Amelia Edelman

4 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Amelia Edelman |Olivia DeLong |Brittany Fung |Becky Fawcett

For What to Expect's "Mom Heroes" series, parents who have gone to great lengths to help others share their inspirational stories. By Becky Fawcett, as told to Amelia EdelmanAfter three years of trying to conceive, five rounds of IVF and three heartbreaking miscarriages, I finally said the word “adoption” out loud.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Amelia Edelman

Sometimes the best vacation is just staying home (or at least pretty darn nearby). Take it from me, a travel journalist who has been all over the world but found that there’s nothing quite as relaxing as leaving my dishes and laundry (and children) behind and posting up at my favorite neighborhood pool or spending the night in a chic hotel just a few miles from my house. The term “staycation” was first used in 1944, and it may have originated as a wartime effort to save gas.

1 month ago | kritik.com.my | Amelia Edelman

By Amelia EdelmanImagine paddling off the coast of Maui and pointing out a spiky but harmless red pencil urchin to your awestruck child. Or waking them up at 05:00 so they can gaze at a mother and baby bison grazing right outside the cabin window in Yellowstone National Park. In a year when some travellers may be hitting pause on US trips, there's still a world of awe, play and unexpected joy to be found across the country's mountains, prairies, coasts, islands and cities.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Amelia Edelman

Share Across the US, cities, states and national parks are unveiling exciting updates, from newly launched initiatives to unexpectedly fun (and often surprisingly affordable) experiences that you won't find anywhere else. Add in kid-friendly accommodations – whether you're after a national park lodge or a luxury resort with activities built in – and all these destinations offer much more than just a holiday.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Amelia Edelman

Best places to travel in 2025: Where to go in the US for an enriching family tripGetty ImagesImagine paddling off the coast of Maui and pointing out a spiky but harmless red pencil urchin to your awestruck child. Or waking them up at 05:00 so they can gaze at a mother and baby bison grazing right outside the cabin window in Yellowstone National Park.