USA Vacation Packages & Guided Tours
MOM APPROVED TRAVEL • U.S. VACATIONS • TOURS & CRUISES
Curated Vacations & Journeys Across the USA
Some of the most extraordinary vacations don’t require a passport. Mom Approved Travel helps families, couples and multigenerational travelers experience the United States through professionally designed land journeys, guided tours, resort vacations, cruises and destination packages.
That could mean Yellowstone and Grand Teton with expert guides and thoughtfully selected accommodations. An Alaska land-and-sea adventure. A ski vacation with the lodging, lift tickets and equipment already coordinated. A multi-island Hawaii itinerary. Or a small-ship journey through America’s rivers and coastal waterways.
We aren’t simply looking for somewhere you can stay.
We help you compare how you want to experience the destination and the travel partners, itineraries and accommodations that make sense for your trip.
Explore the United States Your Way
NATIONAL PARK JOURNEYS
America’s National Parks can make spectacular family and multigenerational vacations, but experiencing destinations like Yellowstone, Grand Teton, the Grand Canyon or Utah’s Mighty Five well takes more than booking a room and plotting stops on a map.
For these trips, Mom Approved Travel works with established tour operators to offer thoughtfully designed itineraries that bring together accommodations, transportation, touring and destination expertise.
That can mean spending less of your vacation navigating unfamiliar roads and logistics, and more time actually experiencing the landscapes, wildlife and places you traveled to see.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help compare destinations, itinerary styles, activity levels, accommodations and tour options to find the experience that fits your family, travel style and vacation investment.
Adventures by Disney
National Park Adventures
Let’s get this out of the way first… Mickey will not be doing a character meet at the Grand Canyon!
Adventures By Disney is a thoughtfully curated land adventure with the highest levels of Disney concierge service and access which is ideal for families who want a highly supported experience with plenty of built-in activities for both kids and adults.
If you want a concierge experience for the National Parks, you may be a great fit for Adventures by Disney.
One of our favorite National Park options is the Adventures by Disney Wyoming vacation which combines Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park with expert Disney Adventure Guides and local experts. Experiences include biking in Grand Teton, exploring Yellowstone’s Lower Loop, whitewater rafting on the Snake River and an exclusive stay at Brooks Lake Lodge.
National Geographic Expeditions
National Parks
National Geographic Expeditions give you access to an expert led, destination focused experience and is a great fit for travelers who want to understand the places they are visiting, with knowledgeable experts, immersive experiences and a deeper connection to the history, geology, wildlife and culture of the destination.
If you want your National Park vacation to feel more like an educational expedition than a sightseeing tour, you may be a great fit for National Geographic Expeditions. Some journeys even travel with a National Geographic photographer!
One of our favorite National Park options is the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks Signature Land expedition, an 8-day premium-level journey featuring all three parks and a National Geographic Expert. The itinerary combines iconic landscapes with expert interpretation and thoughtfully planned experiences that allow you to experience the parks beyond simply stopping at the overlooks.
Globus Tours
National Parks
If you want to experience several iconic National Parks without having to manage the transportation, hotels and sightseeing logistics yourself, Globus may be a great fit.
Globus offers professionally escorted land journeys with a Tour Director, planned transportation, quality accommodations and guided sightseeing built into the itinerary. This can be a strong option for travelers who want a well-organized trip with plenty included, while still having some flexibility along the way.
Adult only journeys are available which are great for empty nesters or teachers on holiday!
If you prefer to travel with just your group, there are options available with a similar structure, or we can curate a private group experience as well.
One example is the Globus America’s National Parks tour, a 10-day journey through South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and Utah that includes Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and time in destinations such as Jackson and Cody.
Private & Curated
National Park Journeys
Want to experience the National Parks with more privacy, flexibility and a schedule built around your own group?
Mom Approved Travel also works with specialized U.S. travel partners who can create elevated private and small group journeys through destinations like Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Utah’s National Parks and the American West.
