As a family who's always loved learning on the go, we're excited to be diving into a new version of educational travel: college touring for our teens. At first, figuring when, when, and how to plan college visits can feel daunting, but in fact, we've found the process to be fun, helpful, and even a little relaxing! With two teens at home, and one starting the college decision-making process in … [Read more...]
Where to go for spring break: affordable spring break ideas for families
February 25, 2019 By
If you live in a cold climate like me, you're probably ready for some fun in the sun. Or maybe you get plenty of blue sky, and want to experience snow one last time before summer. Either way, we have budget spring break ideas for you. Read on to learn where to go for spring break in the U.S....without breaking the bank. Then, check out our often-overlooked spring break ideas, compiled with … [Read more...]
Home prep for holiday travel (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)
December 14, 2018 By
You're going away for vacation...yay! But what about your home when you're traveling for the holidays, sitting empty? We've all heard horror stories: the pipes froze and burst...the mail piled up, enticing theft...we really didn't leave our home secure. Home prep for holiday travel isn't hard. Here's how to prep your house for holiday travel, to ensure your home is safe, energy efficient, and … [Read more...]
Five outdoor travel experiences any family can try
August 23, 2018 By
Good news parents: Most kids' favorite vacations involve sleeping bags and campfires instead of five-star luxury and turn-down service. Traditional camping trips are a crowd favorite, but if you're looking for something a bit further off the beaten path of family travel, check out one of the following outdoor travel experiences any family can enjoy, no prior wilderness knowledge necessary. 1. … [Read more...]
Safe travel tip: How to use the Allianz TravelSmart app
July 13, 2018 By
If you’ve traveled a fair amount, you know that sometimes, things go sideways. Usually, these things are small things: maybe you need to pick up a prescription from a pharmacy and need directions, or maybe your flight got delayed, leaving you rescheduling your airport transfer. These problems are always pesky--who to call? Where to go? Sometimes, of course, the problems are bigger and more … [Read more...]
How to get through a guided tour with kids
May 15, 2018 By
Are you struggling with ideas for your family vacation this summer? Why not do something different this year and visit one of Americas most famous cultural landmarks, such as going on a tour in New Orleans or San Francisco? We are big fans of guided tours; we would have been lost in destinations such as Pompeii and Paris (and even Gettysburg and San Francisco) without someone explaining what we … [Read more...]
Golf vacations with kids: tips for a great resort golf experience
April 30, 2018 By
Our kids like to golf, but they're hardly miniature pros. They're kids, and they want to have fun on the links. We want them to have fun, too, but also appreciate that other guests may want to enjoy the course without distractions or delays. It's easy to get stressed when on golf vacations with kids, which is why we've compiled the following tips for a great golf resort experience: 1. Pick … [Read more...]
Three multigenerational trip ideas in the outdoors
April 10, 2018 By
Multigenerational travel is so important in today's reality of extended family often living great distances away, and kids becoming more and more scheduled, with less opportunity for quality time with parents and grandparents. We've written extensively on the type of trips that make for ideal multigenerational trips, the best of which include group tours led by experts in the outdoors. Why do … [Read more...]
Disney World monorail resort restaurants: where to go and when
April 4, 2018 By
We love the Disney World monorail: it’s iconic, fun, fast, and easy. Strollers slide on and off with ease, lines are always at a minimum, and for kids, it’s a ride in itself. We try to take the monorail as often as possible during a Disney trip, in order to keep stress at a minimum. Our top Disney monorail tip: use this transportation to travel from the Magic Kingdom to Disney World monorail … [Read more...]
Why study abroad: how to help your teen travel
March 28, 2018 By
As my children grow and become more experienced travelers, I've been thinking and writing more often about teen travel and study abroad experiences. Last year, our 15-year-old flew solo to Costa Rica to join an Adventures Cross Country trip, which proved to be an enriching, deeply impactful two-week adventure for him. The experience left us wanting more! I recently had the privilege of … [Read more...]
