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Dave Parfitt

Dave Parfitt

Dave Parfitt is a freelance travel writer interested in illuminating transformative family travel, multi-generational travel, inclusive and accessible travel, under-the-radar destinations, and immersive, authentic experiences. Dave's work has appeared in Lonely Planet, AAA, Fox News Travel, US News & World Report, FamilyVacationist, TravelAge West, USA Today, and Family Circle, to name a few. An academic with a PhD in neuroscience, Dave also works as an educational developer at a four-year college in Western New York when not in a theme park, national park, or on a cruise or road trip with his family.
Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park (Photo: NPS)
Destinations

Yellowstone National Park Turns 150 by Celebrating its Indigenous Heritage

How America's first national park is celebrating its 150th birthday.

Posted by Dave Parfitt Dave Parfitt
Woman poking her head out of a vintage RV (Photo: @jordvdz via Twenty20)
AdviceCouples Travel

Rent or Buy? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about Choosing an RV

From pop-ups to campervans, here’s everything you need to know about choosing an RV.

Posted by Dave Parfitt Dave Parfitt
Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls USA (Photo: Shutterstock)
Destinations

25 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Buffalo and Niagara Falls USA

There's so much more to the Niagara area than its world-famous waterfall.

Posted by Dave Parfitt Dave Parfitt
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Three kids running in the water at the beach in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Why Destin is a perfect spot for family-friendly adventures on Florida’s Emerald Coast

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Why you should take your toddler on a Disney Cruise

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers
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5 great Disney Alaska cruise excursions for families | The ultimate Port Adventure guide

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A Bass Pro Shops Resort in the Ozarks? Welcome to Big Cedar Lodge

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10 best family resorts in the Northeast

Posted by Allison Tibaldi Allison Tibaldi
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort (Photo: Holiday Inn)

America’s most budget-friendly family resorts, vetted by real travelers and families: FamilyVacationist’s 2026 guide

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