Depending on the itinerary, your trip may include private guides, thoughtfully selected lodge accommodations, elevated glamping experiences, private transportation and curated daily experiences with the complicated logistics handled.
This is a great fit for families and multigenerational groups who want something more customized, but still want the confidence and support of a professionally planned itinerary.
This isn’t a collection of unrelated hotel reservations and a route to figure out on your own. It’s a complete land journey designed around how your group wants to experience the destination.
SKI & MOUNTAIN VACATIONS
A great ski vacation involves a lot more than finding somewhere near the mountain.
Mom Approved Travel helps clients plan complete ski and mountain vacation packages that can bring together resort accommodations, lift tickets, equipment rentals, lessons, transportation and other trip components into one coordinated vacation.
Where you stay matters. So does how easily you can get to the lifts, the ages and abilities of your travelers, lesson availability, ski-school options, non-ski activities and whether everyone in your group actually plans to ski.
We help compare destinations and resort options based on your travelers, ski level, preferred amenities, location and vacation investment so the trip works for the whole group, not just the strongest skier.
Colorado Ski Vacations
Colorado offers some of the country’s best-known ski destinations, but the right mountain depends on much more than the trail map.
Families may prioritize ski school, easy mountain access and a walkable village, while experienced skiers may care more about terrain, elevation and snow conditions. Others may want a resort with excellent dining, spas and plenty to do off the slopes.
We can help compare destinations such as Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Aspen Snowmass and package the accommodations and ski components that make sense for your group.
If you want a well-organized mountain vacation without spending weeks piecing together lift tickets, lodging and rentals yourself, a Colorado ski package may be a great fit.
Utah Ski Vacations
Utah can be especially appealing for travelers who want world-class skiing with relatively easy access from a major airport.
Destinations such as Park City, Deer Valley and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains offer very different experiences, from large mountain resorts with a wide variety of terrain to more refined, service-focused stays.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help compare resort location, ski access, accommodations, lift products, rentals and other vacation components to find the option that best fits your group.
This can be an excellent choice for families, couples and multigenerational travelers who want a high quality ski vacation with strong resort amenities and less logistical guesswork.
Looking for something beyond Colorado or Utah? We can also explore other major U.S. ski destinations based on your preferred mountain experience, travel dates and group needs.
Hawaii Vacations
Hawaii is one of those destinations where the right island, resort and itinerary can completely change the vacation.
Mom Approved Travel helps families, couples and multigenerational travelers plan complete Hawaii vacations built around how they want to experience the islands — whether that means a resort-focused stay, exploring more of one island, or combining multiple islands into a larger journey.
We help compare islands, resorts, room categories, transportation, activities and the balance between sightseeing and downtime so your vacation feels intentional instead of trying to squeeze every possible experience into one trip.
For some families, that means Disney’s Aulani Resort on Oahu.
For others, Hawaii looks completely different.
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
If your family loves Disney and the Disney level of service, but wants a vacation that feels different from the theme parks, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa can be an excellent fit.
Located on Oahu in Ko Olina, Aulani combines Disney service and family programming with Hawaiian culture, resort amenities, pools, beach time and access to everything Oahu has to offer.
Our Advisors help families think through room categories, length of stay, resort time, island activities and whether Aulani should be the entire vacation or part of a larger Hawaii itinerary.
Aulani can be especially appealing to multigenerational families because everyone can enjoy the resort differently while still vacationing together in a way only DIsney can do.
Hawaii Beyond Aulani
Not every Hawaii vacation needs a little Disney magic…
we also helps clients plan Hawaii vacations beyond Aulani, including resort stays and experiences on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and other Hawaiian islands.
The right island depends on what you want from the trip. Some travelers prioritize beaches and resort time. Others want hiking, volcanoes, waterfalls, food, culture or a more active itinerary.
We can help compare islands, quality resort options, accommodations and experiences to build a Hawaii vacation around your travel style rather than choosing a resort first and figuring out the rest later.
