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Emerson & Louise


Summer Family Vacations
Mountain lakes, wildflower meadows, and long golden evenings — the best summer family destinations for families who want more than a beach trip. Curated itineraries, where to stay, and the experiences worth planning ahead.


Sun Valley, ID | Summer Family Travel Guide
Sun Valley ID summer is Idaho’s best kept luxury family secret — and this 4-day itinerary is proof. Private fly fishing on Silver Creek, Salmon River rafting through the Sawtooths, the Sun Valley Music Festival under an open sky, and the experiences your family will talk about for years.
Apr 279 min read


The North Conway, New Hampshire Summer Family Travel Guide
North Conway, New Hampshire is the White Mountains gateway that luxury families return to for generations — and this 4-day itinerary is why. Diana’s Baths, the Conway Scenic Railroad through Crawford Notch, Mount Washington, and the experiences your family will talk about on the drive home.
Apr 279 min read


The Steamboat Springs, Colorado Summer Family Travel Guide
Steamboat Springs summer is Colorado’s best kept secret for luxury family travel — and this 4-day itinerary covers all of it. Private horseback riding through the Yampa Valley, natural hot springs, Fish Creek Falls, and a Pro Rodeo under the Colorado sky.
Apr 269 min read


The Crested Butte, Colorado Summer Family Travel Guide
Crested Butte, Colorado is the Wildflower Capital of the Rocky Mountains — and in summer, it is the most spectacular family mountain destination in the American West. This is our 4-day luxury itinerary for the trip your family will talk about for years.
Apr 269 min read


Highlands, NC | The Family Mountain Trip You'll Never Forget
Highlands, NC sits at 4,118 feet in the Nantahala National Forest — and there is nowhere quite like it. This is our 4-day luxury family itinerary for the mountain town that gets into your bones and stays there.
Apr 269 min read


4 Days in Jackson Hole with Kids: The Luxury Summer Family Itinerary for Grand Teton Country
Plan the ultimate Jackson Hole 4 day family summer itinerary — luxury hotels, a private helicopter over the Grand Tetons, wildlife safari through Grand Teton National Park, and golden hour at String Lake. This is the family trip you never stop talking about.
Apr 209 min read


Beaver Creek, CO | A 4-day Summer Itinerary
Planning a luxury family vacation in Beaver Creek Colorado? Discover the best hotels, restaurants, and activities for families — including how to ride horseback to a mountaintop dinner at Beano’s Cabin. This is the 4-day Beaver Creek itinerary your family will never forget.
Apr 169 min read


McCall, Idaho 4 Day Summer Itinerary: The Vacation Your Family Has Been Missing
McCall, Idaho doesn’t try to impress you. It just does — with cold, clear water, trails that actually go somewhere, and enough space that your kids can run without you counting their steps. Here’s how to do it right.
Apr 109 min read


Blowing Rock, North Carolina: A Luxury Summer Family Itinerary
Planning a luxury family vacation in Blowing Rock, NC? This 4-day Blue Ridge itinerary covers where to stay, how to arrive, and the private experiences you can't book without a travel advisor. Every detail arranged by Emerson & Louise.
Apr 210 min read


Whitefish, Montana Summer Itinerary: 4 Days of Meaningful Family Vacation
Whitefish Montana family travel guide with where to stay, what to do, a 4-day itinerary, and tips for a slower, more meaningful family trip.
Mar 2710 min read


A Lake Placid Summer Itinerary | Luxury Family Vacation Edition
A detailed guide to planning a Lake Placid family vacation — including where to stay, what to do, what to pack, and how to create meaningful moments in the Adirondacks.
Mar 199 min read


A Banff 4 Day Itinerary: The Perfect Summer Family Guide
Discover how to plan a luxury family trip to Lake Louise and Banff National Park. This guide covers where to stay, where to eat, unforgettable experiences, and the most beautiful places in the Canadian Rockies.
Mar 129 min read


Luxury Lake Tahoe Summer Family Itinerary: 4 Days in the Sierra Nevada
Discover a curated luxury Lake Tahoe itinerary featuring where to stay, scenic drives, hidden experiences, and a relaxing four-day escape in the Sierra Nevada.
Mar 69 min read


Telluride in the Summer | 4 Days in Colorado's Most Stunning Town
Discover a luxury Telluride summer itinerary featuring where to stay, scenic gondola rides, alpine adventures, and a curated four-day mountain escape.
Feb 279 min read


A Red Lodge, Montana Travel Guide | Luxury Family Vacation — Summer Edition
Discover a quiet mountain escape in Red Lodge, Montana featuring scenic drives, where to stay, hidden outdoor experiences, and a curated four-day itinerary.
Feb 229 min read
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