First published 2009
Family vacations represent the dominant category in leisure travel today. Research shows that multigenerational trips and family-focused destinations will expand further in coming years. Susan Magsamen, a recognized authority on parenting, partners with National Geographic to address this growing demand. Her approach centers on practical planning tools organized by geography and theme. The book provides ten-best compilations, detailed maps, and comprehensive sidebars throughout. Magsamen covers local options like neighborhood parks and ice cream parlors alongside national adventures and international destinations including Cape Town, London, Vancouver, and Hong Kong. Each section delivers specific travel details, resource lists, and complete itineraries. Parents receive preparation guidance, packing recommendations, and expert advice from other families. The book offers families concrete tools to design memorable shared experiences.
Genres: family, travel, non-fiction, parenting
Vibes: family-focused, informative, practical
Tropes: expert-advice, travel-guide
Setting: Cape Town, London, Vancouver, Hong Kong
Period: 21st-century
480 pages · Paperback · National Geographic