For travelers who want to experience more than one island, we can also look at how to combine destinations without spending too much of the vacation packing, transferring and starting over.
Alaska Vacations
Alaska is one of those destinations where how you choose to experience it matters almost as much as where you go.
A traditional cruise, a land and sea Cruisetour, an expedition ship and a guided land journey can all take you to Alaska, but they create very different vacations.
Mom Approved Travel helps families, couples and multigenerational travelers compare the options based on how much time they have, what they most want to see, activity level, mobility, preferred accommodations and vacation investment.
For some travelers, Alaska is best experienced from a balcony as glaciers pass by.
For others, the cruise is only the beginning.
Alaska Ocean Cruises
A traditional Alaska cruise can be one of the easiest ways to experience the state’s coastline, glaciers and port towns while unpacking once.
But choosing an Alaska cruise involves more than picking a ship.
Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines offer very different onboard experiences, itineraries and ways of experiencing Alaska.
Some families care most about children’s programming and the ship itself. Others prioritize Glacier Bay, port time, scenic cruising or the ability to add a meaningful land experience.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help compare cruise line, ship, itinerary, departure port, stateroom and the overall balance between Alaska and the onboard vacation.
Alaska CruiseTours: Go Beyond the Port
For travelers who want to see more of Alaska than a cruise itinerary alone can provide, a land and sea CruiseTour can combine an Alaska cruise with several days exploring the interior.
Princess is particularly well known for Alaska CruiseTours that can include destinations such as Denali, Fairbanks and Wilderness Lodges, with transportation and major trip components coordinated as part of the larger itinerary.
This can be a great fit for travelers who want the ease of a cruise but don’t want their Alaska experience to end at the shoreline.
The important part is choosing the right land itinerary. CruiseTours vary in length, pace, transportation, lodge stays and how much time you actually have in each destination.
We help clients compare those details instead of simply choosing the itinerary with the most stops.
Expedition Cruises in Alaska
Want to get closer to Alaska’s wilderness than a traditional large-ship cruise allows?
An expedition-style Alaska cruise trades many of the big-ship attractions for smaller vessels, more intimate access and experiences built around wildlife, landscapes and exploration.
Some of our partners such as Lindblad Expeditions can offer a very different version of Alaska, with expedition teams, naturalists and itineraries designed around experiencing the destination itself.
Depending on the sailing, that may mean smaller ports, Zodiac exploration, kayaking, wildlife viewing and opportunities that aren’t possible from a traditional cruise ship.
This style of Alaska travel can be a strong fit for active families with older children, adult families, couples and multigenerational travelers who value nature and exploration more than waterslides and Broadway-style entertainment.
Guided Alaska Land Journeys
You don’t have to take a cruise to experience Alaska.
For travelers who want to spend more time on land, professionally guided Alaska journeys can combine lodging, transportation, local expertise and carefully selected experiences into one cohesive itinerary.
Options through travel partners such as Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions can offer a more structured way to explore Alaska, with itineraries focused on wildlife, scenery, culture and outdoor experiences.
A guided land journey may be a great fit if you want Alaska to feel less like a cruise vacation with port stops and more like an immersive trip through the destination itself.
Your Advisor can help compare guided land options with CruiseTours and expedition cruising to determine which style gives you the Alaska experience you’re actually looking for.
Theme Park Vacations
Theme park vacations are one of the core areas Mom Approved Travel is know for, but we are selective about the destinations where our planning expertise adds real value.
Almost every MAT Advisors specializes in Disney and Universal vacations in Florida, California and Texas, where the right hotel, ticket type, transportation plan, resort benefits and trip length can dramatically change the experience.
We are not trying to be the agency for every amusement park in America, we are known for what we know BEST and this means Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Disneyland, Universal Hollywood and Universal Kids Resort.
We focus on destination-style theme park vacations where families are making a larger vacation investment where thoughtful planning really makes a difference in your experience.
