For festive Old World holiday charm, you can’t beat Central Europe, where Christmas Markets are great for holiday shopping and delicious regional foods.

These ten tips make vacations fun—and largely stress-free.

Looking for a Christmas vacation that's warm, sunny, and affordable? Wendy has an idea.

Family travel aficionado Eric Stoen knows how to pack a five-member clan into just two suitcases and two carry-ons.

Wendy's 12-year-old son advises parents how to persuade their kids to try unfamiliar foods in foreign places.

Wendy's 10-year-old explains why spending the night in a museum makes it truly memorable, based on his sleepover at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

TripAdvisor can seem daunting, and the amount of info overwhelming, but there are strategies to make it work for you. Eric Stoen shares his tips for planning family vacations.

Join me for TripAdvisor's first-ever Twitter party on October 1, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern. We'll be chatting about how to make museum visits truly memorable…

Wendy's son Charlie offers invaluable advice for parents interested in planning a family cruise.

Wendy shares a great idea for a family trip activity, from her own family's travel experiences.

Costa Rica is a popular destination for families, packed as it is with outdoor adventures that work for a variety of ages.

Wendy's Facebook fans and readers share their favorite July 4th weekend getaways in small towns across America.

How to stretch your dollar farther in Europe, plan a family beach vacation that won't break the bank, avoid airline baggage fees, and other timely tips.

How do you decide whether the inconvenience and sleep deprivation are worth the savings of an early or late flight?

If piloting your own small plane to the edge of the earth sounds like your kind of fun, or like a great gift for a significant other, I’ve got an idea for you.

The fact that I managed to achieve my goal of relaxation surprises everyone who knows me. Even more surprising is where I achieved it: on a Disney cruise.