Best Family-Friendly Hotels and All-Inclusive Resorts Where Kids Stay Free

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Relax by the beach at the family-friendly Blue Haven Resort in Turks and Caicos.

Looking to save money on family travel? While staying at all-inclusive resorts and other hotels with family packages can be a great way to save, other properties take the savings up a notch bu offering deals where kids stay free! Many hotels and resorts offer "kids stay free" promotions at certain times during the year, while others allow kids under a certain age to stay free all the time. These "kids stay free" deals often include free meals and on-site activities for children.

Whether your destination is in the US, the Caribbean, or Mexico, here are eleven family-friendly hotels where kids stay free. For more great places to stay, check out our Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels Guide, which includes our list of the best all-inclusive resorts for kids.

Best Things To Do with Your Baby in Houston

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There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.

By the time the newborn stage is over, you're itching to get out of the house and start finding baby-friendly activities in Houston. The only problem is where do you even start? Rest easy, Mama, because we're here to help! We've rounded up the best things to do with your baby in Houston. 

Check out our Baby and Pregnancy Guide for Houston Parents for more helpful baby tips, and our Best Indoor Play Spaces for Babies and Toddlers for more ideas. 

Where to Eat With Kids Near Disneyland: 11 Family-Friendly Anaheim Restaurants

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Mama Cozza's is popular with locals and tourists alike. Photo courtesy of Mama Cozza's

Disneyland might be the Happiest Place on Earth for families, but for your wallet? Not so much. And while I wholeheartedly believe that a trip to Disneyland Resort is worth every penny, I also happen to believe that it’s not only smart, but fun to find Anaheim restaurants near Disneyland that have great food and an even better vibe. Not that there’s anything wrong with dining on character-shaped grilled cheese, pizza, and corn dogs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; it's just that dining outside the park before or after your adventure may be a calmer, cheaper, tastier way to go.

Anaheim is overflowing with family-friendly restaurants that serve up everything from award-winning dumplings to burritos that could be three meals, pizza with a side of arcade games, and much more. That’s why this list of spots that are either within walking or driving distance from Disneyland Resort is worth its weight in gold. It’ll give you variety on your vacation and let you save that extra cash for more Dole Whips.

Looking for other things to do while you’re there? Check out our list of the best things to do in Anaheim besides Disneyland and our Guide to Orange County with Kids.

What's New in Orlando for 2026: Cool Openings and Theme Park Attractions for Families

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Visit Hollywood Studios this year to ride the updated Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, with a more family-friendly vibe. Photo courtesy WDW

Planning an Orlando theme park vacation in 2026? You picked a great year to go! From new, exciting rides to immersive attractions and refreshed favorites, Central Florida’s theme parks are rolling out exciting additions families will love.

Read on to find out what’s opening at Orlando theme parks in 2026, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, as well as what's going on beyond the parks for this year!

School Break Camps in Atlanta: Winter and Spring Break Camps Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

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The High Museum offers spring break camp and summer camp for art-loving kids! Photo by CatMax Photography, courtesy of High Museum

Send Atlanta kids to spring break camps and winter break camps for full days of fun during school vacations. Students on a school break can spend hours pursuing sports, arts, cooking, gaming, and more awesome activities, instead of vegging out in front of the TV. Take a look at some of the coolest winter break and spring break camps in Atlanta that will keep kids entertained, happy, and busy!

Sphere, A Major New Entertainment Venue, Has Been Proposed for National Harbor, MD Near DC

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Artists and engineers are working hard to bring this unique venue to life. Rendered image courtesy of Sphere Entertainment

Big news for concert and entertainment lovers: a new Sphere entertainment venue is being planned for National Harbor! The State of Maryland, Prince George's County, Sphere Entertainment Co., and real estate developer Peterson Companies made the announcement this week. This Sphere—the second venue of its kind in the US—will be smaller than the one that opened in Las Vegas in 2023, but will still host concerts, shows, immersive experiences, and other entertainment.

Read on for everything we know so far about the proposed new venue. Then check out our list of the best things to do in National Harbor with kids to see why this town on the banks of the Potomac River is the perfect location for the second Sphere.

50 Awesome Winter Activities in Connecticut for Kids

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Check out the top winter activities in Connecticut for kids, like hitting the slopes and enjoying the snow! Photo by Ally Noel

Winter in New England: It can feel so cozy, but it can also feel incredibly long. Here is some inspiration for winter activities in Connecticut that will get your family out and about on some fresh-air adventures—or at least make indoor time a little more interesting. Whether you want to ski, hike, collect some maple syrup, or explore the great outdoors at our fantastic nature centers, there are fun (and safe) ideas for kids of all ages.

If this isn't enough to keep your troops from a winter mutiny, you can find even more ideas in our Connecticut Winter Fun Guide—from Outdoor Activities You Can Do At-Home this Winter to the Best Snow Tubing Near Connecticut for Families and so much more.