7 Best Day Trips for Families in Collier and Lee Counties
These day trips are all close enough to get away for a day of fun and adventure with the kids but be home in time to sleep in your own bed.
Read ArticleDiscover Family-Friendly Things to Do on Amelia Island
Amelia Island is the northernmost barrier island on Florida’s Atlantic coast. If it hadn’t been for the natural boundary of St. Mary’s River, she’d most...
Read ArticleHow to WWOOF: Sustainable Travel and Farm Volunteering for Families
It’s not what you might think! Although it’s true that our fur babies love the freebie organic snacks they can score at Earth Day celebrations...
Read ArticleThe Coasts of Florida: It is More Than East Coast and West Coast
What I learned in fourth grade geography was wrong. In my Georgia classroom, Florida equals East Coast, and California equals West Coast. Anything else gets...
Read ArticleTop 2024 Halloween Events at Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens, and LEGOLAND Florida
Explore the best 2024 Halloween events at Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and LEGOLAND Florida. Get the latest on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream, and Brick-or-Treat.
Read ArticleWintery Wonderlands and Holiday Lights Destinations
Explore winter magic from Maine’s lobster trap trees and Florida’s ICE! Experience to Santa’s Village in Lapland and NYC’s Rockefeller Center. Festive fun awaits for the whole family.
Read ArticleWhere to See Elephants and Butterflies in Florida
Find some of the world’s largest (elephants) and smallest creatures (butterflies) in Florida.
Read ArticleCarousels: From Medieval Games to Infinity and Beyond
Discover the fascinating history of carousels, from their medieval jousting origins to the dazzling rides we know today. This guide is your ticket to a whimsical carousel adventure!
Read ArticleDestination: Family-friendly Wilmington, North Carolina
Visit the historic Battleship North Carolina, spot Venus flytraps at Carolina Beach, enjoy film locations, kite festivals, kayaking, fossil hunting, Civil War history, and more.
Read ArticleNaples: It Was Never a Sleepy Fishing Village
Author Karen Bartlett shares the history of Naples and why it is more than a sleepy fishing village.
Read ArticleBeyond the Legends: St. Augustine’s Ancient Wonders and Family-Friendly Attractions
Discover the enchanting blend of history and fun in St. Augustine. Unearth pirate treasures, witness cannon firings and experience the magic of the Fountain of Youth.
Read ArticleStocking Stuffers for the Adventurous Family
Ask me what I’d love to find in my stocking this year, and my answer is the same as always: the opportunity to immerse myself...
Read Article7 Must-Do Family Festivals and Exhibits Featuring Topiaries
Topiaries and fake topiaries called mosaiculture sculptures are all the rage now. Found out the best ones to visit with your family.
Read ArticleExploring Germany’s Enchanting Fairy Tale Towns
Embark on a magical journey through Germany’s charming fairy tale towns along the Fairy Tale Route. Discover enchanting stories and hidden gems for the whole family.
Read ArticleDestination: Cité de Carcassonne
A hidden gem in France: A real medieval castle, a stone-walled fortress with watchtowers, ramparts, secret passages – and if the tales are true, the lingering ghosts of murderous invaders, crusaders, and courageous defenders.
Read ArticleThe Quirkiest Roadside Attractions to Add Interest to You Family Roadtrip
Embrace the Quirkiness:
Discover the World’s Largest Potato, a Biblically-correct 2,000-ton Ark, and a 40-foot biologically correct lobster
Destination: Into the Twilight Zone for Bioluminescent Adventures
Bioluminescent kayak tours are like a magical trip into the Twilight Zone.
Read ArticleShiny Objects: A Skeleton with Attitude and a Magical Mermaid
Travel Writer Karen Bartlett details a few “shiny objects” (points of interest that bring a destination to life) in and around Sanibel and Ft. Myers.
Read ArticleVisit St. Augustine During Nights of Lights
Need a short trip over school break? St. Augustine is America’s oldest city, and it’s not too far from Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleDestination: Space!
Cape Canaveral, home of NASA and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is the epicenter of 21st century space action. Yet, so many of us living a short drive away have never witnessed the spectacle of a launch.
Read ArticleCabbage Key
Take a day trip to Cabbage Key for the best Key lime pie, nature trails, and cheeseburgers in paradise.
Read ArticleDestination: Rock City
It’s a natural wonder, pure and simple, and also a kind of fairytale land tucked into natural caverns, behind red painted garden gates, and through mysterious, ancient-looking stone arches.
Read ArticleTen Florida Destinations That Teach About Black History
Here are ten historical landmarks in Florida that are dedicated to the education and preservation of Black History.
