L.A. Family Travel

Rina Baraz Nehdar is the Founder and Editor of L.A. Family Travel, as well as a mom to two energetic boys. Her goal is to introduce them to different cultures beyond their everyday experiences and to promote harmony among them. Rina's writing has received recognition in various formats, including print, television, and radio journalism. Prior to becoming a mom, she worked as a news reporter and anchor on TV and radio. After her children arrived, she transitioned to print journalism, often squeezing in writing during nap times and when household chores were left undone. Since then, she has become a regular contributor to numerous publications focusing on Family Travel and Luxury Travel for Business (see links below). With a wealth of ideas, Rina launched and now manages this online family travel magazine. Its mission is to assist families in navigating the difficulties of traveling with kids and to provide exciting family vacation ideas through engaging stories filled with valuable insights. Rina collaborates with writers from across the nation to broaden the range of destinations featured, aiming to connect with real families who may not be ready to abandon their routines entirely but are seeking enjoyable trips with their children, friends, or partners.

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From Toddlers to Teens: 8 Best Amusement Parks In the Midwest

2 weeks ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)A trip to a Midwest theme park is a rite of passage for any family with kids who love roller coasters, water slides, or eating funnel cake for lunch. After enough summers spent chasing three energetic boys across wave pools and standing in long lines for roller coasters that last two minutes, this list of the best amusement parks in the Midwest practically wrote itself.
15 Travel Gifts Mom Actually Wants This Mother's Day

3 weeks ago | lafamilytravel.com | Michelle Peters |Michelle Goldberg writes

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Let’s pause from all the amazing family-travel destinations we cover and turn to that uber-organizer, reservation-maker, suitcase-packer, list-maker, all-around-problem solver MOM who sits at the helm of the traveling family. Know one? We thought so. Are you one? Share this article with someone in your life … hint, hint.
Things To Do In Mammoth Cave National Park To Knock Your Family’s Socks Off!

3 weeks ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)It’s official – my family loves Mammoth Cave National Park. Why? Because not only does it provide a place for serious adventure, it wears my three boys out. The park is home to the world’s longest cave system, miles of hiking trails, and plenty of opportunities to canoe, bike, and explore above ground too.
Yellowstone Family Trip: An Intrepid Travel Review with Teens (2024 Guide)

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Rina Nehdar

by | Mar 16, 2025 | Family Adventures, North West, USA (This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)The time to complete our bucket-list family adventures is coming and I’m not ready. We only have two more years to cross those dream destinations off our list before our son, Kaleb, heads off to college.
Yellowstone Family Trip: An Intrepid Travel Review with Teens (2024 Guide)

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Rina Nehdar

by | Mar 16, 2025 | Family Adventures, North West, USA (This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)The time to complete our bucket-list family adventures is coming to an end and I’m not ready. We only have two more years to cross those dream destinations off our list before our son, Kaleb, heads off to college.
Best Things to Do in Vermont in the Spring for Family Fun

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Michelle Peters |Michelle Goldberg writes

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)To a kid growing up in Vermont, springtime is for shirking off that big parka, making mud pies, and splashing through puddles in rubber boots. One of my favorite things about the spring season is that feeling of the sun on my face in the afternoon before my fingers got chilly enough to remind me that winter wasn’t so far in the past. Vermont in early spring becomes one of the best places to experience nature’s revival.
A Girlfriend's Guide to the Indiana Peony Festival

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Delicate petals unfurl in shades of blush, cream, and deep magenta. The air beside them fills with a light, sweet fragrance that signals the arrival of warm weather and blue skies in my childhood home, the Hoosier State. The peony, known for its lush blooms and timeless elegance, transforms Noblesville, Indiana into a floral wonderland each May.
Cool Things to Do in Detroit

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)They say every city has a soul. Detroit’s is powered by engines, music, and a whole lotta grit. It’s the quirky kind of place where history, tech, and sports overlap – one minute, we’re learning about Ford’s Model T; the next, we’re eating food truck tacos by the Detroit River, and then we’re donning red to cheer on the Red Wings.
SoCal On A Shoestring: Three Family Adventures That Won't Break the Bank

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Rina Nehdar

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Move over, Florida Man – Southern California is serving up its own brand of organized mayhem this winter, and it’s not just another TikTok trend.
A Big ‘Ol Texas Spring Break with Family

2 months ago | lafamilytravel.com | Steffy McCourt

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Going on spring break in Texas is like stepping into a big, sun-soaked episode of Duck Dynasty meets Jersey Shore—but with more BBQ and cowboy hats. The Lone Star State offers countless spring break destinations for the whole family, from the Texas Hill Country to miles of beaches along the coast.