Family Travel

Crammed in a less-than- 24”-wide seat with practically no leg room, only “knee room” along with your small children for two or more hours can be daunting and tiring. Especially after the whole

If you will be traveling with children this a great website to check out. The website offers great tips as to what to pack for the kids, where to sit on the plane, what to do when you are in the air, etc. There

Planning a Florida Family Trip?  Dive into FloridaVacationAuction.com for some auction-style travel planning. By bidding on trips to Florida, you can save a bundle on your overall expenses. If bidding is not

I play this  version of "I Spy" with my preschooler while driving in the car on both long and short trips. She is familiar with her letters and enjoys pointing them out while we are driving. So we

Sharon, Georgia is a town with no white light at all-but millions of stars above. This community was built for suburbanites to enjoy stargazing. The land has all been purchased, and there are homes and observatories

Right now many parents and families are concerned about air quality especially in Southern California. When is the best time to go out and play ? Should we go out?  Check out AirNOW which explains how

Hefty has come out with a cup that compliments their Zoo Pal paper plate line.  The Zoo Pal cups have these neat lids on them that form a disposable sippy.  These adorable little cups are perfect for

The Travel Lady Site and Magazine boasts over 5,000 travel articles written by professional travel writers. I enjoy reading their articles because the writers provide informative, historical and useful tips

Here is a "hot" list of travel websites now online all in one place!  From international to weather sites, this article has it all! You will want to bookmark and keep close at hand as you plan

Before you laugh at the title...check out the site! If you are traveling with an RV or trailer and need to make a dump somewhere along your route....check RV Dumps for locations throughout California and the US

Go somewhere no one has ever heard of-or just read about the adventures that are out there, where you might go some day.: Scouting Report: Best Places You've Never Heard Of"We asked 10 people who explore

Next time you plan on a visit to grandma, get one of these Nap-to-go.  This is perfect to carry a pillow and blanket with an easy carrying case to keep it all together!

Did you already buy some airline tickets for your Florida trip this winter and you heard the price dropped on your airfare?  Well, you might be able to get a rebate or voucher for the difference!  Yapta

Family Travel Gear has to be on the best travel gear sites I've seen in awhile.  I truly value buying from family run companies and this is one of the best.  I can't believe the stuff on this

We're just back from vacation and I'm already planning the next one!  This article from Child Magazine can help you decide where you might want to go next.  It is their 10 Best Family Friendly Resorts. 

If you ever find yourself with a slow leak or a flat tire - Fix-a-Flat is a great item to have in your trunk.  Yes, this little thing really will fix your flat. Even huge pick-up and SUV tires. No need to

My sister found these adorable inflatable sleeping bags (slumber bags) for kids made by Battat - and we just love them. They are really cute, durable and easy to use. I like that the bedding and pillow are already

If you have never been to Disney and are planning a trip, read this book: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.  This jam-packed book will give you the tips you need before you even get there.  Seriously

We flew Jet Blue for the first time last week and were very impressed.  They had the cheapest rate, but they also turned out to be very family friendly.  We were able to board first because our daughter

Unfortunately, I did not take advantage of this tip last Disney vacation- but my friend did and it was well worth it! You know a one day pass is the most expensive to Disney and then by day 5 it's about $6

A cruise is like having a baby-if you have never done it, it's very hard to really understand it when someone else explains it. We took a 7 day Carribean cruise on Royal Carribean Cruiseline, and

I came across an article on Kiplinger.com from last year where they list their top 25 travel sites.  These sites will help you find the cheapest rates for hotels, vacation packages, car rentals and flights

Make the miles fly by this clever boredom buster: Sticker Detective Create your own stickerific version of "Where's Waldo".  Simply stick a favorite sticker inside a magazine and then have your

If we are travelling to a different state for a vacation, I do a posting on Craigslist for that particular state indicating what kind of information I am looking for (kid-friendly beaches, places to visit etc.)  

