We frequently receive emails from readers asking about places to stop for family fun along certain routes or interstates. Often, these questions lead to great lists of pit stops which mesh with many travel destinations, and if the answer could … [Read more...]
To Cruise or not to Cruise?
May 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
All my (and your!) cruising questions answered! I'll be the first to admit, when it comes to family cruise vacations, I have my reservations (and not of the pre-booking kind). But with so many new kid-friendly ships available and so many families … [Read more...]
Great Travel Apps for Families on the Go
April 28, 2010 By 3 Comments
Smart phone apps: either you already have them in copious supply and love 'em, or you don't, in which case you fail to see what all the hoopla is about, right? Once upon a time, I fell into the latter category, so as someone fairly new to the iPhone … [Read more...]
The 50 Pit Stops Challenge!
April 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
Welcome to the all-new Pit Stops for Kids! It's our hope that our new design will make planning your travels with kids even easier, but don't let the great graphics, easy to use listings, and fun new giveaways fool you: Pit Stops for Kids is … [Read more...]
When Pit Stops are Far and Few Between
March 30, 2010 By 3 Comments
When we first planned our recent spring break trip to Death Valley, CA (more on that to come!), I knew pit stops en route would be in short supply. I'd noted the lack of places to stop and play on Google Maps, and I thought I'd planned accordingly. … [Read more...]
Guest Post at One Travel
February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Come join me today at One Travel, a site dedicated to travel deals and destinations. You can book flights and hotel rooms on their customized search engines, and find new travel writers through the daily blog. I'll be writing about--what else?--the … [Read more...]
Mod Post: Travel Plans for 2010
December 28, 2009 By 6 Comments
One more mod post here at Pitstops for Kids!, then it will be back to normal in January! Mara over at Mother of all Trips has inspired me to write up my travel goals for the new year, and I thought I'd share them with you (with the promise that I'll … [Read more...]
Mod Post: Safe holiday travel everyone!
December 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
We're staying home this holiday season, and couldn't be happier to do so! If you're enjoying (or not enjoying) lots of the white stuff, come visit me this week at 5 Minutes for Going Green as I dream of a green (and turquoise blue) Christmas and … [Read more...]
Passports with Purpose Update
December 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Well, you all have done it! Together we have raised over $18k (see the graphic in the right sidebar), and the Passport School is now a certainty. It will be built in the Preah Vihear region of Cambodia, and will open in about six months (June of 2010 … [Read more...]
Holiday Travel Made Easy (Part 3): Surviving Air Travel
December 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We all have our horror stories: fogged in at the departure gate, delayed indefinitely, stuck in a terminal for an interminable amount of time. With kids. Maybe with babies. Low on diapers. Or snacks. Or both. Even lower on our reserve of patience and … [Read more...]
