A question I get a lot is: what is the best age to take my kids to _______. Fill in the blank with anywhere: Hawaii; Europe; Africa; Australia. The answer is to some extent specific to the place, but it's also specific to the family. Some families aggressively avoid long flights with kids under two or three. Others continue their travels shortly after … Read More
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Houston with Kids: Planning the Ultimate Three-Day Itinerary
Texas with Kids When Travel Texas contacted me with an invitation to discover family-friendly Texas in advance of their Find More Texas Sweepstakes, they let me select our destination. I immediately chose Houston. I have several friends who live in Houston who are always posting to social media, and the city looks dynamic and amazing for kids (important, since I’ll be... Read More
Packing Tips: What To Take & What To Leave Behind
Packing Tips I’ve done several packing posts over the years: What We Always Pack – a look inside the packing cube with all of our essentials that we take with us on every trip. How to Pack for a Family Vacation – general packing guidance. Packing List for a Family Safari – what we took to Africa. But when Travelocity... Read More
Why You Should Never Do A Day Trip to Rome or Florence
A Day Trip To Rome | A Day Trip to Florence So you’re on a cruise ship up the Italian coast and you’re stopping in the port town of Civitavecchia solely to head to Rome for a day, or in Livorno to visit Florence. Or you’re staying elsewhere in Italy and thinking about taking the train to Rome or Florence... Read More
7 Reasons to Head to Universal Orlando in 2018
I just returned from Universal Orlando and was extremely impressed by everything new at the parks! So the timing seems good for a post on what’s new, and what’s coming up later this year. Two of these technically opened in 2017, but if you haven’t been since the beginning of 2017 or earlier, then everything will be new for you!... Read More
My #1 Tip for Family Travel
I’m always asked for tips for traveling with kids – advice to make family travel easier. There are a lot of little things we do, like booking early flights, using packing cubes, and redeeming miles to upgrade as often as possible. But there’s one big thing we do, and it’s my number one tip for traveling families: Make travel all... Read More
8 Amazing Hotels That Should Be on Your Bucket List
Bucket List Hotels I always spend an inordinate amount of time choosing hotels when we travel. My criteria: We want to be in the best location – when your child has to go to the bathroom in a European city, your hotel room is the easiest possible option if it’s nearby! We want the best view. Because Instagram. And because... Read More