You’ve just booked the perfect trip. You and your family are about to experience the adventure of a lifetime. But if you have small children, motion sickness might put the breaks on your travels. Whether you’re traveling by boat, car, plane or train, small children are prone to nausea, light-headedness, and fatigue while traveling. Motion sickness is usually brought on by mixed signals in … [Read more...]
Five questions to ask yourself before buying travel insurance
October 2, 2015 By
When should you consider buying travel insurance? This is a question I am asked regularly, and frankly, it's one I've been mulling over when booking my own travel adventures as well. I've bought travel insurance for two family trips in recent years: for a vacation to the Caribbean uncomfortably close to hurricane season, and for our upcoming two-week trip to Europe. I don't believe families … [Read more...]
Packing tip: How to pack only a carry on!
January 7, 2015 By
Have you lost luggage lately? Not much fun, is it? How about those baggage fees? Not a fan. But can an entire family really pack carry-on only? Yes! We've done it for years, for everything from a weekend trip to two weeks away. We're full of packing tips, including how to pack only a carry on during your next family vacation, no matter where you're headed. Read on! 1. Use the ‘roll’ method or … [Read more...]
Budget airlines: Tips and tricks for a smooth flight
November 26, 2014 By
With a family of five, we often fly on budget airlines, and while abroad, budget airlines in Europe. While we certainly enjoy the comforts and perks enjoyed on higher-priced air carriers, on many trips, the savings on these low cost flights outweigh the lack of perks. However, it's important for families to know what to expect (or more accurately, what not to expect) when buying budget airline … [Read more...]
Flying for the fun of it: Take a trip with San Juan Airlines
October 27, 2014 By
Yes, you read that right: flying can be fun! In an era when it's 99% hassle (even for kids!), I had a great time remembering what I love about flying when I spent a morning with San Juan Airlines. Check out my flight from Seattle to Friday Harbor, WA: Yes, I'm smiling. Actually, I grinned most of the flight. Why? On a small plane--in this case, a Cessna 172 three-seater--it's easy to remember … [Read more...]
Fall wardrobe essentials for carry-on friendly travel
September 23, 2014 By
If you've ever tried to fit everything you need for a week away in a carry-on bag (or even a weekend's worth), you know it's essential that every clothing item have a purpose...or two or three. When we travel, we pack carry-on only, and to be honest, I never have trouble fitting all the kids' clothes they'll need. It's my wardrobe that's often out of control. The first rule of carry-on friendly … [Read more...]
Teaching kids airplane etiquette: how to create good fliers
July 22, 2014 By
We've all been there, either as parents or innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire: a disastrous flight during which kids are causing more than their share of trouble. Sometimes it's unavoidable: a tired baby a parent is trying to console, a sick child, a long layover. Other times--and I know you've seen this--kids behaving badly on planes when it's avoidable with a few lessons in manners. … [Read more...]
Safe holiday travel tips and Master Lock Safe Space review
December 17, 2012 By
An average of 34% of Americans spend 1-3 nights away from home during the holidays. Will you and your family be away? Master Lock, maker of luggage locks and the innovative Safe Space, offers five tips for safe holiday travel: 1. Keep that lived in look. In 2010, more than 1.8 million homes were burglarized with 400,000 of those burglaries taking place between November and December3. … [Read more...]
Family-friendly skies: five airlines that still go the extra mile
May 12, 2011 By
This past March, my sister flew to visit us for a spring break vacation. Since her husband couldn't leave work, she traveled alone from one coast of the U.S. to the other with her two-year-old and infant. A daunting task? Of course. One guaranteed to encounter a few bumps along the journey (turbulence notwithstanding)? Sure. In fact, she was pretty much betting on it. What she wasn't counting … [Read more...]
Long haul flight tips: Keeping kids entertained
April 20, 2011 By
This guest post written by freelance writer Ross Fraser. Traveling with children on a flight particularly if it’s a long-haul flight, can be somewhat tiresome especially if the child or children you are taking are quite young. While easily entertained in a larger space, the restricted space and length of time involved can prove to be quite a challenge. Long haul flight tips: To help you meet … [Read more...]
