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Vacatia is the resort marketplace for vacationing families. Its mission is to make family vacations better and to help family resorts thrive.

Spring Getaway to Europe’s “West Coast” at Martinhal Sagres Family Beach Resort

March 1, 2018 • admin

With over 300 days of sunshine, warm temperatures year-round and known as a water sports haven, Portugal’s Algarve coast is already a firm favorite beach destination for travelers in the know. For spring getaway far from the crowds, a stay at Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel offers families the perfect beach escape with cultural […]

Making Hotels Friendlier for Families: 1+1=3

July 3, 2017 • Lissa Poirot

An expert analysis at the types of amenities that make a hotel stand out to family travelers looking for family-friendly hotels.

Family Vacation Critic Names the Best Hotels for Families in 2017

June 16, 2017 • Family Travel Association

Family Vacation Critic has released its annual list of the best hotels for families in 2017, including a handful of FTA members.

Diving Back into Life (with Family)

June 12, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

Although missing part of a limb, Paul Zanelli — a husband, father and traveler, is diving back into life with the help of a family dive vacation.

Making Time for Multigenerational Vacations

August 22, 2016 • Lissa Poirot

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

Ecotourism and Family Travel in Costa Rica

July 14, 2016 • Ethan Gelber

Costa Rica offers amazing product and program diversity at cross-section of ecotourism and family travel in Costa Rica. “A family vacation in Costa Rica is a way to raise awareness about sustainability for the whole family.”

Beyond Family Cruises: 10 New Multigenerational Vacation Ideas

May 23, 2016 • U.S. News and World Report

A multigenerational vacation is more popular than ever, but how about something other than a cruise? Here are 10 outside-the-box ideas to consider as a family.

Five Perfect Ski Resorts for Families

February 28, 2016 • Travel and Leisure

Given all the considerations, finding the best ski resorts for families can be a real challenge. Here’s Travel + Leisure’s cherry picks of the best destinations that fold in all the key ingredients

5 Family Travel Trends for 2016

February 26, 2016 • Parenting

What are the latest family travel trends? “Vacations can increasingly happen at any time, with any size group, for any number of days, with any amount of notice,” travel expert says.

Central America is a Family Vacation Paradise

December 3, 2015 • Travel Pulse

Expanding your horizons beyond the more popular destinations and into Central America could lead to unexpected adventures in a family vacation paradise.

Family Safari in Africa

November 25, 2015 • Ethan Gelber

If you have ever thought of a family safari in African safari, or been intimidated by it, read about these companies that have changed the way everyone should think about it.

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort sits on a jaw-dropping white sand beach in the exclusive Playacar neighborhood of Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya. Filled with lush green gardens, this hotel boasts daily beach parties, a Kids Club, a Teen Club with