“Family trips may be messy, chaotic, and loud – but they’re also full of laughter, love, and the stories they’ll tell for years.”

Welcome to the Family Travel section of Loving This Adventure!

As a mom of four adventurous boys, I know firsthand that family travel is about creating memories, embracing new experiences, and growing together.

This page gathers all the tips, guides, and recommendations I’ve learned along the way, to help you plan enjoyable and memorable trips with your family.

Explore these resources for everything you need to know to make travel easier, more fun, and filled with adventure.

Family with a mom and dad and four boys standing on a boardwalk with the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the mountains behind them.

Family Travel Tips

Traveling with kids can be equal parts exciting and challenging! In this section, you’ll find tips and tricks I’ve picked up from years of adventuring with our big family. From navigating long travel days to keeping everyone entertained on the go, these tips are here to help you feel prepared and make each trip a little easier.

  • View of clouds and airplane wing out the airplane window.
    • long travel days
    with kids
  • Four boys posing with three female Rocky Mountaineer staff members inside of the train.
    • Traveling with kids
    of different ages
  • One older boy and a younger boy sitting in their seats on the Rocky Mountaineer train coloring with a white mug on the tray table.
    • Game-changing tips for
    traveling with kids

    Find all the family travel tips here

    Our Favorite Places to Stay

    Finding the right place to stay can make or break a family trip. Here, I share our favorite accommodations, from family-friendly hotels to spacious vacation rentals. Each one has been chosen with comfort, budget, and fun in mind, ensuring a memorable stay for everyone in the family.

  • View of the Arch from the terrace at the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch.
    • Drury plaza hotel
    at the arch
  • View from above of the grounds of Mission Point Resort as well as a boat on Lake Huron
    • Mission point resort
    on mackinac island
  • View of the green fairways and palm-lined golf course at Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas II in Palm Desert, seen from a villa balcony with black railing, with the pink-tinted San Jacinto Mountains glowing in the evening light.
    • Marriott’s Desert Springs
    Villas in palm springs

    Find all my favorite places to stay here

    Favorite Family Road Trip Stops

    My favorite part of planning and going on a family road trip is discovering fun road trip stops! Whether it’s a quick photo opportunity or a longer break to explore an area or visit an attraction, these stops add excitement and create lasting memories for everyone. They also turn long drives into part of the adventure, making the journey just as enjoyable as the destination.

  • Two boys reenacting the American Gothic house art piece. One boy is holding the pitchfork. They are in front of the actual American Gothic house
    • American gothic house
    in eldon, iowa
  • Humongous Superman statue in front of a brick building and surrounding by a black fence.
    • Superman statue in
    metropolis, illinois
  • Life size replica of Lincoln, his wife, and three of his sons standing outside of the White House inside of the Lincoln Presidential Museum
    • Lincoln presidential
    museum in springfield, illinois

    Find all my favorite road trip stops here

    Family Travel by Season

    I love taking our family to different destinations throughout the year. Each season brings new adventures and experiences, whether it’s enjoying a spring break getaway, embarking on summer road trips, taking in the colors of fall foliage, or soaking up the magic of holiday lights during winter.

    In this section, you’ll find tips and guides to help you plan the perfect trip for any season, making every family getaway special and memorable

    Summer vacation
    Winter escapes
    spring break getaways
    fall adventures