Summer Vacations Archives - ROAM Family Travel

South Africa Reopens to Families
The joy of returning to the wild and the thrill of a memorable tinkle.
Nature Bathing in Lassen
The power of sparkling water, romping bears, and endless trails.
California’s Great Lakes that Aren’t Tahoe
Locals' favorite family-friendly lakefront destinations
A First-Timer Houseboats Shasta Lake
Even a room-without-a-view leads to the perfect multigenerational Hawaii vacation
Local Families’ Favorite California Beaches
Same coast. More value. Fewer crowds.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Yosemite Summer
See California's crown jewel with a fraction of normal crowds
Best Road Trips in the West
25 unique & classic must-drive vacations for families
Planning Summertime in Lake Tahoe
Your complete guide to the family-friendliest shores
Hiking Glacier National Park with Kids
Wildlife, wildflowers, wilderness - oh, and glaciers!
Safe-r Family Vacations for Summer 2020
Gotta get away? Check these ideas for COVID-19 trips
How to Charter a Yacht in the Caribbean
Take your family on a dream trip - for less money than you think.
A Californian Crowdpleaser
The wonder & variety of a summer road trip through the Golden State, plus Grand Canyon & Vegas
A Pirate Sail in the San Blas Islands
Days at sea through Panama's islands of the Caribbean
Trekking with the Women of Ladakh
Himalayan veterans aim for India's Konzke La - and meet an unexpected challenge
On the Road across South Dakota
Take the grandparents on a cross-state odyssey of Wild West vistas & outdoor majesty
The Joy of California Fruit Pickin’
An hour from San Francisco, a u-pick summer fruit paradise awaits.
Building Mom-Daughter Bonds in Peru
An immersive experience delivering far more than snapshots.
The Road from Rome to Berlin
Stops in Italy, Austria, Czech and Germany please parents and teens, alike.
Adventure Faceoff: The Alps vs. The Rockies
Why even Coloradans gotta do Switzerland.
Aliens Land in Kecksburg
A small-town UFO festival is a little weird, a lot hokey & pretty wonderful
5 Back-to-school Breakaways
From European glamping to Maine kayaking, check out these last-chance summer escapes
The Magical Waters of Anna, Spain
A dive into fabled pools and family roots in the country, coast and Old Quarter of Valencia
Adventure Atop the Bermuda Triangle
A blur of pink beaches, pirate grottos, bike trails, limestone caverns, and sparkling coves - but no mysterious phenomena
How to Tackle Europe with Kids
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
Barcelona – Again & Again & Again
Spain's superstar never disappoints. Here's the city & Costa Brava spots you can't miss.
Topping Out in Thailand
Images and joy from a day of rock climbing victory in Railay Beach
5 Last-Minute Big Summer Vacations
No plans? No worries. These spots still have room for you.
Colombia’s New World
A rebirth of people, plazas and playas
Oregon by Airstream
Three weeks of Oregon’s diverse wilderness and hipster towns
Another Taste of San Sebastián
Spain’s go-BACK-to Basque beach town
Manta-Hunting on Yap
Meet Fumiko - and more fascinating and friendly inhabitants in Micronesia
The Toughest Kilimanjaro Climb
Facing Tanzania's summit despite snow and sickness
Switzerland 101: Into the Heart of Europe
The must-see Alpine glory of Luzern, Interlaken & Bern
Sailing the Coast of Croatia
Unforgettable family time from Dubrovnik to the Southern Dalmatians
Barcelona: 3 Gaudis in 1 Day
Short on time? Here's how to see Sagrada, Batllo & Guell - fast!
Wild & Wondrous Safaris in South Africa
Find more than the “Big 5” without losing your shirt
Windswept Wonder on Îles de la Madeleine
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
Going Deep on Catalina
Offseason stays have all the action & more “Old” California
On Safari in Sri Lanka
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
Family Galapagos on a Budget
How to see Earth's natural spectacle without breaking the bank
Loving Lisbon, Lagos & Beyond
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
25 Most Popular ROAM Adventures
Want to get away – FAR away – this Christmas? If you’re done with the cold, the rain, the snow,…
Into the Wild: 10 Trips for Adventurous Families
Been there? Done that? Take your kids into the wilderness.
Going Local in Ecuador
Quito and nearby Andean villages are affordable and family friendly
A Return to Italy – con Bambinis
Celebrating our anniversary where it all began.
The Best Bali Beaches for Families
Pass Kuta to find these off-the-beaten-path spots.
1 Day, 2 Volcanoes, 3 Islands
In Italy’s Aeolian Islands, it’s entirely possible.
Summering in Australia’s Winter
It might be the best season for a "walk about" Down Under.
Finding the Italy of Our Dreams
Ortigia turns down-on-Italy cynics into true believers.
Beach Daze in The OC
RVing to splashy fun in Newport Dunes
SUP/Skate/Stroll on Vancouver Island
(Plus hiking, surfing, caving, dining, tidepooling and more...)
A Prescription for Planning Yellowstone
America's first national park is on every list, but planning Yellowstone ain't easy.
Time to Take the Kids to Cuba
Here's how to have an unforgettable family adventure.
Pirates & Princesses on the Gulf Coast
Family fun near Pensacola
Can Your Kids Hack the Inca Trail?
ROAM learns the do’s and don’ts from a Peru trekking expert.
A Big Week in Yellowstone & Grand Tetons
Here's a day-by-day itinerary for family adventure in Yellowstone.
Not Taking the “God” Out of Israel
You don’t have to be religious to appreciate this amazing country.