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Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next Southeast family holiday is a click away. Our moms have bounced around the globe testing out family vacation spots from campgrounds to African safaris and they’re dishing the dirt on what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know before you go. Get all the family travel information essentials you need (from a traveling mom's perspective, natch!) to dive into your next Southeast family holiday adventure.
Here you'll find family vacation ideas for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Kentucky, and Tennessee.
When you think of exploring Epcot at Walt Disney World, you probably think of immersing yourself culture and languages without needing a passport. While you may not think of flowers, gardens, and foodie experiences, the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival puts a new spin on cultural exploration with a feast for the senses. Beyond just the stunning flowers and topiary displays, the festival run through May 19th, 2013 in Orlando Florida offering global culinary experiences fit for every foodie and culinary traveling family.
France: Named for an art gallery in Paris, L'Orangerie in the French Pavilion goes beyond the traditional Parisien baguette. The Verrine charlotte au pèches (Caramelized peaches and rosemary and light vanilla cream) will satisfy even the youngest foodie in the family. 
Recently, my mountain family connected with our coastal cousins and put my 7 Tips for a Successful Family Reunion to use for a wonderful family reunion in beautiful Banner Elk, North Carolina.
The "North Carolina High Country" is known for its gorgeous mountains and year-round opportunities for activities such as skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, and more.
It was the perfect location for our gathering full of active children and teens.
Before we were guests of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, my family never realized all that a luxury hotel could offer. After all, when we’re visiting the busy Orlando area theme parks, we usually don’t ask much in terms of lodging. A shower and a place to lay our heads usually do the trick. If you throw in a free continental breakfast, you win a spot in our hearts together.
If you've ever traveled with babies or toddlers you're familiar with the mountain of gear that they require. Now Magic Strollers of Orlando makes it easy to leave the stroller at home. On a recent trip to Orlando, I was provided with a complimentary stroller rental so that I could assess the ease of the service.
Aquatica waterpark is one of the top waterparks in Orlando, Florida. Aquatica is located right next door to Sea World and is the perfect way to spend a hot Florida day.
We were offered the chance to visit Sea World’s waterpark with the kids and I’m glad we did -- I didn’t realize how much fun we'd have. As far as waterparks go this is one of the best I’ve been too. There were loads of water rides, plus wave pools and kid areas, giving you numerous options to choose from. I’m sure that’s why most of the lines were little to no wait.
What caught my eye about Jungle Island when I was searching for fun things to do Miami with my boys, was the amount of shows and animal interactions they offered. There are zoos and parks where you can see animals, and it’s great, but having the opportunity to interact with them is even better!
What to do and see in Jungle Island:
1. Holding the Animals – The adventure starts as soon as you walk in. You are greeted by members of the staff holding animals that you can touch and photograph with. The not so good part is that they are the ones in charge of photos and each cost $20.
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