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Jamie Davis Smith

Jamie Davis Smith

Jamie is a mother of four and a freelance writer. She lives in Washington, DC, but can more often be found wandering with her family and writing about their adventures near and far. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Fodors' Travel, FamilyVacationist, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Yahoo, and many others. She is a USA Today "Top 10" travel expert.
Teens Club at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Photo: Grand Velas)
Hotels & All-Inclusives

10 best family resorts with teen clubs and activities

These resorts go all-out for families with teens.

Posted by Jamie Davis Smith Jamie Davis Smith
Crowd of anonymous people on street in city center (Photo: Shutterstock)
Advice

What to Do if War or a Terrorist Attack Happens While You’re Traveling Abroad

How to prepare for and handle yourself during a volatile situation overseas.

Posted by Jamie Davis Smith Jamie Davis Smith
Water slides at Beaches Turks and Caicos (Photo: Beaches Resorts)
AdviceHotels & All-Inclusives

Why Every Family Should Try an All-Inclusive Resort at Least Once

Tired of feeling exhausted and unhappy after your family vacations? An all-inclusive resort may be the solution.

Posted by Jamie Davis Smith Jamie Davis Smith
Sesame Street Characters and Kids at Beaches Negril
AdviceDestinationsHotels & All-InclusivesTheme Parks

9 family vacation ideas for families with neurodivergent kids

By embracing neurodivergent styles of travel, you can open the door to new types of family vacations you may never have considered.

Posted by Jamie Davis Smith Jamie Davis Smith
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