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).
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 […]
Thanksgiving Road Travel: 9 Gas Saving Tips for the Traveling Family
If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving by road, here are some tips to help you save money on your Thanksgiving travel, keeping money in your pockets.
5 Travel Tips for Families Looking to Travel
Here are some travel tips for families. There are a few misconceptions out there about what family travel is and what travel means. Travel means to just go!
Cancellations, Delays, Lost Luggage and other Travel Mishaps – Why Travel Insurance is a good idea for Families
Traveling with kids is stressful enough but to face the unbearable such as flight cancellations, delays, lost luggage, and sickness takes the stress of traveling with kids to a completely different level. However, these are the realties of traveling. Like any large purchase we make (home, car, boat, fine jewelry), we protect them with insurance. […]
Toys and Activities for Kids on Planes: Spot the Dot app and other ideas
Flying on the plane with my boys, ages 3 and 7 has gotten easier over the years but I’m still anxious with my 3 year old. It’s hard to keep him entertained for long periods of time and Lord knows he can’t be bothered to sit still on a cramped flight. On this trip he […]
Yay, I got ’em! Passports for kids – The Ins, Outs, and Drama
Here’s the video version of my post-passport elation. Yes, this post is a little late since we’re already back from our vacation but just like the passports for our kids…better late than never!
Why You Should Get Your Child That Passport
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post and it’s mainly because I’ve been going through the vacation travel planning process. One thing I’ve learned about myself during this process is that when I’m under heightened levels of stress, I retreat. I am super focused, I’m quiet, I just don’t talk. I don’t […]