Friday, October 9, 2026

5 Easy Family Trips That Don't Require A Passport

Keep it simple this summer.
Scary Mommy Daily
Oct. 9, 2026
Cosider This Your Sign To Get Away
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
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Cosider This Your Sign To Get Away

Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa, tucked into nearly 800,000 acres of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, actually makes it easy to get the family outside. Suites come with dedicated living areas — the three-bedroom, 1,100-square-foot Luxury Family Suite among them — or book guaranteed connecting rooms (no more coin flips for who's next door). Warmer months mean mountain biking, horseback riding, a seasonal canopy tour, and heated indoor and outdoor pools for the kids who insist on swimming in every season. Come winter, it’s alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and horse-drawn sleigh rides, with the resort waiting to warm everyone back up afterward.

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Stays that set the scene
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Hotel Sacher Salzburg puts your family beside the Salzach River in Salzburg, Austria, with the Old Town just across the water. The family-owned hotel pairs individually designed rooms with antique furnishings and marble bathrooms. Book a Family Suite for three interconnected bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a shared seating area and space for up to seven guests. Two of the bedrooms offer twin or king-size configurations, so sleeping arrangements can flex. Petit Sacher adds children's bathrobes, board games, and kids' menus, while babysitting is available on request (dinner for two, anyone?). Explore the Old Town or visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, then return to Café Sacher Salzburg for a slice of Original Sacher-Torte.

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Hotel Sorrento
Hotel Sorrento

Not every city break needs a packed itinerary — sometimes it just needs a good home base. Hotel Sorrento brings historic character to Seattle's First Hill. Original detailing, vintage furnishings, and marble bathrooms give the rooms character, and select accommodations add separate sitting areas for some much-needed downtime between outings. Spend the day at Pike Place Market or the Seattle Art Museum, then head back for a breather before dinner at STELLA, where coastal Italian cooking draws on Pacific Northwest ingredients. Traveling without kids? Settle into a leather booth at The Bar for cocktails beneath vintage lighting, or stretch the night into conversation in The Fireside Room before heading upstairs.

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Aman Tokyo
Aman Tokyo

Aman Tokyo gives families room to slow down between days of tackling the city. High above Otemachi, the Grand Suite has a separate living room, a dining table for four and a bedroom that can be set up with twin beds. Start with breakfast overlooking the skyline, then hop on the subway from the station connected to the tower. There's no wrangling anyone into a taxi. Back at the hotel, kids can swim in the 30-meter indoor pool with an adult, and La Pâtisserie by Aman Tokyo makes an easy afternoon bribe. Once the day winds down, the suite's deep soaking tub and city views are all yours.

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Sentral Michigan Avenue
Sentral Michigan Avenue

Sentral Michigan Avenue gives families an apartment-style home base right across from Chicago's Grant Park. The designer-furnished two-bedroom suites actually have room to spread out, and separate bedrooms mean staggered bedtimes don't have to turn into a nightly negotiation. The full kitchen gets breakfast into everyone before you head out, and skip adding a restaurant stop to an already full day. Spend a few hours exploring the park or hitting a museum, then come back for a swim before dinner. Grab takeout to share around the table, and once the kids are finally down, the living room is all yours for some well-earned grown-up downtime.

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Beyond the Parks: The Florida Family Escape That Has It All
Omni Orlando Resort At Championsgate
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Beyond the Parks: The Florida Family Escape That Has It All

Theme parks may be the main event, but the hours in between can make or break a Florida family trip — and Omni Orlando Resort At Championsgate has them covered. Book a two-bedroom villa with a full kitchen, separate living room and den, and a private balcony or terrace, so breakfast can happen while everyone's still in pajamas. Afternoons belong to the lazy river, the wave pool, and taking turns on the water slides. Traveling with another adult? Trade off kid duty and sneak in a treatment at Mokara Spa. Come evening, gather at Trevi's for family-style Italian classics and a recap of the day's best moments.

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Family Beach Escapes That Make Vacationing Together Easy
Hotel Effie
Hotel Effie

Hotel Effie pairs a family beach trip with a proper hotel stay in Miramar Beach, Florida. Within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, coastal design and natural textures meet rooms that make sense for families: Deluxe Double Queen rooms sleep four, keeping everyone under one roof. Start with coffee and snacks at Sweetbay Coffee, then take the resort shuttle to the beach for sandcastle duty. Back at the hotel, Spa Lilliana’s massages and facials await whichever parent has some time off. For a break from the sand, explore the nearby Village of Baytowne Wharf’s shops and restaurants. Come evening, Ovide serves Gulf Coast flavors and Southern cooking, with someone else doing the dishes.

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OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel

OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel puts families a five-minute walk from Waikīkī Beach in Honolulu. Local artwork gives the renovated hotel its personality, from colorful guestroom pieces to a mural beside the pool. The Two Bedroom Waikiki View Suite adds separate bedrooms, a living room, and a private balcony overlooking the skyline, so everyone gets some breathing room (parents included). Start with a swim, then grab beach towels at the front desk before heading to the sand. Back at the hotel, split a Neapolitan-style pizza at Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, or let dinner double as entertainment at Tanaka of Tokyo, where teppanyaki chefs cook steak and seafood on a grill at your table.

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5 Easy Family Trips That Don't Require A Passport

Keep it simple this summer. ...