Passports with Purpose 2011
November 30, 2011 – 1:00 am |

In the spirit of giving and good cheer, Road Trips for Families is honored to participate in the 2011 Passports with Purpose (PwP), an annual fundraiser hosted by some of your favorite travel blogs. In its third year, PwP has raised money for a school in rural Cambodia ($30,000 in 2009) and a village in rural India (rallying with over $64,000 in 2010). Partnering with Room To Read, PwP has set a goal of $80,000 to build two libraries for children in Zambia, Africa. A family-travel site and parents of our own literate kids, we feel particularly inspired by this year’s fundraiser.

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Labor Day Road Trip on a Budget
August 22, 2009 – 3:24 pm |
Labor Day Road Trip on a Budget

Summer is almost officially over, and it may seem like you can’t afford to get away for Labor Day. But, with a little bit of planning, some online research and a few tips, you can enjoy the perfect vacation and not break the bank.

Are You an Animal-Friendly Traveler?
August 19, 2009 – 7:16 am |
Are You an Animal-Friendly Traveler?

When your family travels, how much thought do you give to the animals you will see on your trip? Have you been looking for a way to do more than just enjoy the tourist attractions and leave? Consider Compassionate Travel.

Budget Itinerary — THE Beach, Florida
August 18, 2009 – 7:00 am |
Budget Itinerary — THE Beach, Florida

School may be back in session, but the beach is still calling your name. An ideal destination for your family’s beach road trip is Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast. Known as “THE Beach”, it stretches 227 miles from Pensacola to Apalachicola in the Florida Panhandle and features miles of georgeous white sand beaches and charming seaside villages.

Top 10: Best Family-Friendly Spots to Rent a Condo
August 17, 2009 – 7:02 am |
Top 10: Best Family-Friendly Spots to Rent a Condo

It doesn’t really matter whether you think the recession is over or not. The kids still want to see Grandma for the holidays. Heck, you probably want to see family or friends for the holidays too. But, airline tickets and rental cars might not be in the budget. The perfect solution could be a multi-family road trip. Just rent a condo, pack everyone in, and celebrate like you live there.