During the current Covid environment, face masking and social distancing is necessary everywhere in the world. When traveling to Mexico in spring 2021, testing is required within 72 hours of returning to the U.S. Read on for testing options in Baja. Located approximately one hour north of Cabo San Lucas on the Baja peninsula of Mexico, Cerritos Beach is a laidback surf town perfect for a … [Read more...]
Budget-friendly Spring Break destinations you haven’t thought of
March 15, 2021 By
Planning a Spring Break vacation? With only a week or so off school, it can be hard to find a vacation that's both easy to plan and easy on the wallet. Below, we have over a dozen ideas throughout the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for budget-friendly Spring Break destinations. Desert destinations: An easy way to enjoy a warm-weather vacation while saving money is to head to the desert instead of to … [Read more...]
Guide to visiting Iceland in the winter with kids
February 16, 2021 By
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've been hearing the word 'Iceland' related to 'family travel' for a few years now. Families can have a great adventure in Iceland during the warm months (in fact, stay tuned for a guide to camping in Iceland with kids), but many people are still reluctant to try visiting Iceland in the winter with kids. It's a great time to visit, and if you read on, I'm … [Read more...]
Belize adventure vacation: What to do with a week in San Ignacio Belize
January 4, 2021 By
If the first thing to comes to mind when you think of Belize is beaches and cays, it’s time to rethink this small country that’s big on outdoor adventure. For those who venture into the interior, especially the west side of Belize in the Cayo District, rivers, caves, Mayan ruins and culture abounds. Here’s how to spend a week or more in the Cayo District, based in the town of San … [Read more...]
Iceland camper van road trip tips
July 7, 2020 By
Iceland has become a popular family vacation destination for many reasons: it is every bit as breathtakingly beautiful as it looks in photographs, there’s essentially no language barrier, it’s extremely family-friendly, and the outdoor recreation and sightseeing is almost endless. What Iceland is not: cheap. Standard hotels can cost families as much as $400 per night on top of expensive rental … [Read more...]
Hassle-free guide to getting your US passport for kids
January 13, 2020 By
Need a US passport for kids? Getting your child his or her first passport doesn't have to be as intimidating as it sounds. Yes, you need to clear an afternoon or morning to the task, and yes, there's a wait time involved, but the process is simpler than most people realize. Here's what you need to know for getting a US passport for kids: Where should I go to get the passport? In most cases, … [Read more...]
Italy with kids: Cinque Terre itinerary for families
January 9, 2020 By
On a trip to Italy with kids, you're likely to devote a good deal of time to art and history in Florence and archeological ruins in Rome. Afterward, escape the intensity of the city with this three-day Cinque Terre itinerary for families. Day One: Florence to Cinque Terre We took a morning train from Florence to Lucca and spent several hours walking around this lovely walled city. … [Read more...]
How we planned our European trip on a budget
January 6, 2020 By
This winter, the Pit Stops for Kids crew will be heading to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy. Our entire trip has been planned with budget in mind, by necessity! If your family, like ours, wants to plan a European trip on a budget, we have tips below! We will travel in an off-season. Yes, Paris in springtime is lovely, and Scandinavia in the summer is just about perfect. But … [Read more...]
Give your Kids Adventure on a Riviera Maya Vacation
December 20, 2019 By
There are amazing places to go to for a family beach vacation, but few can match the Riviera Maya. Situated on the coast of Mexico, Riviera Maya offers you and other adults a chance to relax and unwind, and children an opportunity to explore, learn, play, and simply be kids. Riviera Maya offers a range of excellent family accommodation options, especially in Tulum. The Tulum all-inclusive … [Read more...]
Germany with kids: Five Bavarian cities not to miss
December 9, 2019 By
If the Germany of your imagination is storybook towns, medieval villages, vineyards and church steeples, you need to include the region of Bavaria (and its subsection of Franconia) in your European trip plans. After touring Germany with Vantagetravel.com, I compiled a collection of not-to-miss destinations throughout Bavaria that will satisfy kids' need for fun and exploration and parents' … [Read more...]
