Category: Family Vacations

Make Your Long Flight More Comfortable with These Tips

Long flight to vacation destination

Traveling a significantly long distance to another continent or across the country can sometimes be uncomfortable – regardless of how seasoned in flying you are. When you’re planning a vacation or trip with your friends or family, the further the destination, the longer the flight. This is an obvious observation, but when you do get… Read more »

River Cruise on the Mississippi

Mississippi River Cruise

When people think of River Cruises, they usually think of sailing the rivers in Europe. Most of the best river cruises take place in central Europe with the opportunity to see some of the best cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, etc. The Mississippi river isn’t usually a travel destination, especially for a river cruise…. Read more »

Traveling via Airplane Can Be Crowded, Especially Now

Airplane travel can be crowded

Traveling by airplane can be crowded, especially in the last year. With the pandemic devastating traveling around the globe, people may think there are less people on airplanes, but this is not the case anymore. In the beginning, this could’ve been the case on a return flight back to your home, but now, more people… Read more »

Best U.S. Destinations to Migrate to this Winter

houses on the water in padre island, texas

For many, the ability to travel overseas this winter just isn’t in the cards. Regardless of what the reason is, if you’re craving a bit of sun and warmth but simply must stay on this part of the globe, keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need to stick it out in your hometown. There… Read more »

Hawaii is Truly a Place of Paradise

Sunrise in Hawaii

Traveling can seem very stressful these days with the on-going pandemic, but there are ways to still go on vacation in the United States while following the number of protocols that are in place in several states. Hawaii is one of those places that you won’t regret going to in the United States. It truly… Read more »

Why Everyone Should Visit Maine

Maine Lighthouse

If you haven’t been to the great state of Maine, or you haven’t thought of it before, it might be time to consider taking the trip. Maine is one of the great states in New England. It is full of beautiful scenery from the ocean to the great wilderness around you. It is one of… Read more »

How to Travel & Vacation Safely Amid COVID-19

Family Safe Traveling During COVID-19

Many families have decided not to travel whatsoever during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which isn’t a bad choice at all. This is a very good time to spend with your family and reduce the stress of work, school, and other daily tasks. As we continue to fight the pandemic, we’re constantly wondering when we’ll get to… Read more »

Tips to Combat Jet Lag

Tips to Combat Jet Lag

Jet lag is a temporary disorder that arises during long-distance air traveling. It is most prevalent for people who are flying into different time zones. This impacts the traveler’s circadian rhythm because the body does not understand the change in time. Anyone who has traveled by plane through different time zones knows that jet lag… Read more »

Tips for Traveling Abroad with Children

Tips for Travelling Abroad with Children

Planning a trip abroad can be stressful – especially when you’re traveling with your children. Between the planning, the packing and the worrying they could get lost, it’s easy to stress out about making sure everything is covered. Take a deep breath and read through these handy tips to help you prepare, pack and plan… Read more »

Before You Travel to Disney World, Consider these Family-Friendly Tips

Walt and Mickey statue in front of Castle in Disney World

There is nothing quite like the butterflies you feel dancing in your stomach as you rush to Main Street USA from the main entrance gates of Magic Kingdom to behold the renowned Cinderella castle in all her whimsical glory. What can compare to the wild wonders of Animal Kingdom, the tingling thrills of Hollywood Studios,… Read more »

Plan Your Next Getaway During Back to School Season

As the kids head back to class, it’s time to do a little homework of your own and start planning your family vacations for the coming school year. With all the hustle and bustle of getting the kids out the door, helping with book reports, and shuttling their friends back and forth from extracurricular activities,… Read more »

Top Water Parks for Your Next Family Vacation

Earlier this month, Universal Orlando announced that a mainstay among American water parks will close permanently at the end of 2016. Wet ‘n Wild, an Orlando area destination park and the 10th busiest park in the world in 2014, according to the Orlando Sentinel, will shutter its slides for good, leaving families and water park… Read more »