US Destinations
Planning a stateside vacation? Check out some of our favorite destinations, including national parks, beaches, theme parks, and more crowd pleasers. Then use our itinerary planner to pull it all together.
Planning a stateside vacation? Check out some of our favorite destinations, including national parks, beaches, theme parks, and more crowd pleasers. Then use our itinerary planner to pull it all together.
There are so many great things to see while your children are still young. Here are our top picks.
Best Beach Resorts for Families
Looking for the perfect beach vacation? Parents' exclusive survey reveals the resorts where you can get awesome ocean views, nonstop family activities, and comfy rooms -- all at a price that won't leave you feeling burned. Plus: 10 runners-up we love too.
We asked the staff of Parents to share their favorite vacation spots. Whatever your pleasure -- from Maine to California -- you'll find the perfect escape right here.
Want to go on vacation with your baby? Check out these super baby-friendly resorts.
20 Trips To Spark Your Kid's Imagination
Whether your kid loves castles or pirate ships, fossils or fairies, we have 20 great places to visit.
Parents staffers have seen it all, from exotic escapes to cheap-and-charming beach towns. So, check out the vacation spots we like best.
Today's resorts are splurging on amenities for parents and young children, offering kids' menus in gourmet restaurants, family events like bonfires and clambakes, even free access to baby gear. CHILD reveals where to find a slice of paradise.
10 Best Zoos for Kids
When Parents set out to find the top zoos in the country, we identified 50 where kids can pet and often feed the wildlife. Then we narrowed it down to these leaders of the pack that your little tyke will love.
8 Best Baby Getaways of 2012
You will never be as exhausted (we hope!) as you are now -- and your baby will never be as portable. So even though travel with a tiny one is an adventure, this is a great time to escape. If only we could ensure a solid night's sleep during your stay!
The 10 Best Science Centers
Packed with family-friendly experiments and plenty of stuff to touch, these winners cater to the younger crowd.
The Top 10 Caribbean Resorts for Families
What's not to love about the Caribbean? So many resorts, so little time. To help you make the most of your precious family vacations, we conducted the first-ever data-driven survey looking at the family-friendliness of Caribbean resorts. We worked with the Caribbean Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Hotel Association to compile our initial list of 159 resorts. Then we dug in. We looked at the quality of the children's programs, staffing and safety, and a multitude of other factors to come up with our final 10. These are the best of the best!
You won't want to miss these historical sites in every state.
Why Costa Rica Rocks for Families!
Think it's too expensive to take the family to travel abroad? This Central American hot spot is fun for families -- and won't bust your budget.
7 Unique Playgrounds for Kids
These distinctive playgrounds will help your little ones have fun and keep them physically active.
These seaside getaways welcome water wings and diaper bags without skimping on the perks you remember from your pre-kid days.
Whether it's R&R or an exciting adventure, a family outing should be enjoyable for everyone. But how do you know what type of trip best suits you? Take our quiz and find out!
We asked Parents readers what destinations they're dying to visit, and then we took the list to a half-dozen travel experts who specialize in finding bargains. The result: this trip planner that could literally save you thousands.
Whether you're looking for a palm-shaded compound or a mountain retreat, these resorts welcome even the tiniest traveler and provide grown-ups with much-deserved R&R.
Warm weather? Affordable hotels? Things for kids? This state has it all.
The 10 Best Hotel Chains for Families: 2012
Whether it's a kid-friendly hotel to crash in for a night or a resort you'll never want to leave, Parents has, um, no reservations recommending these chains.
10 Best Children's Museums: 2011
Tons of cool stuff to touch, one-of-a-kind educational exhibits, and special events galore put these kid-driven museums on top of our must-visit list.
Taking to the high seas with your kids can be an unforgettable way to vacation. Check out five of the most fun, affordable, and family-focused ships setting sail this year. Bon voyage!

