The vacation plans are made. Hotel reservations are booked, suitcases are packed and you even got your car looked over by a mechanic for road readiness. You might think you are ready for your road...
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Waterparks. They can either be extremely fun for the whole family, or they can quickly turn into a disaster. Preparation beforehand can not only eliminate meltdowns and stress, but can add to the...
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Need to fly during your third trimester? You may be surprised to find out that flying during the third trimester isn’t all that difficult to arrange. All airlines allow you to fly in your...
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Packing for a long trip can seem like a daunting task, but it’s certainly not impossible nor do you need to include your entire closet. In fact, you can pack light enough for carry-on only...
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Are you luck enough to know someone who works for an airline who would give you a coveted buddy pass? A buddy pass lets you fly for free on that airline. But there are rules around how and when you...
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Chaperoning field trips is a fun way to see your kids as the rest of the world sees them versus the way they behave at home. But it’s also a huge responsibility. From managing cell phones to...
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Ah, the first trimester. You’re excited, you’re trying to contain that excitement, you are also probably sick. The big question- is it possible to go on a cruise in your first trimester?...
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Viva Las Vegas, Baby!! The city that never sleeps is the very city that beckons couples, singles, friends and families. Las Vegas encourages us all to throw caution to the wind. It begs that we...
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College move-ins, back to school open houses and crisp air mean that it’s time for college football weekends. College visits aren’t far behind so pack up for a roadtrip and create a weekend with...
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Train travel in Europe is easy. For example, take this summer, when World Traveling Mom lived for 6 weeks in Austria. From her home base in Graz, it was easy to jump on a train and travel...
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TravelingMom’s family travel experts know the secrets to successful family travel. Our travel tips include a dozen ways to use Ziploc bags that you never thought of. How to talk your way into an upgrade at the hotel. How to pack a dozen pairs of shoes into a carryon bag. Really.
If you travel with kids, you need our travel tips, tricks and travel hacks. They will help you save money, lighten your load and have more fun.
Follow these travel tips and you will amaze your fellow travelers. Don’t believe us? Just pull out a power strip the next time you’re waiting at a gate at the airport and all of the outlets are taken. You will be the most popular traveler there as you offer to share your power strip with your weary fellow travelers.
We know how to ensure you get the best photos of your family vacation—and how to make sure the family photographer makes it into at least some of the pix. We know how to reward kids after a long day of good behavior in the car or on the plane. (Can you say “hotel pool”?)
And we know how spending a little more to stay on the concierge floor actually saves you money and hassle in the long run. That free breakfast, afternoon snacks, sodas and wifi can save you a bundle when you travel with kids, especially if you travel with always-hungry teens.
This section is filled with travel tips we learned along the way, figured out ourselves or picked up from other moms who travel with and without their kids. Read these travel tips before you book your next vacation. You’ll be glad you did.
If you don’t find what you need here, visit our TravelingMom Facebook page and post your question there. Chances are good someone will know the answer. That’s because TravelingMom’s family travel experts have been there. We learned what works best for families and we’re ready to share with you.
