• palm trees and coastline in Maui, Hawaii
    North America Travel,  Travel Inspiration

    Fantastic US spring break 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…

  • kids on Laguna Beach shore
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    12 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,…

  • Road crossing Valley of Fire in Nevada USA
    North America Travel,  Travel Inspiration

    10 fantastic places to visit in Nevada with kids

    Our handpicked selection of ten of the best places to visit in Nevada with kids for a fantastic family vacation. The very first time we visited Nevada with kids was during a US Southwest road trip. Nevada was supposed to be a pit-stop to see Las Vegas, a place that sparked the imagination of my kids and me especially and we hadn’t planned on seeing much more of this stunning state. However, Nevada had other plans for us: its beautiful landscapes, variety, and otherworldliness captured our imagination, and we ended up wanting to see as much as possible. Visiting Nevada with kids is a real treat. You have attractions ranging…

  • Yosemite in winter
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    11 fantastic US National Parks to visit in winter with kids

    Our selection of 11 of the best US National Parks to visit in winter with kids for a perfect family winter getaway in the USA. National Parks are the perfect family escape in the US in any season, including the winter! While outdoor pursuits may seem better suited to the warm temperatures of the American summer, some national parks are even better in winter. Some are a winter paradise and offer beautiful winter-wonderland family getaway atmospheres; others perfect good weather escapes. All make for wonderful winter family escapes! We adore American National Parks, and we fly across the pond whenever possible to explore them; we find them so breathtaking and…

  • winter wonderland ski resort with snow and lights
    North America Travel,  Travel Inspiration

    Exceptional winter family vacations in the US you and your kids will love (snow + winter sun ideas!)

    Our selection of the best winter family vacations in the US, perfect for a family winter getaway: inspiration for winter family vacations in the snow, hiking and winter sun holidays in the US perfect for all ages! What is your dream winter family vacation? A winter wonderland family break with snow and hot chocolate, a sun-filled vacation to leave the winter blues behind or maybe something in between, like a hiking vacation with the kids?  If you cannot decide, I am with you! This is why in this list of ideas for winter family getaways in the U.S., I have listed a mix of vacation ideas ranging from ski holidays…

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    19 fantastic family beaches in Florida you and your kids will love

    Our selection of over 15 of the best family beaches in Florida, perfect for your next beach vacation in the US! Florida is the perfect beach vacation destination for families with kids. Blessed with calm, blue, safe waters, white sandy beaches and palm trees, it is the beach destination you dream of in the heart of winter and a place with lots of fun things to do with kids. Choosing the best family beach in Florida is not easy: there are so many of them, the choice is almost too vast so, we created this list! It has a selection of great beaches in Florida for families selected for different…

  • Clearwater beach Florida
    North America Travel,  Travel Inspiration

    20+ Fantastic East Coast beaches for families for a perfect vacation

    A handpicked selection with 20 of the best East Coast beaches for families perfect for a family getaway with kids. If you are dreaming of a perfect family beach holiday on the East Coast, you are in the right place! We love going to the US for our vacations and time on the beach is always a priority for our kids so today, we are going to share out top pick of family-friendly beaches on the East Coast that we believe are perfect for a sea and sun family vacation! We have chosen a variety of beaches, that we trust will cater to all your family’s needs. Some have the…

  • Dry Tortuga national park
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    7 Fantastic East Coast National Parks to visit with kids for a perfect family getaway

    East Coast National Parks for kids perfect for an East Coast family vacation in some of the USA’s most beautiful spots. National Parks on the East Coast of the US are a treasure trove of natural wonders. Beautiful forests, pristine mountains, stunning coastline and unique ecosystem make up a wonderful network of parks perfect for a family vacation with the kids. The beautiful East Coast locations do the heavy lifting here however, the excellent National Park Service, the junior ranger program and family activities all contribute to making East Coast parks a wonderful family vacation destination. These are our favorite East Coast National Parks to visit with kids. List of…

  • kids on San Diego beach
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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…

  • boy in Joshua Tree national park California
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    Fantastic West Coast National Parks for kids perfect for your next family vacation

    Discover the best West Coast National Parks for kids, the perfect vacation destination for outdoorsy families. National Parks on the West Coast are beautiful and varied. Depending on where on the West Coast you are, Western National Parks take the form of pristine mountain scenery, magical woodlands, coastal landscapes, otherworldly deserts, all unique and with something special to offer to families with kids of all ages who decide to vacation in them. West Coast National Parks were the first we visited with the kids and those that made us fall in love with national park vacations. These are some of the best West Coast National Parks for kids, perfect for…

  • kids on Laguna Beach shore
    North America Travel,  Trips with kids

    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…

  • kid walking on Coronado Island boardwalk
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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…