Family Travel

Summer is a fantastic time to explore places just quick drive away. While there are plenty of summer activities to experience in the Boston area, day trips can often be a very enjoyable diversion. When you need

We harnessed the power of Google Consumer Surveys to ensure a true unbiased result and got over 1,000 responses to uncover this selection of 2016's top US beaches. Every single one of these beaches is a favorite

Camping with your family requires a lot of preparation work, but the benefits from going on such an adventure will provide lasting memories for years to come. I will guide you through some of the essential planning

If you are planning a beach day anytime soon, we have compiled our top 10 picks of items to bring along to make this adventure a lot easier. These are the necessities we feel you need for sure. "Beach Delux

Heading to the beach with your baby or toddler seem like very daunting thought, particularly if you don't do it often. Take a look at our top 10 items you should bring to the beach to make life a little easier

Planning a vacation does not have to cost you moon and stars. Instead of travelling to far off lands and spending a lot of money, you can simply take control of your car to create a memory of the lifetime. Many

Travel with kids has been widely written about. We have 5 tried and true tips to add to your bag of tricks. Each and every family will have their own threshold for traveling toether, but these tips will help

I grew up living on the ocean and have a great love of combing the beaches for shell treasures. My family has had a home a mile away from one of the most famous shelling beaches in the world. I feel very fortune

We spend a lot of time visiting friends and family in their homes for weekend getaways.  The gesture of being invited to someone's home is really special.  If you want an invitation back, follow a few

We have a couple of dogs that we simply adore! Sometimes thinking about traveling is a bit daunting, but inevitably there's a time when you need to have your pets taken care of while you take a vacation or leave

Disney World is a magical place for families, and we have found three book recommendations for your next trip. These books are great to keep parents and kids engaged in the Disney World experience, it's surroundings

Traveling with children is a lot easier when you have a Trunki along for the trip! The Trunki suitcase is a colorful and whimsical rolling suitcase for children that doubles as a ride-on toy when they get tired!

Tu podes entrar em contato com a TAP Portugal a partir do Brasil, utilizando meios de comunicação na qual a companhia oferece no seu site oficial, onde tu é que irás escolher o meio

Flying with kids can be stressful. A busy and distracted child is more likely to be a happy traveler. Here’s a list of creative ideas that are portable and will help keep everyone in the family relaxed and

We try to vacation in a different location with our kids every year. We have our old stand-bys, our favorite places that we travel to often, but we also try to choose a new location every year. It makes planning

It is always exciting to book tickets to visit another country. My family is always looking forward to discovering new monuments, new food, new parks, new people, etc. But there are some not-so-much fun paperwork

A whole website dedicated to packing lightly! What a concept. But with security so tight and lines so long, who wants to check their bags? This site tells what to pack, what to pack it in, how to pack it, and provides

How do I talk to a live person at Delta? Are you excited to fly with Delta Airlines? Or are you making plans to fly with Delta Airlines but have doubts regarding the baggage and want to know about the baggage limitations

Do you know you can reach out to Spirit Airlines for help anytime? Yes, one can contact the customer service team regarding any issue with booking a flight ticket, checking the status of a particular flight, information

My husband raced and finished the Ironman 2011 at Lake Placid, NY and we stayed for a few extra days.  Our kids are ages 5 & 8 yrs old and although we were mainly pre-occupied with this race, we were able

 If you are traveling to Disney world, you want to know all about the dining out options there.  The unofficial dinning guide to Disney will help you plan your vacation.   Dinning is a large

from my money saving ezine, Dollar Stretcher: Shopping for Hotels When you are looking for hotel rates, it pays to check a couple of places before making your reservations. First, do an nline search for

Many families would like to take their children to Disney World in Orlando Florida  but it can be very expensive.  I went several times as a child and we did one big family trip a few years back but it

Top Tips for Traveling with Children That Have Allergies Call the hotel before booking to determine if they are allergy-friendly High quality hotels that cater to families address allergy concerns. I have found

If you have an upcoming road trip planned with children in tow, taking the time to plan ahead will prepare you for any setbacks you may experience along the way. The following tips will help make the excursion

