family beach getaway on Coronado Island
Tips for a perfect stay in Coronado with kids: why we love this family-friendly beach destination in California. Coronado Island is a wonderful beach destination for families and one of our favorite places in Southern California for kids. Blessed with a wonderful sandy beach perfect for small kids, it is easy to reach, full of things to do and it is also home to the famous Hotel Del Coronado, the iconic hotel many parents will recognize from ‘Some Like it Hot!’ Coronado is a beautiful, pleasant and well served community and you can easily spend an afternoon here, or even call it home for a weekend or more. The beach…
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Visiting Carlsbad with kids: why Carlsbad California is perfect for a family vacation
All you need to know to plan a family vacation in Carlsbad California: best things to do in Carlsbad with kids, Carlsbad hotels for families, travel tips. One of our favorite beach destinations for families in California is the delightful city of Carlsbad. A laid-back village on the fabulous Pacific Coast, Carlsbad is located just to the north of San Diego. It is a chilled out, pretty town and with plenty to do for kids, a wonderful sandy beach, tons of family-friendly hotels and restaurants and something kids will adore: Legoland and Legoland Water Park! We were able to experience Carlsbad fully thanks to a home exchange here that allowed…
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Visiting Kodachrome Basin State Park with kids: all you need to know
Our tips to enjoy Kodachrome Basin State Park with kids: how to get there, what to expect,kid-friendly trails, practical tips for a family visit.
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Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park: essential travel Guide for first time visitors
Bryce Canyon Travel Guide: practical tips to plan your first visit to this stunning and unique Utah National Park. Bryce Canyon is a beautiful National Park in Southern Utah, famous for a unique landscape made of a natural amphitheater filled with red rock spires (hoodoos). It is a place like no other. Entering the park from the main entrance, you quickly reach the Rim of the Canyon, from which you can admire the large cavea of the amphitheater and the incredible hoodoos that fill it. If you are more adventurous, you can even descend into the amphitheater and see the rod spires from up close! Visiting Bryce is easy and enjoyable for…
