Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom, Author at Traveling Mom

This Week’s #TMOM Family Travel Twitter Chat

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Sep 12, 2018 | 0 |

Do you love travel? Are you willing to give advice or receive advice on a new topic each week? Join us on Monday nights as we chat travel during our weekly family travel Twitter chat. On September 24, we’ll be talking about the joys and wonders of international travel. Whether your travel dreams include islands, road trips, first class flights or educational travel, we’ve got the travel twitter chat for you. Read on for details on this week’s weekly twitter chat and for upcoming topics to tune into. (Weekly topics are subject to change up until the week prior.)...

What Does Travel Insurance Cover? 8 Surprising Things It Includes!

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Aug 23, 2018 | 0 |

You may think you know what travel insurance covers. Trip cancellation right? Well- there is SO much more to it. We share eight items covered by travel insurance that you may not know about (including how to get travel insurance with a pre-existing condition). I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I LOVE to overspend. I find that it keeps me on my toes when I get to pay for a $1000 flight to catch up with my cruise ship after I missed the departure due to a hurricane-delayed plane. Just kidding- but if you’re traveling without...

12 Things to Buy BEFORE Disney for Maximum Disney Savings

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Jul 23, 2018 | 2 |

A Disney vacation is in your future. Maybe this is your first trip, maybe it’s your 10th but the important question is- do you know what things to buy BEFORE Disney to save money? Maximize your Disney savings by including these items while packing for Disney! 12 Things to Buy BEFORE Disney Ponchos Sunscreen Items to Beat the Heat Snacks Sunglasses and Hats Glow Sticks and Light Up Toys Costumes Disney Clothes/PJ’s Autograph Book Disney Pins and Lanyards Change Discount Gift Cards You’ve got your resort reservations, your Fastpass+ slots are filled, the magical MagicBand box has arrived at...

How Do I Safely Install a Car Seat Without a Base?

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | May 6, 2018 | 0 |

You find out that you have a baby on the way. You made lists, researched brands, and gear, and swore to yourself that you’d still wander the globe with Junior in tow. If you plan to travel with a baby, be sure to buy a travel-friendly car seat. The right car seat makes it so much easier, but begs the question: how do I safely install a car seat without a base? Travel with baby requires buying a travel-friendly car seat. City dweller? Frequent traveler? If you frequently utilize taxis or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, you’ll want...

14 Tips for Flying with a Baby

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | May 4, 2018 | 13 |

Even the most seasoned traveling parents can get clammy hands and a racing heart when thinking about flying with baby for the first time. Take some deep breaths and read our tips below. With the right preparation and a positive attitude — and these tips, you’ll be registering baby for frequent flyer accounts in no time! Traveling with infants and traveling with kids young enough to be in car seats can equal headaches for Traveling Moms. But these 14 tips for flying with a baby can make family trips easier. 14 Tips for Flying with a Baby Think long...

Things to Do Near Big Bend Texas: Including Terlingua, Marfa and Alpine

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Dec 27, 2017 | 0 |

Breathtaking, stunning and awe-inspiring. Three words that come to mind when thinking about the Big Bend area of Texas. While it can be challenging to get to, ranking 8th in the least visited national parks, the trip is beyond worthwhile. There are so many things to do near Big Bend that you should plan for a week to see all the area has to offer. Beyond hiking and gorgeous vistas, the towns of Terlingua, Marfa, Alpine, Lajitas, Presidio offer other unique opportunities to explore the region. When Hampton Inn by Hilton offered me the opportunity to be on their...

Kids Ski Free: The 2017-2018 State By State Guide

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Dec 4, 2017 | 1 |

Maybe you’re looking to teach your kids to ski and don’t want to sink too much cash into it until you know they’re interested. Or your family is the definition of ski enthusiasts and you’re on the mountain whenever the chance arises and you want to save some dough. Either way we love these locations where kids can ski free across the US (with a few bonus ones in Canada). Where will you ski first? Before You Take the Kids Skiing Whether you’re whooshing down Black Diamonds or tentatively tackling the bunny hill it’s always a good idea to...

Unaccompanied Minor: 7 Important Things to Remember When Your Child Flies Alone

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Nov 26, 2017 | 0 |

You never imagine travel involving your small children flying solo, but life happens. Whether thru divorce, moving far away from family or educational opportunities that aren’t near home, there may come a time when your child flies as an unaccompanied minor. Here are a few things you should always remember when your child flies alone. Unaccompanied Minor: What Does That Even Mean When you book your child as an unaccompanied minor (UM), it means they will be taking their flight without an accompanying adult. This often happens when children whose parents are divorced are shuttling the kiddo back and...

Free Things to Do in Maui Near Kaanapali Beach

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Nov 18, 2017 | 0 |

On the island of Maui’s northwest side there lies a 3 mile stretch of pristine beach. Kaanapali Beach abounds with free things to do in Maui both in and out of the water. The resort area that surrounds it was the first planned resort in Hawaii and offers free Ka’anapali things to do for all ages. Free Things to Do In Maui Flights to Hawaii can add up quickly! Once you arrive in the land of Aloha, wouldn’t it be nice to find some itinerary items that won’t cost you a penny? We round up free things to do...

Montego Bay All Inclusive Hyatt Ziva

Posted by Nasreen Stump, Road Warrior TravelingMom | Nov 7, 2017 | 1 |

Finding a tropical destination that is kid friendly yet not super duper kid themed can be a tricky task. Welcoming to families but not in juvenile cartoon-y way, the Hyatt Ziva is a Montego Bay all inclusive that is the perfect destination for either a weekend or a longer trip with kids of all ages. Read on for our Hyatt Ziva Jamaica review. Hyatt Ziva Jamaica Review For about half of the United States, Jamaica is actually a very reasonable and short flight. I’ve traveled to Jamaica twice now. The first time I stayed at a resort in the...