Bed bug infestation is becoming an epidemic in the US.  They're on the rebound from New York to Chicago to Washington, in college dormitories, hotels, and rich and poor areas.  Not to become

During my last ski trip over President’s Day weekend, it dawned on my that one of the issues we always face when we rent a home or condo is what to cook for dinner.  After a full day of skiing and/or

Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) has become a go-to resource for people booking independent vacation rentals. A few years ago, most travelers wouldn’t think of confirming a rental outside of a trusted

Whoever said the holidays are the “happiest time of the year” wasn’t loading up a group of kids to travel cross-country! The following tips are to help you minimize stress and maximize the fun!

Many hotels will offer significant discounts for rooms booked within 24 hours of arrival. While traveling with kids doesn’t allow for much spontaneity, lower price points make last minute arrangements

I didn't understand the importance of a  "family-friendly hotel" until my son was 6 months old and we took our first vacation.  We stayed in a regular hotel room and it was a nightmare. 

Encouraging kids to create a journal while they are on vacation is a great way to engage them in a new destination and create lasting trip memories.  Even toddlers can have fun creating journals through drawing

The award-winning Cape Copdder Resort & Spa, located in Hyannis, MA is offering a special one-night Halloween package that is not a trick, but a true treat for the entire family. Package starts at $139.00 and

Last minutes for the fall… Nantucket / As the days get shorter, New England becomes evenmore delightful; the water is the warmest it’s been all summer, reservations at restaurants are easier

The Historic John Carver Inn and Spa Presents Haunted Stays & Corn Maze Packages 9/12-10/31 http://www.johncarverinn.com/ Just in time for Fall the John Carver Inn & Spa located in the heart of Historic

When is a discount not a discount? I recently went to Niagara Falls, Canada and stayed at a Marriott Courtyard.  When I checked availability online, the room rate included breakfast.  I then entered

  I remember when my eldest was 2 and grandpa bought him a train table.  He spent hours and hours building tracks and going around the table in circles.  His favorite train was James (from Thomas

Lonely Planet sent me their newly published 5th edition of their ‘Travel with Children: your complete resource’ book to review and and they were generous enough to give me one book to

The Catania Hospitality Group is offering two new value packages this August at their award-winning Cape & Plymouth resorts: the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, the Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa

Here's a great article from the Boston Globe about traveling with your family.  All Inclusive:  "A family trip involving several generations can lead to precious memories - if you can organize

Today, I spoke to an old friend who worked for World Vision – a humanitarian aid organization with projects all over the world – until recently. He and his wife have a 4 year old and an 18 month old. 

There is a wide choice of backpacks for children out there. I always buy some cute backpacks for my children as it is an item that usually lasts for a long time and that they use on a regular basis. I am not a

As you may have heard over the 4th of July weekend, the crown of the Statue of Liberty reopened to the public BUT only a limited number of people can get in each day. Want to know an easy shortcut way to get inside

This article exposes how some people feel about kids sitting in First Class seats on airplanes.  It's juicy!  I've been flying for a long time with my kids and I must say, they behave better than

Taking the airplane is safe but as we saw this week on the news, with the Air France plane crashing at sea, accidents happen and when they do, they are unlikely to end up with a happy ending. Children fear of

Is your family vacation budget low? Have you thought about visiting the West? Not sure where to take the family on vacation? You need to check out http://travel.aol.com!!! You will find here exciting destination

This summer, if you're planning a road trip, despite increasing gas prices, here are some helpful tips that will save you money on the road.  My favorite was number seven. I was leery of trying this but

When taking a trip, either international or within the US, it is up to each families to decide if it is worth buying travel and/or medical insurance. As parents, we need to educate ourselves on these topics as

I love vacation, but sometimes I sure to dread getting there. The travel part of vacation used to be my favorite part, but that all changed after I had kids! We travel a lot between our home in Hawaii and the mainland

Today more than ever many families are having a hard time with living expenses. Summer is right around the corner, one of the most popular times of the year to take a vacation, and many of us might not be able