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Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next Southwest family holiday destination 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 Southwest family vacation adventure.
Here you'll find family holiday ideas for Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma.
Colorado invokes images of the majestic Rocky Mountains, incredible scenery, and an abundance of outdoor activities. But the state also has a creepy side with its rich and amusing haunted history full of bizarre characters, creepy tails and unexplainable events. The best part? Many of these spooky hotels, activities and tours can be enjoyed year-round for your Colorado family vacation!
If your kids are aspiring musicians or big fans of live music, you to take them to Austin, Texas. Austin, easily accessible from Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, and worthy of a trip from anywhere in the country, also has a burgeoning food scene and a number of interesting museums.
Southern California is made for outdoor and adventure travel. The climate, the lifestyle, the landscapes lure visitors outside to partake in all that there is to offer. Whether you are traveling as a couple, for a girl's weekend, or as a family during a summer trip, Santa Barbara and its surroundings offers something for everyone that is looking for outdoor and adventure experiences.
Southwest Colorado’s largest city Durango is home to the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, in continuous operation since 1880 as one of two routes from Denver to Salt Lake City. Riding the D&SNGRR rails is the quintessential Colorado "Old West" family vacation experience.The D&SNGRR earned accolades as the #1 North American Train Trip by National Geographic in 2010.
In the summer of 2012, Dallas enjoyed/ suffered through an incredible string of 100 degree days. These were broken up by the occasional 100+ day, and on my recent trip, we got to experience heat and humidity in a way unaccustomed to Yankee constitution.
As summer winds down in the Midwest, I’m already thinking about where I’m going to escape to this winter. When I need my vitamin D fix, I head straight for the Valley of the Sun’s East Valley... Tempe, Arizona. 
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