Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line

Over 700,000 children cruise with Carnival Cruise Line every year — the most in the cruise industry. Why? Carnival makes sure that kids of all ages have a great time.

Royal Caribbean International’s Autism-Friendly Sailings: A Family’s Story

Nicole Thibault

How successful was Royal Caribbean International’s autism-friendly sailing? This family finally decided to test it out. Here’s their story.

Special Needs Travel: 5 Great Ideas for a Memorable Family Vacation

Heather Greenwood Davis

Every family deserves a vacation. Fortunately, more and more operators are offering special needs travel for families of all abilities.

Family Travel and River Cruising

Ethan Gelber

More and more river cruise lines are offering special family-focused sailings and ships designed to meet the needs of vacationers of all ages and interests.

Making Time for Multigenerational Vacations

Lissa Poirot

Planning a multigenerational vacation may sound like a logistical nightmare, but service providers are making it easier for groups to come together.

7 Cruise Safety Tips

The New York Times

In light of the recent drowning death of an 8-year-old boy in a swimming pool on a cruise ship, cruise safety is in the spotlight, and travel industry experts are offering cruise safety tips to passengers.

Autism-Friendly Travel

New York Parenting

Autism-friendly travel for families can be difficult. Here are organizations that aid families traveling with children on the spectrum or with other special needs.

Top 5 Multigenerational Vacations for Every Budget

U.S. News and World Report

Here are five top multigenerational vacations suited for a wide range of budgets, interests and traveler types.

40 Must-See Places to Take Your Kids Before They’re Grown

Today

Want an amazing family vacation? Check out these 40 must-see destinations. And go while your little ones are still little (or at least before they’re out of the nest altogether).

Why Does the $7.6T Global Travel Industry Ignore Single Parents?

Forbes

More than a third of children in the U.S. grow up in single-parent homes. Why doesn’t the global tourism industry market more to single parents.

20 Extraordinary Family Vacations Kids Will Actually, Truly Enjoy

Travel and Leisure

A list designed for parents looking for extraordinary family vacations: properties with thoughtful perks and culturally rich activities.

Families Make the World a Classroom Through Group Travel

Leisure Group Travel

A spotlight on the trend in learning-oriented vacations for family groups in destinations around the world. Travel is a key way to supplement children’s schooling.

Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expedition share and explore the planet’s wild, seldom-seen places. They always exceed your expectations and change the way you see the world. They might even change your life.