Party of five? Six? Sorry. From roller coasters to hotel rooms, the world is built for twos and fours. The odd family member usually has to sit next to a screaming stranger or sleep on the floor … or, worse yet, a pull-out sofa bed. Sure, you could pay for adjoining rooms. Or … you could reserve a family-friendly room in one of these hotels on your next vacation. Our family has enjoyed stays in all of them!

Most of us Joe Schmos don’t have enough PTO to explore every inch of Mt. Rainier National Park’s 236,381 acres. Just hiking the 93-mile Wonderland Trail takes the fittest foot travelers about two weeks. And my knees hurt just thinking about daily elevation gains/losses of 3,500+ feet. Instead, use this 3-day Mount Rainier itinerary to hike a few highlights in the summer or early fall.

Located at milepost 97 on Oregon’s famed Highway 101, Neskowin Village is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of place. There’s one way in and one way out. Not a streetlight in sight. This is why I love it.

Whether traveling internationally or domestically, there are many ways to leave a destination better than you found it. Give back and kick back on your next vacay with these ideas.

Connect with each other — and your destination — in these non-traditional lodging options.

Grab your kids, trade out their flip flops for some sturdy shoes, and hit the trail on these forever faves.