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Kids Are A Trip is an award-winning website and your go-to resource for family travel inspiration. I cover everything from travel tips and packing guides to detailed itineraries for destinations worldwide. My goal is to make travel planning simple and fun, with actionable advice and real-life stories that resonate with families at every stage of life. Groups Are A Trip is for trips with friends, family reunions, and multigenerational travel. More Groups. More Trips. More Memories.

Pick your holiday destination before it picks itself
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Pick your holiday destination before it picks itself

Lock In Your Holiday Travel Now Quick check in: if I asked you right now where your family is spending Thanksgiving or the December holidays, could you answer? If not, you're running out of time. September is when travel insiders quietly lock in both the where to go and the where to stay, before Halloween decorations go up and the best destinations, rooms, and rates for the season disappear. Below, we've grouped this year's best holiday trips by the kind of holiday season your family is...

Orchards, Overlooks & Overtime: My Fall Favorites

Hey friends, If you know me, you know fall is my season. There's just something about the shift from summer chaos into crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, and a packed calendar of my favorite seasonal traditions. Unfortunately, here in Dallas, I think we have a little bit longer to wait for cooler temperatures, and they can’t come soon enough. Here's what has me excited this fall, plus a couple of upcoming trips I can't wait to share with you. 🏈 The Things I Can't Get Enough Of College Football -...

What’s your group’s obsession?

Travel Around What Your Group Already Loves If the kids are settled in school, it’s time to start thinking about fun travel for you! Some of the best group trips start with a shared obsession: a love of wine, a standing pickleball game, a weekly yoga class, or a mahjong table that’s been going for ten years. If your group has a hobby that gets everyone excited, a great trip is closer than you think. Below are some of the most popular group travel interests people are loving right now. Food...

Okay, real talk: my husband and I are barely surviving another Texas summer, and I'm pretty sure we melted a little somewhere between the July heat index and the August "feels like 110°" streak that just doesn’t quit. If you're reading this from your own personal sauna, I see you. And I have good news, there's a whole travel movement built exactly for people like us. It's called a "coolcation," and it's exactly what it sounds like: chasing cooler weather on purpose instead of sweating it out...

Last Hurrah: 10 Easy End-of-Summer Getaways Before School Starts

Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more family adventure! Before the school bells ring and calendars fill up with homework, sports, and activities, consider sneaking away for one last weekend getaway. The best part? You don't have to travel far to make unforgettable memories. Here are 10 easy ideas for a fun-filled end-of-summer escape. 1. Head to the Beach There's nothing like one last day building sandcastles, collecting seashells, and watching the sunset over the...

Random Act of Kindness Challenge

This past week, I had the joy of celebrating my birthday, surrounded by so much love and honestly, it put me in a reflective, grateful mood heading into this weekend. Because this weekend, our family and friends are gathering to celebrate something even more special: Finn's second Heavenly birthday. It's hard to put into words what these celebrations mean to us. Instead of a day marked by grief, we choose to make it a day marked by love, remembering Finn's light, laughter, and the joy he...

Our Month in the UK: A Trip Recap

I hate looking at someone else’s vacation photo albums, so I’ll try to make this a newsletter full of useful information. We spent a full month this summer exploring the United Kingdom - London, the Cotswolds, and Scotland - and it gave us just enough time to slow down and really settle into each place instead of rushing through a highlight reel. Here's how it went. The Stafford London: Home Bases Worth Writing Home About We split our London stay across a few different properties, and each...

The travel advice you love is growing up too

I know I just returned from overseas, but I have been dying to share this news. If you've been following along for a while, you've probably noticed that my travel journey has evolved over the years. What began as sharing family travel adventures on Kids Are A Trip eventually grew to include girlfriend getaways, couples trips, multigenerational vacations, and group travel through Groups Are A Trip. Now, with our youngest son 19 and off to college, it feels like the right time for another...

Halfway Through Summer... How's It Going?

Can you believe we're already halfway through July? Every summer seems to start with a long list of places to go, things to do, and adventures to have. Before we know it, school supplies are appearing in stores, calendars are filling up, and we're wondering where the time went. It got me thinking... How's your summer going? Have you crossed a destination off your bucket list? (If not, we have some ideas HERE) Discovered an amazing little restaurant? Gone on a weekend road trip? (We have some...

'Tis the Season: Why Your Big Family Trip Needs to Be Booked NOW

The festive season has a booking window unlike anything else on the calendar - everyone wants the same two weeks off, and the properties and experiences that make the holidays magical for kids sell out before most families even open a calendar to plan. Here's where I'd focus first, plus a few sleeper hits if the big names are already full. ❄️ Book These First Lapland, Finland - Glass igloos, dawn husky sledding, the Northern Lights overhead. Families book next December as soon as this one...