Disney's unique, guided, land-based tours successfully offer families the chance to explore far-flung destinations from Italy to Africa with itineraries that de-stress the experience for parents.

Upping the adventure quotient is exactly what a growing number of well-heeled and fit grandparents are doing to gather their far-flung progeny.

Universal Orlando officials said Thursday that the one-millionth mug of butterbeer was sold over the holidays inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction.

Anyone who?s ever watched in horror as a peanut butter-smeared toddler careens toward a priceless work of art knows that children and museums don?t always mix.

There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together ? in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time ? time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children?s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.

The NTSB has repeatedly pushed the FAA for a rule requiring all airline passengers ? including infants  ? to be restrained in a separate seat aboard planes. Now the agency renews the debate.

These 10 North American ski resorts provide opportunities for parents and children to spend precious time together, as well as rare time apart to ski at their own levels.

You're missing a lot if you ignore easy-to-reach Puerto Rico in favor of more exotic Caribbean islands.

Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, make time to visit a museum ? even if you take in just one exhibit.

A huge replica of Noah's Ark and an 800-acre creationist theme park reportedly are coming to Grant County, Ky., according to NBC station WLEX.

Hotels and campgrounds have changed a lot in the last five or 10 years, so that traveling with pets can be as luxurious as any owner wants it.

While airfare may not be the lowest, if you're already traveling for Thanksgiving's four-day weekend, use this time to combine a family visit with a quick vacation.

No holiday cooking, no lumpy sofa beds, no arguing, bored kids ... it's not a dream. In fact, it's possible if you choose a vacation destination over a relative's house.