No one can ever say that Traverse City is the pits. Even though every summer since 1925, the Cherry Capital of the World turns into a hub of family-friendly fun, attracting over 500,000 visitors to the National Cherry Festival celebrating the region’s rich cherry heritage. My three boys look forward to the annual festival, which […] The post The Ultimate Guide To The Traverse City Cherry Festival appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  Break out your red, white, and blue ensembles, fire up the BBQ, and practice your best star-spangled singing, Fourth of July isn’t just another holiday–it’s America’s birthday, and everyone’s invited. From small-town festivities to big-city productions, parades are as all-American as it gets when it comes to celebrating our nation’s birthday. So, whether you’re […] The post From Coast to Coast, Celebrate America with these Fourth of July Parades appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  There comes a time in many people’s lives when a great vacation involves a bed. Maybe not for everyone, but for this mom, even adventure has its limit. And by all this, I’m referring to camping. Camping is great, but glamping is better!  Luckily, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina has this mom covered. […] The post Newport Dunes: A Glamorous Way To Camp appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  Here are the postcard perfect scenes that await families traveling to Turks and Caicos: Reefs with technicolor sea life floating between pink and orange fans visible a hundred feet away through crystal water. Sand so white, its reflection bounces off a sapphire sky until sunset, when the warm yellow sunrays melt into the ocean.  […] The post Get Your Toes Wet at These 8 Best Turks & Caicos Family Resorts appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  My oldest son and I visited Rush Creek Lodge & Spa in Yosemite in late March for his birthday. He was turning 14! As an avid adventurer, mountain biker, and budding photographer, this trip was the ultimate birthday present. Before leaving, we were warned that snow might still cover the mountain trails, but we […] The post Rush Creek Lodge & Spa: My Favorite Way to Do Yosemite appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  No matter how many times our family rides a ferry out of the Seattle area – across sparkling Elliott Bay in Puget Sound – we get excited. Even us weary parents feel like kids when the big boat comes to dock at the ferry terminal. As Seattle residents, our family is fortunate to have […] The post 5 Best Weekend Getaways in Washington State for Families appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  When we visited Santa Maria Valley for our anniversary weekend, the Wine Stone Inn in Old Town Orcutt hosted our stay. Tucked into the northern part of Santa Barbara County, this was an unexpected modern oasis in a charming small town. The wine bar downstairs set the perfect tone for what awaited us as […] The post Room Reveal! Wine Stone Inn – Old Town Orcutt, Santa Maria Valley appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  To me, the beautiful beaches near Charleston, SC, signal the end of summer. I grew up in Indiana, and almost every August of my childhood, my brave mom and dad would pack up our car and drive our family 733.2 miles to South Carolina.  Confined to the backseat, my little brother and I quickly […] The post 8 Best Beaches Near Charleston, SC Your Family Will Love! appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  Driving north in the summer, my dad is at the wheel, and I’m riding shotgun. We are heading to one of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan- my grandparents’ home rests near it – it’s almost as far north as one can go in Michigan.      We are heading to the Upper Peninsula […] The post 5 Must Visit Beaches in Michigan appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more

  Exploring the tastes of New Orleans with kids was challenging – but it wasn’t impossible. Let’s just say that the whole Creole cooking thing New Orleans is known for has a definite kick to it. And, while there are restaurants that have a dedicated kid’s menu, there are others that have kid-friendly foods even […] The post Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New Orleans appeared first on LA Family Travel ..read more