Tips & Documents
Our Travel Tips from parents who've been there and done it show you how to cope with everything from resort safety to pediatric travel health and babies on long-haul flights; plus the latest on Travel Documents such as travel consent letters, airline security, border crossing permits and more.
Family Travel PartnersMeet our Partners in Family Travel, companies and websites that provide services to make your family vacations easier, cheaper and, as our kids would say, Funner! You'll find more resources here: Top Family Attractions by State plus United States Regional Tourist Offices Major... Category: Tips & Documents |
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How To Volunteer On VacationIt's no secret that volunteer vacations have rapidly poured into mainstream travel trends, and students are taking notice. It's an opportunity to see the world, enrich their own lives, serve others, and even give their college resumes a boost. Here are some tips to help families select an... Category: Tips & Documents |
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Fast Food Nation On VacationAlthough fast food dining is a convenient and quick option on vacation, parents should be aware that very few children's meals at America's most popular chain restaurants meet experts' nutritional guidelines. An Applebee’s grilled cheese sandwich with fries and chocolate milk, for... Category: Tips & Documents |
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Coming to America: Visas And Entry RequirementsChanging entry visa regulations and exit rules for foreign nationals and American citizens require preparation if your family is planning a vacation to the United States of America. According to US Department of Commerce, 66 million international tourists visited the United States in 2012,... Category: Tips & Documents |
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Required Documents For Travel With MinorsSolo Parents, Grandparents and Guardians can satisfy legal requirements before crossing international borders with minor children by using these Permission to Travel And Children's Consent forms. The Family Travel Forum community has learned the hard way that parents planning family getaways... Category: Tips & Documents |
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Safety First For Learn To Ski Month And All Year LongJanuary is Learn to Ski Month with many discounts and deals to encourage novices, but this month also includes the ski industry's annual National Safety Awareness Week. Of course, we know common sense safety tips for skiers and riders are valuable all season long. An estimated 12 million... Category: Tips & Documents |
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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 & Documents |
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Traveling With Children On The Autism SpectrumParents with children on the autism spectrum know better than most that family vacations are, by their very nature, a break from routine. But what do you do when routine is what your child requires? This is the dilemma faced by families traveling with children with disorders on the autism... Category: Tips & Documents |
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Travel Insurance For FamiliesWe love travel insurance and won't leave home without it. Since the very first holiday spent battling storms and re-booking missed flights (at great expense), our family has found it essential. It should be for every smart vacation planner, too, particularly when traveling with kids. ... Category: Tips & Documents |
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Security Tips To Ease Travel HasslesDon't dread summer vacations this year; we have pooled travel tips from the US Department of Homeland Security, the TSA, Customs and a lot of experienced travelers to make your next vacation a smooth and safe one. Despite all the criticism being leveled at US agencies for not working together... Category: Tips & Documents |
