Parents planning a trip to Walt Disney World might be inclined to skip Epcot, assuming kids won’t appreciate the park’s focus on technology and world cultures. Children, however, love to set off on a fantastical journey into the future and around the world at this incredible theme park. There are two distinct areas at Epcot, both […]
Children’s Motion Sickness No More ~ Essential Tips for Your Family’s Travels
February 21, 2018 27 Comments
If you or your child suffers from motion sickness, there are plenty of options that can help ease the nausea caused by movement. Here are nine remedies that could help.
Oahu with Kids ~ Attractions the Whole Family Will Love
February 16, 2018 14 Comments
I’ve been visiting Hawaii since I was child, starting in the 1970s. I have many wonderful memories of Oahu in particular, many of which would never make it into any guidebook because they’re quite personal and meaningful only to me. I still smile when I think about the cute pedicab driver I had a teenage […]
9 Crucial Tips for Traveling to India with Children
February 1, 2018 74 Comments
As a mom, avid traveler, and owner of a specialized travel company, India is bridged between my personal and professional lives. Here are seven tips for making your trip to India family friendly.
Best Travel Games for Kids from Preschoolers to Teens
October 30, 2017 39 Comments
Whether your family is flying the friendly skies, taking a train, or road tripping it, you’re going to need to keep your offspring occupied. Thankfully, many board games come in travel sizes to entertain kids on the go. Card games and board games keep minds active during the journey, at restaurants and back in the hotel […]
Tips for Traveling with Children with Life Threatening Food Allergies
August 18, 2017 18 Comments
Travel is awesome. Food allergies are not. Vacations should be about relaxation, exploration and connection. With one in 13 children under the age of 18 facing life threatening food allergies, however, close to 15 million parents worry about how to handle a severe allergic reaction while away from home. I don’t let my children’s allergies keep our family from seeing […]
Swimming with Manatees, Florida’s Gentle Giants
April 25, 2017 41 Comments
They may not have the strength and grace of killer whales, or the agility and looks of dolphins, but manatees are stealing the show at Homosassa Springs in Citrus County, Florida.
For families who want to enjoy nature at its best, a nature wonderland is hidden behind Orlando’s amusement parks. There is another Florida, a nature-lover’s Florida. Our latest trip took us to the manatees’ home turf, a far cry from a modern-day aquarium. My daughter and I aimed our compass south to Florida’s west central coast line and the Gulf of Mexico, and it is here in Citrus County that we met one of the most formidable aquatic mammals.
How to Camp with Kids ~ Tips from a Family Camping Expert
April 13, 2017 57 Comments
Roy Scribner is a Travel Daddy to three children who helps parents experience the great outdoors with their kids at CampingBlogger.net. He knows how to go at a kid’s pace when exploring on a hike and what activities to bring along to keep them happy back at the campsite. Check out his tips for a fun camping adventure for the whole family!
Best Travel Books for Children According to Family Travel Experts and Their Kids
December 13, 2016 39 Comments
Travel books for children inspire curiosity about the world. Kids of all ages can expand their horizons and increase their understanding of other types of people through literary travel. To create this list of incredible reads, I reached out to those in the know: travel bloggers whose children love to explore just as much as their parents do. […]
10 Best Hotel Pools for Kids in the USA
August 29, 2016 62 Comments
To compile this list of 10 best hotel pools for kids in the USA, I went to the experts. I asked some of the most popular family travel bloggers to share their favorite family-friendly hotel pools from their travels. As a hotel pool enthusiast, of course I included a couple of my picks too. Let’s dive in […]
How to Handle People Who Hate Children on Airplanes
May 27, 2016 16 Comments
Many airplane passengers can’t stand flying within the same fuselage as children. In a survey of nearly 2,500 individuals by Travelzoo Australia, screaming children were named as the worst aspect of air travel by 67 percent of respondents. Apparently travelers think airplanes should be Zen zones free from the noise, exuberance, and annoyance of children. But […]
4 Family Travel Packing Dilemmas Solved
January 21, 2016 22 Comments
Before I had children, packing was easy. But now that I’m a mom, packing has taken on a whole new and scary dimension. There’s so much to remember, lug, and keep track of! Here are a few parental packing dilemmas I’ve encountered and their solutions.
10 Best Indoor Hotel Pools for Kids
March 31, 2014 7 Comments
Especially when the weather is frightful, an indoor hotel pool provides a fabulous retreat from rain, wind, snow and cold. It doesn’t have to be winter, however, to enjoy these spectacular indoor watery havens. Grab your bathing suit and dive in to this list of the best indoor hotel pools for kids. Best Indoor Lazy […]
