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By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide to Family Vacations

Vacation inspirations! Find ideas by region, by season, by interest, or the "ages and stages" of your family.

  1. Top Vacation Spots
  2. Summer Travel
  3. Ideas By REGIONS
  4. What's on Sale?
  5. Ages and Stages
  1. Disney Vacations
  2. Great Outdoors / Active / Snow!
  3. Family Adventures
  4. More Seasons & Holidays
  5. Out of the Ordinary Ideas

Top Vacation Spots

Places where families flock, plus top-rated spots for family holidays.

Summer Travel

Photo courtesy of Smugglers Notch.

Even in the touch economic times of 2009, most families are still counting on a summer getaway. But they may take trips closer to home, or even try a "staycation", enjoying and exploring their own town or region the way a tourist would.

Ideas By REGIONS

Photo ©  Teresa Plowright

It's a big world: explore where you want to play, relax, tour.

What's on Sale?

A place does get more attractive with a nice price drop.

Ages and Stages

Photo ©  Teresa Plowright

Travel with babies, teens, grandparents... Find ideas for the stage of life that fits.

Disney Vacations

Not just theme parks! Disney Cruises, too (great kids programs, nursery), or "Adventures by Disney" in Wyoming, Costa Rica, Italy...

Great Outdoors / Active / Snow!

Photo ©  Teresa Plowright

Feel the need to unplug, get to the Great Outdoors, move the body and soul?

Family Adventures

Photo ©  Teresa Plowright  - family adventure -whitewater rafting

Small-group escorted tours explore the Great Outdoors, or perhaps the great cities of Europe. Generally high-end, with itinerary best-of-the-best and all details handled.

More Seasons & Holidays

Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, in NYC. Photo courtesy of NYC & Co.

Like birds, we fly different places as the seasons change. We also like to flock to special destinations to celebrate major holidays: some cities go all out with parades, festivities, and special packages for families.

Out of the Ordinary Ideas

Want something out-of-the-box, something the neighbors certainly haven't done?

Teresa Plowright
Guide since 1997

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