Summer travel is upon us! If you're planning a summer vacation, but are still trying to scrape together the funds, use your pre-trip planning period to find great travel deals online. Read on to learn how to save online on airfare, hotel rooms, and … [Read more...]
Guide to Portland food carts with kids
May 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
Ever since getting my first taste of food cart eating in Vancouver last June, I've sought out food trucks and carts while in cities. I've found great food cart fare in Boston and traditional hot dog cart fare in New York City, and given Portland, … [Read more...]
Educational Animal Kingdom attractions (your school-aged kids will love)
April 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Can a theme park be educational? We had our doubts...until being schooled by Disney's Animal Kingdom. Usually fans of the latest and greatest headliner attractions (read about how to tour any Disney theme park attraction in 15 minutes or less), my … [Read more...]
Tour any Disney theme park attraction in 15 minutes or less (all day, any day)
April 19, 2012 By 3 Comments
No one should wait more than 15 minutes for any Disney theme park attraction…no matter what season, day, or park. Touring Disney line-free can be done, even during the busy Spring Break, summer, and holiday seasons. In fact, my kids were unaware … [Read more...]
What’s included (and what you’ll pay extra for) onboard a Disney Cruise
April 12, 2012 By 5 Comments
Before our first Disney Cruise Line experience on the Disney Fantasy last month, I asked all you wise readers for your best cruising tips. As promised, the best ones are now featured in a cruising tips video at Expedia.com, but now that we're back, I … [Read more...]
Five items we were glad we had on a Disney Cruise Line cruise (and five we didn’t need)
April 9, 2012 By 4 Comments
On our recent voyage on the Disney Fantasy, we packed carry-on only for four people, which I felt was a feat in itself. Turns out, we still brought things we didn't need (and others we were very glad we had). If you're lucky enough to be packing for … [Read more...]
Disney family travel: is a Disney cruise right for your family?
April 5, 2012 By 5 Comments
Though we're fans of Disney family travel, as Pit Stops for Kids readers know, we were cruising newbies before we departed for our three-night cruise on the brand new Disney Fantasy. As active family travelers, we worried a cruise would limit our … [Read more...]
Three days aboard the Disney Fantasy in Photos
April 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
We returned late this week from an amazing three-night preview cruise of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Fantasy. Over the next few weeks, I'll have plenty to say about this ship and our experience aboard her, including … [Read more...]
How to prepare for a Disney cruise
March 14, 2012 By 10 Comments
At Pit Stops for Kids, we cover all modes of family travel. However, there's one major category of family travel we've neglected (until now): family cruising. On March 26th, the Pit Stops kids and I will be embarking upon the brand new ship in the … [Read more...]
What you need to know about health insurance while traveling
March 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Spring break family travel is just around the corner, but unfortunately, cold and flu season is not yet over! If you're planning a family vacation, will your health insurance cover you on the road? Should you add holiday health insurance to your … [Read more...]
