Family Travel

Face it, kids love to collect character autographs.  But carrying around an autograph book isn't for everyone.  We took a cool tip and twisted.  I have three boys, so I went to Michael's

I'm in the process of planning our first trip to Disney World in many, many years, and I'm realizing that things have changed a lot there since the last time I visited! Many people who plan a Disney World

If you are going to Disney World or are planning a hotel to the Orlando area for any other reason, you may want to consider adding on a night or two at the Nickelodeon Hotel. If you have kids that enjoy Nick shows

If your summer plans include going to amusement parks or other places where there are lots of people and kids can easily get lost, you might want to spend some time thinking about amusement park safety when it

If you are traveling to Disney World on a budget, you've got to think about souvenirs before you get there or  you'll bust your budget for sure. The rides there are famous for what I like to call "ride

If you are planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom, consider going when you can get a Disney World Special Package, like the free dining package. It's no secret, going to Disney World can be expensive! In fact

Chattanooga, TN is one of my favorite "down south" places in the United States.  Full of cool, family friendly things to do, it's also extremely reasonable to visit and stay there.  Of all

"The time of the year to see the cherry blossoms changes every year but it usually falls between the end of March and mid-April, depending on weather conditions. When the cherry trees are in full blossom

Have you moved to a new city and want to attend service but don't know the closest location? Have you ever want to attend mass when you were away but did not know where to go and what time? Well now you can!

We recently booked a hotel at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotels and it was wonderful.  It's the only hotel that I know of where you can sleep in an authentic train car.  It's actually an old Victorian

I'm always looking for fun ways to entertain kids on those long plane rides and car trips. This is a great list of ideas for what things to pack in their entertainment pack to make sure they're not bored

This is a family owned business from the restaurants to the resorts and hotels.  You can go to the Cape Codder, where they have a wave pool, a nice courtyard and a little playground on the premises as well

When I was a kid, my parents decided one summer to take a break from our traditional summer vacation, bought an RV, and took us out west. We had such a good time, that years later, they did the same thing with

There are some great hotels in the Bahamas.  Nassau has some truly luxurious resorts. There are also plenty of budget hotels, but if you are looking for the absolute best hotels in the Bahamas, you have got

North Dakota is not exactly anyone's dream vacation spot. However, that doesn't mean that you should completely write off the idea of ever visiting North Dakota. There is actually quite a bit of history

Want to find an eco-friendly hotel? With all the importance we place on making our homes safe and sound, we should expect the same when vacationing or traveling out of town. Many hotel chains are getting on the

Tip 1 Most of the museums have a free monthly entrance day or sponsored entrance days (Target Day for example). By planning and visiting their websites, you can take advantage of these opportunities. Bank of America

When I was a kid, we used to go to Maggie Valley, NC every year for vacation.  My absolute favorite childhood memories are of vacations spent in the mountains.  A small town, tucked in a valley of the

If you are worried about how you'll be able to afford to go on a family vacation this summer, consider camping for a great budget family vacation. Even if you've never camped before, it can be a lot of

Our family loves to travel especially internationally since it opens our eye's to the the amazing world that we live in. However, leaving the good ol' USA is often a daunting task and there are so many

A cheap Hawaii vacation might sound like a misnomer, but right now is actually a great time to travel to Hawaii - even on a tight budget. Tourism in Hawaii is way down, and that means that people who have some

If you're thinking about taking your baby south of the border for their first Mexican hooray, come check out this article. Great tips on traveling to Puerto Vallarta with a toddler. Info on where to stay, things

If you are looking for a fun place for a family vacation this year, give Big Canoe Georgia a try.  Located an hour north of Atlanta, and just at the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains, Big Canoe is

Year ago when I was a kid, my parents bought a motor home to take us out west for a summer - when we got home they sold it. That must have been before renting an RV was a possibility... I don't come from a

If you haven't yet used Priceline to get cheap hotel rooms, you are missing out on some potentially great deals.  I used to travel A LOT for work and used ended up using Priceline almost exclusively after

