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Our reviews of the top family vacation destinations and trip ideas organized by keywords (Italy, Caribbean, teens, etc) and topic (snowsports, spa, etc) to make your research easier.
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My New Global Entry StatusOver the past month, I've been going through the process of joining the Global Entry program. This allows a traveler to pass through U.S. Immigration in an expedited fashion. The Global Entery application process involves a lengthy online application, payment of a $100 fee and... Category: safety |
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Safety Tips When Women Travel SoloThere are real challenges to being female and on the road, like sexual harassment, including being touched or groped or receiving inappropriate or uncalled for remarks. When women travel solo, they are more likely to be the victims of theft, too. However, a majority of women say that personal... Category: safety |
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Bicycle Safety Tips for Outdoor Summer FunMay is Bike Safety Month, the time for parents and kids to discuss safety on the road when bicycling. “When it comes to bicycling, safety is always the top priority. Because parents and caregivers are role models for children, it is especially critical they teach by example. That means... Category: safety |
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Should You be Texting While Mid Air? I Think So“Please switch off all mobile phones as they can interfere with the aircraft’s navigation system,” is the flight attendant’s mantra. Flight attendants are not inherently anti-social, they’re just brainwashed when it comes to using cell phones in the air. There is... Category: safety |
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Road-Tripping Dads: Three Tips on How to Plan a Road Trip with Kids, But Without MomIt’s not often that you find a dad (or mom for that matter) who is willing to embark on a road trip with the kids without his better half. Whether you’re a single dad or a husband just giving his wife a chance to stay home for some peace and quiet, road-tripping on your own is a brave... Category: safety |
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Safety Tips For Hotel And Resort VacationsWondering how safe it is to let the kids wander around? The pros discuss how to make your resort vacation a safe, risk-free, stress-free experience. When travelers are surveyed about what is most important to them when planning a family vacation, the No. 1 answer isn't sunshine, a wealth of... Category: safety |
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Tips For Traveling And Coping With Food AllergiesFor the 15 million people with food allergies (and their families), traveling can be a source of tremendous anxiety. As the parent of three food-allergic children, I know first-hand how nerve-wracking it can be! Dining in unfamiliar cities and restaurants - which may or may not be able... Category: safety |
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Does the Trayvon Martin Tragedy Make You Hesitate to Go to Florida?We were sent this blog post about Trayvon Martin with questions about whether or not we thought it was safe to vacation in Florida knowing that local residents were able to carry guns. What are your thoughts? I will never look suspicious like Trayvon Martin a blog by Micheal Skolnik I will... Category: safety |
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Permission To Travel Letters And Why You Need ThemAdults traveling outside the U.S. with children under 18, other than their own, must have a Permission or Consent to Travel Letter from both of the minors' guardians. Did you know that a child departing the United States and other countries, traveling with only one parent, a guardian,... Category: safety |
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Safe Travel At Home And AbroadShare these risk-management tips for those heading to unfamiliar territory with your Spring Breakers and their friends. We know that students and teenagers (especially) must exercise caution when traveling in unfamiliar territory. Even though you may have the most responsible kid in the class,... Category: safety |
