Mary Melnick

1 week ago | whereverfamily.com | Mary Melnick

This Mother’s Day, thank your mom for all her hard work planning your family travel by treating her to a luxury escape for pampering and stress relief. These five hotel spas go above and beyond for moms this year. Casa PalmeroLocated in Pebble Beach, California, Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach offers a quiet hideaway where mom can relax and rejuvenate. The Mediterranean-style escape offers just 24 rooms and suites, providing a private space with cozy fireplaces, deep-soaking tubs and outdoor terraces.

2 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Mary Melnick

Looking to bring back the type of family vacation where you don’t need an itinerary, have ample opportunity to relax and can enjoy endless ice cream stops after dinner? According to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report, family travelers are choosing vacations that let them recreate cherished childhood memories with their own children. The trend, called “recreating memories,” ranked as the third most common reason for leisure travel, and this Southwest Florida destination lets families recreate memories.

2 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Mary Melnick

Beaches Resorts is already a perfect getaway for family travelers looking for an inclusive all-inclusive getaway in either Jamaica or Turks & Caicos, but the brand is also the first resort company in the world to complete and receive IBCCES Certification and Autism Certification. Beaches Resorts strives to offer families of children with autism and other special needs comfort, specialized services, engaging activities and a welcoming environment for a memorable vacation.

3 weeks ago | whereverfamily.com | Mary Melnick

Family travelers looking to book the ultimate summer vacation should consider a trip to Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui. Set on the beautiful coast of West Maui, this resort blends Hawaiian culture into family-friendly programming. To help families plan a sustainable and respectful vacation to the island, Dustin Barton, activities manager, Montage Kapalua Bay, shared tips on creating a connection and protecting Maui’s unique environment.

3 weeks ago | globaltravelerusa.com | Mary Melnick

These days Easter egg hunts look a little different for my family as all of us are over 21. We don’t hunt for eggs anymore, but instead we hunt for our favorite beer, ciders or soda. This year, I chose my favorite cider, Downeast, while my brothers hunted for their favorite beers and my cousin and her boyfriend searched for their favorite sodas. We all waited inside while my mom and dad hid all the drinks in our backyard.