Special Interest Travel

Many families take a special trip with a teen to tour a set of college campuses. Read tips to help you get the most from such trips, and get a good sense on what campus life will really be like.

"Voluntourism" is a growing trend, and many people wish to "do some good" during vacation-time. Several organizations will set up "volunteer vacations" for families with older kids. In most cases, you'll be paying substantial amounts for your voluntourism; also, you may find that the real benefit will be the maturity and expanded horizons of your teen-- but that's a good thing, right?

Some families are choosing to have destination bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, where ceremonies and celebrations take place in a vacation destination.

All families needs vacations, and it could be argued that those with the daily extra challenges of special-needs kids have an extra need for R&R.

Find ideas for trips with babies, tots, teens, and young adults, as well as travel with grandparents, family reunions, and more.

About.com's Guide for Entertaining has advice for planning this special type of family trip, and About.com's Guide for Genealogy has extensive resources as well for "Planning the Perfect Family Reunion".