Family-Friendly Hotel Rooms That Fit More Than 4

Party of five? 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. But that quickly increases the cost of your family vacation, and kids are expensive enough as it is. Depending on the ages of your children and/or the parent-to-child ratio, that might not be a viable choice anyway. 

Check out these hotels with family-friendly room options and amenities for your next vacation. They are all near national parks, state parks and other outdoor attractions. Our family has enjoyed stays in all of them!

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Quick Getaway Guide: Mount Rainier National Park

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.

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Branching Out: Connect With Each Other (and Your Destination) by Staying in a Tent or Treehouse

“Is it by any chance your honeymoon?” Lindsay asked as we walked down the path to our tent.

“No,” I laughingly replied. “We’ve been married for 16 years. The honeymoon is long over.”

“I ask because we put you in our honeymoon tent,” she said with a smile.

This brought a smile to our faces as well. Everything about this luxury tent at The Hide, a safari camp located in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, was perfect. The outdoor bathtub. The view from our patio. The seed pods neatly adorning our fresh towels.

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