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. CoCo Key Water […]
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle with Kids – The Delight Is in the Details
July 24, 2018 6 Comments
When booking a hotel in Seattle, I knew exactly where I wanted to stay with my kids: Hotel Monaco. While doing research for a story I wrote about extreme hotel perks for kids for the “Today” show’s travel blog, I discovered that this hotel provided its child guests with a goldfish for the duration of their […]
How to Decorate a Travel Themed Bedroom for Kids
June 4, 2018 7 Comments
Want to spark your child’s curiosity about the world while traveling AND at home? You don’t need a lot of money to create a travel themed bedroom for kids. Inspire a love of travel in children with these decorating tips. Hang Wall Maps and Murals A map-bedecked feature wall not only looks fabulous, but also will help your […]
Travel Sleep Tips for Babies & Kids from a Child Sleep Expert
May 30, 2018 22 Comments
Getting good sleep while on vacation is one of the biggest challenges of traveling with kids. Read these eight travel sleep tips for babies, toddlers and children from a child sleep expert to ensure restful nights during your family getaway. I learned how to pack in restful vacations for the whole family during an interview with Davis Ehrler, […]
Unusual Things You Should Add to Your Family Vacation Packing List
May 25, 2018 34 Comments
When packing for a family vacation, you’ve got the standard stuff down. Clothes, shoes, toiletries…check, check, check! But what about those odd little things that will make your trip oh-so-much easier and more enjoyable? Your family vacation packing list is about to get a whole lot handier, thanks to these suggestions for unusual things to […]
Best Travel Books for Children According to Family Travel Experts and Their Kids
May 22, 2018 41 Comments
Travel books for children inspire curiosity and increase global awareness. Kids of all ages can expand their horizons through literary travel. To create this list of incredible reads, I reached out to those in the know: travel bloggers whose kids love to explore the world just as much as their parents. Of course, I included a few […]
Epcot with Kids ~ Top 10 Tips Families Need to Know
March 7, 2018 34 Comments
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 16 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 76 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 43 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 20 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.