I know that we have decided to just go to "grandma and grandpa's" house and spend some time in NYC for vacation this year to save a little money.  I'm a big believer in always having a balance

Snorkeling presents a wonderful opportunity to allow children to see a whole new world under the sea.  Learning to snorkel is fairly easy and almost any child over the age of 6 or 7 (even younger if they can

I used to travel for work a lot and even though my company was footing the bill, I was always looking for a cheap rental car. It must be my love for a great deal. After searching every rental car companies website

Twice a year, you'll find me flying with kids from Hawaii to Michigan. In case you're wondering, it's about a 15 - 20 hour trip one way, depending on layovers...and assuming there are no delays. I'll

Car travel with kids can be a nightmare! Last year, I drove with my six and three year old daughters from Michigan to California. Somehow we all made it in once piece, but I sure do which I had found the Moms

Many of my friends dream of taking their families to visit Hawaii, but think that they can't because of the cost of plane tickets and hotels. If you are careful, your Hawaii family vacation dream can be a reality

If you are thinking of taking a family vacation in the Caribbean, the BlissVilla vacation villa, located on the island of Anguilla is the perfect place to stay.  Bliss Villa is one of the most

I saw these tips on Fine Living Network on a public service announcement. When flying with infants and toddlers, introduce yourself and your baby to the people sitting nearby. They will be less annoyed with your

SkiNH.com  has a fantastic deal for fifth graders to get free lift tickets!  And you don't have to be a NH resident.  This is a great opportunity to get your child outside during the

Ciao Bambino is great resource for hotel, resort, and property recommendations, when you travel with your kids.  All of the accomodation reviews highlight the features that parents are often looking for when

This is a quick, useful guide to reference right before your journey. I especially like the tip about bringing an extra change of clothes for baby AND yourself. I have learned this one the hard way!  One toy

This is a great article from Forbes. The Forbes Traveler has combined a list of 25 most visited tourist attractions in the country. You will here anything from Niagara Falls, Times Square, Disneyland and

This is a great article that I came across on AOL. I can relate to this article a lot. I wanted to take my son on vacation this summer, but didn't want to travel too far, because of the high gas prices. I found

Wow, I just checked out the family travel locations from the Smithsonian Journeys Signature Tours and I'm really impressed.  Innovative tours are led by world-class experts, so you can't

Check out this site if you’re interested in finding less expensive, roomier accommodations with more personality than a hotel next time you travel.  Homeaway.com lists vacation rentals worldwide that

Love the convenience of your plastic wagon but hate lugging it into the car or perhaps you don't have room to throw that in there?  I found a fold up wagon that folds down to the size of a pack-n-play

Just a tip on packing. Take a piece of paper and put your contact information on it- home address, phone numbers and the address/phone of your destination. Tape it to the inside of each bag. This way

Recently I heard a commentary on the radio about airline fees. With airlines ailing from increased fuel costs, many have spiked certain fees (such as fees for pets, unaccompanied minors) or instituted a new policy

This is a great planning travel guide for family vacations. It has kid-friendly tips and practical tips on how to make your vacation a fun family adventure. Search for destinations by continent or country. You can

Family On Board is an online store with a large selection of travel gear specifically for family trips.  By category, they carry luggage and organizers, child safety items, car and plane comforts, music, video

Last fall, one mother in Maryland, Susan Cole, wanted to fly her 12 year-old son Danny from Baltimore Washington Airport to Houston so he could catch a football game with his dad. She assumed Southwest Airlines

This is a great article that I came across on Bankrate.com. The article shows the readers 26 ways how to save money on items less important so that we can spend more on things we truly value, such as side excursions

    Hershey Pennsylvania is known for being the sweetest place on earth.  Home to the American chocolate bar, this town has everything, a chocolate factory, kisses street lamps, a world-class

My 6 year old saw one of his friend doing 1 finger knitting (I guess it's more like crochet) but he will sit for HOURS and make chains of stitches.  I bought him a cord of twine and he happily sits in

If you are thinking about planning a family road trip you might find this site to be a useful place to start.  Favoritefamilyvacations.com has a cool section where users submit their favorite family road trip