Read ArticleThe Perks of Visiting a Theme Park in a Pandemic
Find out whether it is worth visiting a Florida theme park right now.
Read ArticleBack to the Beach! The Top 20 Beaches in Southwest Florida
Our round up of the 20 best beaches in Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleDestination: The Slopes
Where Floridians can find 100% chance of snow for spring break, and one unique slope in their own backyard.
Read ArticleHow to Keep You and Your Pet Safe in an Auto Emergency
People aren’t the only ones that can get hurt during an auto emergency. Pets are just as vulnerable to sustaining injuries caused by car accidents as we are.
Read ArticleEight Mistakes I Made When Flying With Toddlers
Learn how to take the turbulence out of your next flight with your children.
Read ArticleDestination: Belize
Neapolitan Family Travel Editor Karen T. Bartlett gives us 11 reasons why Belize is a great family destination.
Read ArticleSpirited Destinations: Cassadaga
Why not head for a haunted hotel in spiritual Cassadaga, Florida?
Read ArticleDestination: Barefoot Beach Preserve
Spend a day at the beach, and you may meet Trouble, one of 200 gopher tortoises that call the preserve home.
Read ArticleLast Resort: The Swag, an All-Inclusive Western North Carolina Smoky Mountain Retreat
The all-inclusive Swag is anything but a last resort for a summer vacation for the whole family or a romantic retreat for two.
Read ArticleBefore You Take Off for Summer Vacation, Take On These 5 To-Dos
However, wouldn’t you travel with more peace of mind if you knew you had taken the necessary steps to protect your family if something unthinkable should happen to you?
Read ArticleUnique Destinations for July 4th and Beyond
Is there anything more patriotic than a generous helping of musket fire, a Fourth of July parade, and a visit to a national park, possibly with a moose or kangaroo rat sighting thrown in?
Read ArticleOnce Upon a Summer: Naples Author Kelle Hampton helps families of all abilities to plan an unplanned summer
New York Times bestselling author and Naples Mom Kelle Hampton gives us permission to be both a parent who loves summer and makes efforts to create fun and a parent who’s raising a white flag three days in.
Read ArticleDestination: The Spirit Zone
Plenty of pretend ghosts will be whooshing around in the dark this month. But do real ghosts exist? Visit these likely spots and decide for yourself.
Read ArticleDestination: Weird Hotels
In this world of mine is weirder than yours, just about anything can – and has – been made into a hotel room.
Read ArticleHow to Stay Safe Online While Traveling (and at Home)
Nowadays, technology is everywhere, and is almost impossible to get away from, especially when it comes to the kids. It is super important to make sure you and your family understand the consequences of using technology while traveling.
Read ArticleThe Cliffs of Insanity
Visit the west coast of Ireland to take in the breath-taking Cliffs of Moher, made famous in countless movies.
Read ArticleDestination: Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a place lost to time. The picturesque, beautiful island and clear oceans make it the perfect location to visit with the adventure-seeking family looking to unplug for a vacation together.
Read ArticleSkipping School With a Purpose
Travel editor Karen T. Bartlett confesses that she has skipped school with her kids– and she’s not sorry. Learn about the benefits of allowing your children to see the wonder that exists in our world, even if it means they have to miss a class.
Read ArticleGetaway: Autumn Weekends
Here’s the thing: an autumn getaway is not like a regular vacation. It’s a sensory experience that’s easy to fit into a long weekend.
Read ArticleThe Omni Orlando Beckons Families
If you’re looking for a family-friendly resort in Orlando, look no further! The newly renovated Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate has everything you could want for your vacation- even the option to bring your pet to enjoy the fun!
Read ArticleDestination: Blue Ridge Parkway
Travel editor Karen T. Bartlett takes readers along for the drive as she lists her favorite locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway, highlighting attractions like the Biltmore Estate and the Unto These Hills reenactment.
Read ArticleTaking Flight With Sensory Issues
Anna Snyder helps parents learn tools to navigate air travel with children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory disorders through personal stories and expert advice.
Read ArticleDestination: St. Augustine, Palm Island and Estero
One tank trips and “staycations” are easy to plan when you live in Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleDestination: Bats, Blueberries and Indian Pow Wows, Oh My!
Summer’s coming and summer is for festivals. As you start mapping out your family vacation, be sure to check your destinations to see what’s going on while you’re in the neighborhood.
Read ArticleDestination: “Me” Trip with Grandparents
Grandparents get special bonding time when they take their grandchildren alone on vacation.
Read ArticleCruising with Autism on the Seas: Making Vacations Happen for Families with Special Needs
The organization Autism on the Seas helps make travel and vacations possible for families with special needs.
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