With more than ever to see and do in the Southwest, you can bet the New Year will bring with it the promise of exciting new activities, hot destinations and overall smarter travels.

By now youve probably already started to see the photos pouring in: Gorgeous celebrities, bundled from head to toe in designer duds, strolling down the Main Street corridor in Park City, Utah. After all, its Sundance Film Festival time again.

But even if you cant make it to Park City for the festival, its a worthy destination any time of year. From incredible skiing to thrilling adventure rides to wonderful shopping and restaurants, its the kind of place you hope to find yourself visiting again and again. I can see why so many families make it a tradition to come here every year.

If youre planning to visit Park City sometime soon, I put together this primer with everything you need to know. No matter whether you visit in winter for the wonderful skiing or summer for the incredible hiking and mountain biking opportunities, my guess is that youre going to have an incredible time.

Anyone who has traveled with kids knows what an amazing experience it can be. Opening their eyes to new places, new experiences and new cultures is something they will remember for their lifetime. That said, it can come with certain challenges.

From cramped airplanes to crowded cars to cranky spells in public places, traveling with little ones can be difficult at times.