One of the most challenging parts of planning a family vacation is finding kid-friendly lodging.  When you have an infant, toddler or preschooler, kid-friendly hotel amenities are just part of the requirements… you also need a place …

Cari Feiler Bender, Philadelphia mother of 2, recommends Historic Philadelphia, Inc. for a family vacation or local family outing in Philadelphia with kids of all ages.
“For little ones, take the Colonial Kids Quest Tour, where …

Local Matt Montague shares his favorite kid-friendly vacation ideas in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.  Thanks, Matt!
“Sure, there are the wineries, the charming small towns and the gorgeous scenery, and the world-class restaurants, …

Michele Horne of A Yummy Mommy shared a few of her favorite summer activities with her children in and around Portland, Maine.
One is for children age 8 and under. It is the Children’s Museum of …

Plannining your family vacation can be as relaxing as the vacation itself… with pre-planning. Here’s a handy checklist to get you started on the right path…
1. Determine your budget.
2. Set your family vacation destination wish-list. For …

Elizabeth King Humphrey, mother of three in Wilmington, NC, of CoastalCarolinaMoms.com and TheWriteElizabeth.com, shares a great list of inexpensive and fun kid-friendly activities for summer fun in her hometown.  Thanks Elizabeth!
Beaches.  Take your pick: Wrightsville Beach, …

Erin Duggan, PR Director for the Sarasota CVB and Mom of a 19 month old little man, shares some fun outings for the kids in sunny Sarasota, FL.  Thanks Erin!
“I love all of the attractions that …

Bill Summerville of La Belle Vie has resurrected the popular Junior Gourmet Club this summer and is bringing it to several restaurants around town.
The Junior Gourmet Club is a fun way for families to bond and …

As the mother of a 12 year old girl and a five year old boy, journalist and blogger Melissa Zamora is uniquely qualified to share her insider insight into family vacations on this subtropical Island on …

Columbia native, Jayne Baker, highlights some wonderful affordable and kid-friendly activities in Lake Murray Country, SC.  Thanks Jayne!
EdVenture Children’s Museum
My new favorite spot to take the girls is the EdVenture Children’s Museum in downtown Columbia. The …