Going on a road trip soon?  Think you'll need food along the way?  Want to avoid national chain restaurants and get more of a local flavor?  Check out RoadFood.  This website gives detailed

Looking for some great places to take the kids in New England? Check out the Boston Globe's Kid Friendly Travel Guide!  Unique destinations, pictures and maps for those traveling with little ones. 

Google has this awesome new feature called Street View, where you can see 360 degree street-level views of particular cities.  The map will display blue lines, which means street view is available, and you

If you think you can't take the kids to Europe, think again.  Check out CiaoBambino a family vacation planning and travel guide.  This website reviews family friendly properties in Italy, France

Did you know that you can find coach tickets that come with an instant upgrade to First Class? Search for these discounted First class tickets at farecompare.com or at some airline sites: American Airlines

If you're planning a trip to Disney World, you need to check out this website. Mousesavers is an amazing website with tons of info on how to make the most of your Disney vacation. One tip I learned from MouseSavers

Did you know that when you get you child's first passport: You need to apply in person and both parents need to be there [or you need a notarized statement of consent from the non appearing parent or other

Whether it's your first trip to Disney or you need a little refresher before departing for your next trip, here's a couple of tips when traveling with kids... *Absolutely bring a stroller that is easy

Every year, Travel & Leisure Family lists the 50 Best Family Resorts.  For each family vacation spot, they list: Why it Won What's There Where the Kids Are Parental Perks It's a great mix

Ideally, you want a hotel to be your home away from home when you travel, but you also want to get the best deal.  Here's what you need to know: First - You get the best rate by calling the hotel's

I have some tips when you go up to North Conway NH  I have some places to stay and eat while you are up here. In Jackson NH -  Good place for breakfast - Yesterday's good place to go everyone pancakes

Use baby powder when at the beach on your child when the sand is damp or even dry.  The baby powder cleans off the sand and prevents chafing!

This wonderful Oil Cloth Chalk Mat is the perfect travel toy for the wee artist. This durable Oil Cloth Mat measures 17 x 12 and rolls up to tie closed. Perfect for travel. Includes: 2 - pices of chalk 1 - Terry

NAMiTS is an award winning brainstorming thinking game - perfect for travelling! This set of virtually indestructible laminated cards asks players to "Name Things That Are...." Great fun for the car

My husband, two young daughters and I have vacationed at Tyler Place for two years in a row and we love it so I thought I'd share some info.  Tyler Place is up in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain

Your baby will be a "Happy Camper" with all the great products available for smooth sailing on your next travel adventure.  I highly recommend Leaps and Bounds for most baby products and this section

 The Deluxe Inflatable Bed from Leaps and Bounds is a "momslifesaver".  We are often visiting both set of grandparents and this bed makes it possible to enjoy a few nights away from home

Want to get from one place to another via public transportation?  Check out HopStop!  HopStop covers the following cities: New York City Boston Chicago San Francisco Washington, DC and a few more

If you're planning a trip to Disney World, go to their website and under Plan and Prepare, click on Order Maps.  You can personalize the maps with rides and attractions that are family favorites or you'd

I found a great website that sells travel gear for kids - whether it is by car or plane, you'll find everything from unique diaper bags, travel friendly toys and lightweight kids/baby gear. This website

I went to the Christmas Tree Shops and spent $1.00 on a small foldable, fabric storage box that had a handle on one side.  I have an SUV so there is not a ton of space in the backseat and the box is big

SmarterTravel.com has a special discount on all Choice Hotels - 20% off if you book through this link.  If you just need an place to stay en route to somewhere else, these hotels can be great.  Save the

When you're traveling with kids, you want to know what your seating options are before you buy your tickets.  Is there a changing table on the plane? What is the seating configuration?  Well, now

Finding the lowest airfares can be time consuming and absolutely annoying.  You're never sure is Expedia or Orbitz had the best fare.  Well, now you can plug your dates and destinations into Kayak.com or

Turn your kids into happy, patient travelers with www.madallie.com a children’s online travel store. They have hunted down the most creative toys, books, games, backpacks and more to keep your kids occupied

My friend gave me a good tip about flying with small kids.  She was on an international flight and her two-year-old threw up on both of them from motion sickness.  She had a change of clothes for her