L.A. Family Travel

08/10/2025

There is so much fun to be had in Hanalei Bay on Kauai. The teens started out off with some dares.

Don’t miss this area when you visit. One of our favorite beaches on the island.

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06/10/2025

🎸 **Nashville calling all parents of teens!** 🎸

Just dropped the ULTIMATE guide to Music City adventures your teenagers will actually want to do (and might even thank you for later 😉).

From dancing honky-tonk at Robert's Western World to creating custom candles at Paddywax, visiting the jaw-dropping National Museum of African American Music, and yes—devouring that legendary Nashville hot chicken 🔥🍗

This isn't your typical boring family vacation guide. We're talking:
✨ Celebrity-owned bars they can actually visit (before 6pm!)
✨ Interactive museums where they walk away with their own soundtrack
✨ Zip lines, obstacle courses, and ninja warrior challenges
✨ Instagram-worthy street art photo shoots
✨ The REAL stories behind Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Elvis

**BONUS:** Money-saving tips including tour bundles and the best shoulder season months to visit (hello, affordable hotels! 👋)

Whether your teen is a music lover, history buff, adventure seeker, or all of the above—Nashville has something that'll actually get them off their phone and excited about family time.

📍 Read the full guide: https://lafamilytravel.com/nashville-for-teens/

**Pro tip from the article:** Spring and Fall are *chef's kiss* for visiting. Mid-70s weather, fewer crowds, and way better prices!

Who's ready for a Nashville adventure? Tag your travel buddy! 👇

Explore how Nashville for teens can be the perfect getaway. Enjoy music, food, and activities tailored for young adventurers.

28/09/2025

❄️ **Winter vacation planning but your family doesn't ski?** No problem!

We've discovered 9 incredible destinations across North America where families can create magical winter memories WITHOUT hitting the slopes! 🏔️

From dog sledding through Jackson Hole's snowy wilderness to exploring New Hampshire's enchanting Ice Castles, these destinations prove that winter adventures go way beyond skiing. Your kids will be talking about these experiences for years!

**Our favorite non-skiing winter activities:**
🐕 Dog sledding tours with lunch and hot springs
🛷 Horse-drawn sleigh rides through elk refuges
🧊 Ice skating under mountain stars
🎢 Olympic bobsled experiences (yes, really!)
🏰 Magical frozen ice castles with slides and tunnels
🔥 Cozy fire pits and natural hot springs

**Featured destinations include:**
• Jackson Hole, Wyoming
• White Mountains, New Hampshire
• Beaver Creek, Colorado
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Lake Tahoe, California
• Sun Valley, Idaho
• Taos, New Mexico
• Vermont
• Whistler, British Columbia

Each destination offers family-friendly lodging with heated pools, game rooms, and activities for all ages - because let's be honest, après-ski hot chocolate tastes just as good after snow tubing! ☕

**Parents:** Which winter activity would your kids be most excited about? Drop a comment below! 👇

https://lafamilytravel.com/family-vacations-for-non-skiers/

Looking to join your skiers for a winter holiday but want to find things to do for non-skier? Here are 9 great alternatives!

20/09/2025

🎄 Just discovered that European Christmas markets are basically the perfect combo of holiday magic, mulled wine, and the constant threat of losing your commemorative mug! 🍷

Turns out Germany isn't hogging all the Christmas magic (shocking, I know). From Prague's legendary stick bread (yes, that's a thing and YES you need it in your life) to Vienna's ice skating extravaganza, Europe is serving up holiday vibes harder than your aunt serves unsolicited life advice at Thanksgiving.
My favorite fun fact: These markets shut down tighter than your wallet after Black Friday shopping - most close by Christmas Eve! So if you're planning to snag post-Christmas deals like we do at Target, think again. The magic disappears faster than cookies left out for Santa.

Pro tip from someone who learned the hard way: Research before you go, unless you want to end up at what London calls a "Christmas Market" but is actually just a bunch of drunk people in Leicester Square. 😅

Can't make it to Europe? Don't worry! America has jumped on the Christmas market bandwagon too. Because if there's one thing we're good at, it's taking European traditions and adding our own special twist (probably involving food trucks and credit card readers).

Who's ready to pack their stretchy pants and hunt down some stick bread? 🥖✨

https://lafamilytravel.com/a-quick-guide-to-europes-best-christmas-markets/

Inspired by our family travel adventures, L.A. Family Travel writers share the best family travel guides & tips for the best family vacation!

12/09/2025

🏖️ **Who says Christmas has to be cold?** ❄️➡️☀️

Skip the snow boots and pack your flip-flops instead! We've found the 6 BEST Christmas beach destinations that will give your family the holiday magic you've been dreaming of. From sunset luaus in Hawaii to Key West's famous Lighted Boat Parade, these warm-weather escapes are pure holiday bliss! 🎄🌴

✨ Our top picks include:
🌺 Big Island's Four Seasons Hualalai (just named Best Resort in the World!)
🎨 Laguna Beach's Winter Fantasy festival
🦩 Key West's quirky holiday charm
🏝️ Puerto Rico's 45-day Christmas celebration
🐢 US Virgin Islands' hidden paradise

Your kids will be talking about this Christmas vacation for YEARS! Which destination is calling your family's name? 👇

https://lafamilytravel.com/christmas-beach-vacations-for-families/

No need to freeze for Christmas this year. Check out these 5 incredible beach holidays your family could enjoy for Christmas.

10/09/2025

👻 Ready for some spine-tingling LA adventure?

We learned about the most haunting stories about Los Angeles you've never heard! From the Black Dahlia's final drink at the Biltmore Hotel to celebrity spirits still roaming Hollywood Forever Cemetery, LA's dark history is absolutely fascinating.

Did you know Rudolph Valentino's grave still gets mysterious visits from a "Lady in Black" every year? Or that Griffith Park was built on cursed land? 😱

Perfect timing for spooky season! If you're brave enough to explore LA's ghostly side, this ghost trail self-guided tour sounds incredible. Who else thinks the most glamorous cities always have the darkest secrets?

Read the full spine-chilling story here: https://lafamilytravel.com/haunted-places-in-los-angeles/

S*x, murder, and scandal. How legends in Hollywood are made! Here are the 7 most haunted places in Los Angeles for spooky fun.

08/09/2025

🏝️ Fall family travel deals that actually make sense for your budget and sanity:

🧚‍♂️ Maldives resorts covering kids' meals + discounted seaplane transfers
🌼 Cayman Islands properties dropping rates up to 40%
💃 Free family dance classes in California (yes, really free)
🌞 Mallorca wellness retreats with €200 off

From overwater villas where children eat without charge to Caribbean adventures with significant savings, these offers span multiple continents with real value.

👉 https://lafamilytravel.com/family-budget-travel-deals/

Read the full article + discover more travel deals updated regularly in our Travel Deals section https://lafamilytravel.com/travel-tips/family-travel-deals/

Family budget travel deals for fall 2025: Maldives resorts with free kids' meals, 40% off Cayman stays, free dance classes & wellness retreats