This time of year is always an exciting time for those snow-loving families who hit the trails and create amazing memories. I’ve been promising my husband and son that we’d make it back to a mountain for a family winter vacation for a couple of years now. They’ve both been anxious to learn how to […]
Travel and Culture: New Year, New Experiences
Travel is all about cultural exchange – exposure to a new culture, new language, trying new foods. We spent New Year’s Eve with a group of family friends. We have our differences when it comes to food but there are many things from our history that make us the same.
Family Travel Outlook for 2012
I think we’re going to see a lot of developments in the travel industry that will change the way we choose and do family travel. ..most of them will be born from the womb of social media. Those who are more plugged in will reap the benefits than those who are not. Simple as that.
Travel, Altruism, and Purpose: Passports with Purpose
Passports with Purpose makes traveling more purposeful for some.
Best Medicine to Bring When Traveling
Why is Tylenol or any other medicine so expensive at sea or overseas for that matter (if you can find it)? Dare I say it’s not important – just don’t leave home without it?
Making The Case for Travel Packing Lists – The Science Behind Lists
So what is it about lists or writing things down that makes them so significant and allow us to be so productive? According to research, writing things down stimulates cells at the base of the brain called the reticular activating system (RAS).
Book Review: The Bamboo Dance from Hartlyn Kids
I think I was more excited than my kids to open my package from Hartlyn Kids. I knew I’d be “traveling” to a new country via a children’s book that evening and I was anxious to see which one. I’m a grown woman but I still get giddy when a package comes in the mail […]
HICV Villa – Myrtle Beach, SC
Kids as Family Vacation Planners: Planet Explorers Guidebook Review
Once your children reach elementary age, it’s a good time to involve them in the trip planning process. It makes them more cooperative, attentive and vested when it comes time to travel. One of the ways you can do this is by allowing your child(ren) to choose activities and points of interest (POIs) for the […]
Best Day, Time, & Way to get Cheapest Flights?
The prices of air travel continues to rise with increasing fuel costs, charges for “premium” seats, baggage fees and other erroneous charges by airlines. Passengers are searching for ways to save money any way they can, including purchasing tickets well in advance but also pinpointing the day of the week when prices are at the […]