During my summer stay at the Four Seasons Vancouver, I was continually impressed by not only their famed attention to detail, luxury, and comfort, but their family-friendliness. Amenities are now available for kids at every turn during a Four Seasons … [Read more...]

What to eat on the road and Riceworks giveaway
Summer's over, but show of hands: who's still on the road? We are, every weekend we can get away, plus more that are dedicated to sports-related travel. When we're on the road as a family, eating plays an important role. Not only does food serve as a … [Read more...]

Technology for the road: Samsung Galaxy Tab
When I met the Samsung representatives at last month's BlogHer convention in San Diego and they told me the Galaxy Tab is a great tablet for travelers, I tried to keep an open mind as a self-professed lover of all devices of a lower-case 'i' … [Read more...]

Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case: full iPad travel protection
Pit Stops for Kids readers know I'm a fan of the Otterbox brand for handheld electronic travel protection, which is why I was excited to review their Defender Case for our iPad 2. Our iPad goes everywhere we do, and consequently, it gets dropped into … [Read more...]

Tough enough for travel: Kindle Otterbox case giveaway
I'm always proud to review and give away an Otterbox product. Since reviewing their iPhone 3G case last year, I've used it exclusively (and it shows virtually no wear). Their slogan is: 'We've got technology covered," and I couldn't agree more. I … [Read more...]

Traveling with kids: Boba baby carrier review and giveaway
Vacationing with infants and toddlers is wonderfully rewarding, but also challenging. Strollers don't cut it in all situations (think hiking treks, city streets, and airports), and let's face it: while traveling with little ones, you need both hands … [Read more...]

Vacation packing made easy: review and giveaway
The summer travel season is officially here! This month, the Pit Stops for Kids crew will be heading to New York City and Boston to seek out all that's new in the way of family-friendly city touring, which means that I'm up to my ears in to-do lists, … [Read more...]

Do-it-all travel aid: why an iPad is a godsend while traveling with kids
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, the summer travel season is nearly upon us! Whether you have a road trip planned or a flight booked, chances are you have given some thought to what to pack to entertain your kids while on-the-go. … [Read more...]

Hullabaloo’s ‘Road Trip’ CD review and giveaway
If you're planning a family road trip this summer vacation, you're in luck: award-winning children's band Hullabaloo will be releasing their newest album, 'Road Trip', just in time for the travel season (debuts June 2011). When Pit Stops for Kids was … [Read more...]

Travel Product Review: Drive My Car
I am fortunate to live in a community that offers peer-to-peer car rental (car sharing) on a local, day-to-day level, but it never occurred to me to carry this innovative use of resources over to the family travel arena until I came across Drive My … [Read more...]





















