Road Trips

Northern California Family Road Trip Guide: Where to Eat, Stay & Play

Northern California is a scenic haven offering a host of attractions for families. A short drive from San Francisco’s stunning city limits places you in the heart of wine country, where art and cultural experiences abound. Venture farther afield and you’ll be gifted with protected old-growth forests and pristine coastal…

Camping with a Baby: How One Family Pulled Off an Epic 3,000 Mile Trip in Canada

My wife and I travel with our daughter, Georgia, regularly. In her first year, we took her on 23 flights to three countries and 14 states. So when she turned one in October, I wanted to do something besides just hosting a birthday party for her. I wanted to go…

A Fall Foliage New England Road Trip: 6 Can’t-Miss Spots

If a New England road trip during the fall isn’t already on your family’s bucket list, go ahead and add it. The flaming reds, yellows and oranges of the trees are every bit as stunning as the region claims them to be. For peak foliage, schedule your New England road…

Sweet Escape: Check Out Howard Johnson’s Cool New Look

Getting a feel for the new Howard Johnson with a bed made out of (real!) marshmallows at HoJo's Sweet Escape. Photo by Laura Begley Bloom Wait — was that a pool filled with faux marshmallows and the world's first all-candy hotel room with a dresser fashioned from M&Ms and a…

Everything to Know for an Unforgettable Ireland Family Vacation

Where can you stay in centuries old castles, kayak with a frolicking dolphin and learn a completely new sport all on the same vacation?  It might surprise you, like it did me, that all of this and more is on offer on the Emerald Isle of Ireland. Actually, when I…

California Dreaming: The Ultimate Family Road Trip Through the Golden State

Roaming the Roads of the Romans: The Ultimate Ancient Italy Road Trip

For travelers looking to soak up as much of the country they’re exploring as possible in the time that they have there, a road trip is a great option — especially with kids and all the gear that they need. Taking to the open road means you can map out…

The Most Scenic (And Cheapest!) Countries For Road Trips

A road trip is a fantastic way to see the world, allowing you to explore a country (or continent) at your own pace and see areas that you may not otherwise have a chance to visit. As summer road trip travels start taking shape, Veygo by Admiral launched The Global Road Trip…

The Amtrak Coast Starlight: A Scenic Family Train Ride Across the West Coast

The West Coast is legendary for its scenery. There's no better way to take in the vast and varying beauty the US region has to offer than by train. Not only do trains allow you and the kids to enjoy the pristine landscapes rolling by as you travel, but it…

The 8 Best Hotels in the Northeast to See the Changing Leaves

Summer may be coming to a close but families planning a fall getaway to New England and New York State are in luck. The region offers spectacular opportunities to view the magnificent blaze of scarlet, pumpkin and golden leaves. Enjoy sun-kissed days filled with fresh-air activities such as apple picking…