tips-tools
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.
 |
Favorite Car Games For The BackseatDon't pack any electronics for your next road trip. Print out and use these classic, family-fun games to make the next overland trip with restless kids zoom by. It is an unfortunate fact of family car trips: kids, despite most efforts, can become pretty restless while cooped up in the... Category: tips-tools |
 |
Family Camping Trip OptionsWhen you think about camping, what do you picture? Do you see a tent, or a pop-up camper? Are you boiling spring water, or drinking from the campground water spigot? Camping means different things to different people, from the hardcore, mountaineering types, to the comfort-seeking log cabin... Category: tips-tools |
 |
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: tips-tools |
 |
Theme Parks Try to Accommodate the DisabledPhysically disabled travelers may be limited in their destination and activity options, but they often laud theme parks for their special accommodations. It’s not just permanently disabled guests who need these services. A kid could break a leg before a long-planned theme park vacation, or a... Category: tips-tools |
 |
Advice For Travelers With DiabetesMany travelers with diabetes worry about storing, packing, and transporting their medication and supplies when flying. The good news is that insulin does not need to be stored in the fridge. It keeps for up to a month without refrigeration, so unless you are going on a very long trip, you are good... Category: tips-tools |
 |
Travel Review Web Sites to be Reviewed for AuthenticityBy now we’ve heard enough to know fraudulent, unverified reviews on heretofore sacrosanct review sites are rampant. In many ways, they’re a violation of the trust travelers place in those sites. So, who will turn the tables and keep review sites and their reviews honest?... Category: tips-tools |
 |
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: tips-tools |
 |
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: tips-tools |
 |
Taking a Bite Out of the Big AppleTake a bite of the Big Apple simply and cheaply. Contrary to popular belief, it’s quite possible. Take the initiative and make this trip your own. I explored Manhattan. My advice: Think like a resident. Buy a weekly Metro card—I made the mistake of paying as I went. You’ll use... Category: tips-tools |
 |
Reports of Travel Agency Death Have Been Greatly ExaggeratedSometimes, as a client of my neighborhood travel agency told me, it’s just really nice to sit and talk to someone about your trip, especially if you and your family have been looking forward to it for a long time, and you want things to go as well as they can. For many long-term unemployed,... Category: tips-tools |