Walt Disney World Vacations
A Walt Disney World vacation involves far more than choosing which park to visit first.
Resort location, room category, ticket type, dining, transportation, special events and how many park days your family actually needs all affect the trip.
Mom Approved Travel is an EarMarked Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and our Advisors help families build Walt Disney World vacations around their priorities, pace and budget rather than following a one-size-fits-all touring plan.
That might mean a deluxe resort and slower mornings, a highly park-focused trip, a multigenerational vacation with very different needs, or something in between.
Universal Orlando Vacations
Universal Orlando is no longer a simple add on to another Orlando vacation.
With multiple theme parks, Epic Universe, destination hotels, Express Pass options, Early Park Admission and very different ways to structure a stay, Universal is easily the centerpiece of a full family Orlando vacation.
As a U-Preferred Travel Agency, Mom Approved Travel helps families compare hotels, vacation packages, ticket options and trip length based on how they want to experience Universal Orlando Resort with their family and group.
For some families, staying at a hotel with included Express benefits makes a major difference. For others, the better investment may be a different resort category or a longer stay.
Disneyland Resort Vacations
Disneyland Resort offers a very different Disney vacation from Walt Disney World.
Its more compact layout can make it especially appealing for families who want a shorter theme park trip, easier park-to-park access or a Disney vacation that can be paired with time elsewhere in Southern California.
Our Advisors help families compare Disneyland Resort hotels, nearby hotel options, ticket types, trip length and how much time to devote to each park based on the way they want to travel.
Universal Studios Hollywood Vacations
Universal Studios Hollywood combines a working movie studio, theme park attractions and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter into a very different Universal experience from Orlando.
For many families, Universal Studios Hollywood works best as part of a broader Southern California vacation rather than a stand-alone weeklong trip. We can help clients think through where to stay, how long to visit, ticket options and how Universal fits alongside the rest of their Los Angeles or Southern California itinerary.
Universal Kids Resort in Texas
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco Texas near Dallas is designed specifically with younger children and their families in mind, making it a very different experience from Universal’s larger theme park destination resorts in Florida and California.
Mom Approved Travel can help families think through where to stay, how long to visit and how to build Universal Kids Resort into a broader North Texas getaway rather than treating it like a simple ticket purchase.
What Does a Curated U.S. Vacation Mean?
A curated vacation is more than a collection of reservations. For complex U.S. journeys, Mom Approved Travel prefers to work with established travel partners, quality accommodations and professionally designed vacation components that allow the pieces of your trip to work together.
Depending on the journey, that might include professionally guided touring, carefully selected hotels or lodges, private transportation, rail travel, cruises, resort packages, unique accommodations, prearranged experiences, ski components or other destination-specific services.
Sometimes the best fit is an established guided itinerary.
Sometimes it’s a cruise and land package.
Sometimes it’s a private journey designed specifically for your family.
And sometimes it’s a resort vacation where choosing the right property is the most important decision we make.
We aren’t trying to find the cheapest possible way to assemble your vacation. We want to help you find the right way to experience it.
Who Is This Type of Vacation Planning For?
Our U.S. journey planning is a particularly good fit for travelers who value their vacation time as much as their vacation dollars.
You may be a good fit for Mom Approved Travel if you want quality accommodations, established travel partners and professional guidance; are planning a family, multigenerational, milestone or bucket-list trip; prefer having complicated logistics coordinated rather than figuring them out as you travel; or want help comparing several very different ways to experience the same destination.
You do not have to choose the most expensive option.
But we do want to help you choose the option that makes the most sense for your travelers and your overall vacation investment
How Does U.S. Vacation Planning Work?
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor will start by learning about who is traveling, when you want to go, what you want to experience, how you prefer to travel and the vacation investment you’re considering.
From there, we determine which type of vacation makes sense. That could lead us toward a packaged resort stay, guided tour, private land journey, cruise, CruiseTour, expedition or another professionally operated option.
