Twitter Party Recap: Winter Travel

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Published on Monday, January 07, 2013 22:27

Written by TravelingMom with Babies

Snow or sun? That is the question traveling moms ask about the family vacations in the winter. Will we take the kids skiing? Or head to a family-friendly resort in the Caribbean? Those questions and many more were answered during our party on January 7th.
Snow or sun for winter travel?

@AndreaGuthmann ? escaping Chicago & seeing the sun but my boys luv to ski. Family travel's all about compromise right?!

@MaryHeston @SilverMtnResort you can go skiing all day and then surf in the afternoon. Just ask @erodg about her visit!

@blondefabulous SUN!! I have never been a cold weather sort of gal! BRING ON THE CABANA BOYS W/FRUITY DRINKS!!

@heatheracts Snow because it's closer. I dream about the sun though!

@travelermom Sun, though my teens would disagree. My son is a snow board instructor this year and my daughter loves to ski.

How do you pack bulky winter gear in a carryon?

@ionmyadventures Don't forget the sunscreen! You need it 4 sun OR ski in winter.

@judy511 Wear as much as possible. We travel like marshmallow people

@mriveramora Roll all the clothes -its a space saver!

Best tip for winter roadtrips?

@ramblingstump Slow down, assume those in front of you will slam on their brakes. Pack a winter kit.

@MaryHeston Kitty litter gr8 traction if you are stuck in snow- besides it adds weight to your trunk which helps too.

@aogable Dress in layers, so you don't have to pump the heat constantly!

@blondefabulous Dress warmly, and remember to tinkle BEFORE you leave. Rest stop toilet seats are C-O-L-D!!!

How do you cope with winter travel delays?

@mriveramora I go with expectations of major delays, so it won't be so frustrating if it really happens

@kimorlando This is when the airline clubs come in handy. Comfier chairs, food, drinks, fancier bathrooms. Cranky biz people but oh well.

@suerodman We don't have salt trucks in ATL. Our snow removal plan is the sun.

@mom4everandever Ext cord and prepped to be bumped in exchange for another free ticket/cash.

@JeannetteElb I love to sing in the car! Not sure if everyone else appreciates it.

What's your winter comfort food & where do you find it?

@DebMomof3 Other than chocolate? Probably beef stew (yum!), chili, basically anything hot and filling...

@jspd Clam Chowder, my homemade mac and cheese, Shepherds pie, coffee with Kahlua or Baileys are some of my favorites.

@kelseaeaton My winter comfort food is chocolate! Where CAN'T I find it?

@mimitravelz Love French onion soup! My fam also loves baked mac n cheese.

Where's the best winter festival?

@ElenaSonnino I loved the sundance festival. Great food, movies, and skiing.

@melinda74 Not a festival but I LOVE NYC at Christmas time.

@tibstravel Winter Carnival @quebecregion quite fine. Exceptional actually for 17 days.

@maryheston Iditarod in the Yukon would be fun to see.