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Gwen Pratesi

Gwen Pratesi

Gwen Pratesi is a James Beard Foundation Award Finalist in Journalism and an award-winning food and travel writer. She contributes to U.S. News & World Report and freelances for many publications, including FamilyVacationist, USA Today, Cruise Critic, Reader's Digest, and SmarterTravel. Her work has also been featured on MSN, Yahoo!, and Business Insider. When she's not on a plane or ship, you can find her at the beach with her husband and Tibetan Terrier, Rhythm.
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Cruises

5 cruise ships that know how to keep teenagers happy

A vacation with a teenager can be great (no, really!) on these teen-friendly ships.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi
Horseback riding at C Lazy U Ranch (Photo: C Lazy U Ranch)
AdviceCruisesDestinations

5 unique multigenerational vacations that will satisfy everyone from grandparents to grandkids

Parents, grandparents, and grandkids will all have the experience of a lifetime on these bucket list-worthy multigenerational vacations.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi
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AdviceHotels & All-Inclusives

Top 10 pet-friendly resorts and hotels in the U.S.

These pet-friendly resorts offer perks that make a trip with your dog extra special.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi
Botany Bay Plantation, Edisto Island, South Carolina (Photo: Perry Baker/DiscoverSouthCarolina.com)
Couples TravelDestinations

Where to Go on the Perfect South Carolina Lowcountry Vacation

South Carolina’s Lowcountry is more than just Hilton Head. Here's where to go.

Posted by Gwen Pratesi Gwen Pratesi

Latest Posts

Kids running on a path through the woods during the fall

From long weekends to full-fledged vacations, these are the best family getaways for fall 2026

Posted by Beth Luberecki Beth Luberecki
Costumed characters at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Photo: Disney)

The ultimate guide to fall and Halloween at Walt Disney World (2026 edition)

Posted by Carly Neil, The World of Spark Carly Neil, The World of Spark
A family running toward the water's edge in Torrance, CA

For a beach vacation on a budget, try these affordable U.S. destinations

Posted by Beth Luberecki Beth Luberecki
Lake Winnipesaukee in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire (Photo: @kayp via Twenty20)

Summer at the lake? These New England lakes are best for fun in the sun

Posted by Courtney Elko Courtney Elko
Vail Epic Discovery at Vail Mountain (Photo: Jack Affleck)

11 ski resorts that are even more fun in the summer

Posted by Cortney Fries Cortney Fries
Boats in Nantucket Harbor off the coast of Cape Cod (Photo: @wsamnipat via Twenty20)

Hot enough for you? These family-friendly summer getaways are cool in every sense of the word.

Posted by Josh Roberts Josh Roberts

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