Aoife O'Riordan

Jacksonville

Associate Editor at Global Traveler Magazine

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Articles

Frisco, Texas, Launches Summer Family Fun Sale

1 week ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

This summer, family travelers seeking a vacation that won’t break the bank should look to Frisco, Texas. This city just launched its Summer Family Fun Sale for a limited time, giving families savings of up to 30 percent off a variety of accommodations. Take advantage of hotel deals, including discounted rates and value-added packages, which can be booked through Visit Frisco’s website.
Fort Mose Historic State Park, in St. Augustine, Florida, Opens New Replica Fort

1 week ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

In time for summer and the annual retelling of the Battle of Bloody Mose in St. Augustine, Florida, Fort Mose Historic State Park debuts a new replica fort for family travelers to immerse themselves in the historic settlement. The original settlement, formerly called Garcia Real de Santa Theresa de Mose, was established in 1738 as the first legally sanctioned, free Black settlement in North America.
Save Big with Pittsburgh’s KidsBURGH Promotion

2 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

Why should family travelers head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this summer? The city just relaunched its annual KidsBURGH promotion, giving families discounts to many of Pittsburgh’s most iconic, family-friendly attractions. Available through Aug. 22, the free KidsBURGH 2025 Passport can be accessed via text, making for an easy and seamless way to find discounts.
DC Comics to Transform This Theme Park into Gotham City

2 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

This summer, DC and Six Flags collaborate for the first time to launch a fully immersive, theatrical takeover of its Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, California) and Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, New Jersey) locations. The DC Heroes & Villains Festival transforms these parks into Gotham City, inviting family travelers to enjoy Broadway-level production, original film-style scoring and a five-hour storyline told across 15 scripted performance moments.
Enduring a Florida Heatwave with Dancin' in the Street

2 weeks ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Aoife O'Riordan

A few weeks ago, Jacksonville (along with several other cities in Florida) suffered a week-long heatwave. Temperatures reached stifling levels of 96–98 degrees Fahrenheit, and while Florida and summer often mean hot weather, it never usually reaches temperatures like that. That said, in the midst of the heatwave, Neptune Beach still hosted its annual Dancin’ in the Street event. This all-day festival brings local bands to various stages along the streets of Neptune Beach.
Camping App Hipcamp Doubles U.S. Catalog for More Travel Options

3 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

Family travelers with a never-ending thirst for camping trips will be delighted to learn Hipcamp, the first and only app to unify all types of camping experiences into a single platform, just doubled its U.S. campsite inventory. Now, families can browse more than 500,000 campsites across Hipcamp. From blueberry farms to national parks to RV parks to luxury treehouses, there’s something for everyone.
4 Uncrowded National Parks to Visit This Summer

3 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

America’s national parks protect some of our most precious landscapes, natural wonders and historic heritage, and they are also popular destinations for family travel. But that popularity may discourage you when you hear about crowds, lines and waiting lists for timed entry at the most-visited parks. This summer, why not plan on exploring some of these least-visited and lesser well-known parks, where crowds are minimal and experiences maximal.
Why You Should Spend Father’s Day in Coweta County, Georgia

4 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

Plan the perfect Father’s Day weekend this year with family travel to Coweta County, Georgia. You don’t need to travel far to have a good time, and this county sits just south of Atlanta, making for easy access to adventure, thrills and more. Here’s where to take your dad this Father’s Day:Chattahoochee Bend State ParkSpanning 3,000 acres and 5 miles of Chattahoochee River frontage, this park is ideal for kayaking, hiking and even staying overnight at on-site cottages.
3 Must-Visit New Jersey College Towns

1 month ago | whereverfamily.com | Aoife O'Riordan

Summer is often synonymous with college tours for family travelers with older children. But who said college tours are only about the school? Many of these cities and towns with universities are often also a thriving hub in the world of art, culture, nature and sports.
A Sun-Soaked Bachelorette in St. Petersburg, Florida

1 month ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Aoife O'Riordan

A few weeks ago I headed down to St. Petersburg, Florida, for my best friend’s bachelorette party. As maid of honor, I (along with the matron of honor) planned the entire trip, from selecting the destination to securing a vacation rental to crafting an itinerary to fit the theme of Margs and Matrimony. I had never actually been to St. Petersburg or St. Petersburg Beach before, so I was beyond excited. The property we rented via VRBO was lovely.