Once we’ve identified the right direction, we can compare the destinations, travel partners and itineraries that best fit your group.
Do You Charge a Planning Fee for U.S. Vacations?
It depends on the trip. For many vacation packages, cruises and professionally operated tours booked through Mom Approved Travel, our Advisor’s planning support is part of the booking relationship.
Some custom, independent or à la carte U.S. itineraries require substantially more individual research and coordination. A professional planning fee may apply to those trips.
We’ll explain any applicable planning fee before beginning that work so you can decide how you would like to proceed.
Looking Beyond the United States?
The United States is only one part of what we plan.
Mom Approved Travel also helps clients explore Caribbean and Mexico vacations, Europe, ocean and river cruises, all-inclusive resorts and other international journeys. EXPLORE MORE VACATION IDEAS >>
Why Plan Your U.S. Vacation With Mom Approved Travel?
We don’t believe every traveler needs the same vacation—or that the same supplier is right for every family.
Our Advisors work across different travel styles, giving us the ability to compare resorts, guided tours, cruises, expedition travel, private journeys and destination packages rather than forcing your trip into one predetermined product.
We also understand the additional considerations that can come with family and multigenerational travel: different ages, mobility levels, activity preferences, budgets and expectations all traveling together.
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions about where your vacation investment will matter most and build a trip that works for the people actually taking it.
Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Vacation Planning
Does Mom Approved Travel plan vacations anywhere in the United States?
We plan many types of U.S. vacations, but our specialty is professionally planned destination travel rather than simple lodging-only reservations.
Our U.S. portfolio includes National Park journeys, Alaska, Hawaii, ski vacations, Disney and Universal destinations, ocean cruises, U.S. river and small-ship cruises, guided tours and select custom city vacations.
Can you plan a National Park road trip for my family?
Our preferred approach to National Park travel is through professionally designed guided, private or small-group journeys rather than building a basic road trip one hotel reservation at a time.
Depending on your travelers, that may include Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, Globus or one of the specialized land partners we work with for more private and customized National Park experiences.
Can you book a ski vacation package?
Yes. We can help plan complete ski vacations that may include resort accommodations, lift tickets, equipment rentals, lessons, transportation and other mountain-vacation components.
We do not approach ski travel as simply finding a vacation rental near the mountain.
Do you plan Hawaii vacations other than Aulani?
Yes. Mom Approved Travel plans Aulani vacations as well as Hawaii vacations beyond Disney, including resort stays and multi-island itineraries.
Your Advisor can help determine which island, resort and vacation style best fit your travelers.
Can you help us decide between an Alaska cruise and a land trip?
Absolutely. We can compare traditional Alaska cruises, Princess CruiseTours, expedition cruises and professionally guided Alaska land journeys based on how much time you have and how deeply you want to experience Alaska.
Which U.S. theme park vacations does Mom Approved Travel specialize in?
Our primary theme park specialties are Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Kids Resort in Texas.
These are destination-style theme park vacations where accommodations, ticket strategy and trip planning can make a meaningful difference.
Can you plan a custom New York City vacation?
Select Advisors may plan independent city vacations such as New York based on the scope of the trip.
Because custom city itineraries can require extensive à-la-carte research and coordination, professional planning fees may apply.
Do I need to know exactly where I want to go before contacting you?
No. You can start with your dates, who is traveling, what kind of experience you’re looking for and your approximate vacation investment.
We can help narrow down the destinations and travel styles that make sense from there.
Ready to Explore the USA?
Whether you’re dreaming about Yellowstone, Alaska, Hawaii, fresh powder in the Rockies, Disney and Universal, an ocean cruise or a slower journey along one of America’s rivers, there are many ways to explore the United States.
The first step isn’t choosing a supplier.
It’s figuring out how you want to experience the destination.
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help from there.
Reviewed by Christy Slavik, VTA, CTA
Founder of Mom Approved Travel | Travel Advisor since 2015
Family & multigenerational travel specialist
Last reviewed: September 2026