Travelers’ big pet peeve going away

Eight of America’s pet-friendly airlines today announced the launch of a new travel program that will put an end to the ongoing problem of travelers and their pets being bumped from flights because the pet carrier does not meet the airline requirements.

Disney offers free entry to 1 million volunteers

Disney is offering a free day's admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.

Fantastic family-friendly Caribbean deals

It happens every year. No sooner do kids get back to school than Caribbean islands and resorts start rolling out their early-bird deals. The difference this year is a longer window of opportunity; some current deals are good for travel through the end of 2010. 

Kids welcome in exotic French Polynesia

We're diving in an area called Muri Muri, just north of Bora Bora, and nearly as soon as we get in the water, our dive master, Benoit Gratas, introduces us to a Hawksbill Sea Turtle — like Crush, a character in Pixar's "Finding Nemo" — and shows us how to feed him a piece of sea sponge by hand — 70 feet under water.

Travelers’ big pet peeve going away

Eight of America’s pet-friendly airlines today announced the launch of a new travel program that will put an end to the ongoing problem of travelers and their pets being bumped from flights because the pet carrier does not meet the airline requirements.

Up close and personal at the zoo

Who are we kidding? An African safari isn't in the cards this year. Neither is a trip to an exotic island where your gang can snorkel with every variety of tropical fish. So, do the next best thing. Take the kids to a zoo or aquarium.

America’s best circuses

When John Bill Rickets introduced America to the circus in 1793, it was just an equestrian act, but soon he added acrobats, a ropewalker and a clown. Since then, the circus in America has had countless iterations.

New ‘Harry Potter’ theme park casts its spell

"Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" will be the marquee attraction at the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter," a new theme park area opening in spring 2010 at Universal Orlando Resort.

Parents say goodbye, schools say hello

Talk about a stressful beginning to the Long Goodbye. We'd opted to fly Southwest to bring my daughter to college because we each could bring two bags free. I hadn't bargained on them being so heavy.

Taking the kids to meet the bears

Welcome to "bear camp," an outpost of the Kenai Peninsula fishing lodge Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations, where families come to hike, fish, raft and, of course, check out the bears.

Little kids? Get big vacation savings this fall

For families with preschoolers, fall is the very best time of year to grab a getaway at a top family resort.

Taking the kids — and myself to a spa

Polynesian music plays softly. Waves lap the shore. Can it get any better than this? ... It's just an average mom-and-daughter afternoon together, or once in a lifetime, in this case.

America’s best hotels for families

Want to take vacations that your family will remember for years? It all starts with choosing the right lodging.

Top 10 hotel perks for pets

From five star dining to special spa services, pets are lapping up the luxury. Here is a list of the top ten hotel perks that pets can expect to enjoy during a stay.

Celebrate summer’s last hurrah

Not ready for summer to end? There’s still time for one last hurrah. Kid-friendly resorts around the country are rolling out the red carpet with last-minute Labor Day weekend specials aimed at families.

Taking the kids to Mexico

Whether you want caving adventures, to learn about endangered sea turtles or if you simply want to hit the beach, there's no better time to visit Mexico .

When free really isn’t a value

Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won’t always save you money. That’s because the “free night” may be calculated at a nightly rate that’s higher than other rates available at the same property.

America’s most kid-friendly cities

What do the most family-friendly cities in America have in common? They offer a wide range of family oriented activities, are easy to get navigate, and most are fairly affordable.