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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
My Dream Family Vacation for Less: Ways to save on multi-generational family travel
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Maybe your whole family is gathering for a destination wedding or reunion, or maybe it's family tradition to meet up at a favorite lake, beach, or resort every year. No matter what reason has spurred the planning of your multigenerational vacation, … [Read more...]
The good life: an Hawaiian escape
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With the sparkling cobalt Pacific lapping on all sides and lush rainforest covering the land, sometimes it’s hard to believe Hawaii isn’t a mirage. It’s real, and it’s here for everyone to enjoy. From miles of pristine beaches on which to … [Read more...]
Camping with babies and toddlers: gear up for summer season!
January 12, 2012 By 7 Comments
The first time my family and I took our eldest son out camping, it was a three-day backpacking trek into Oregon's Columbia Gorge near Multnomah Falls, and he was 13-months old. Were we crazy? Well, yes, but we had a great time introducing baby Nate … [Read more...]
How to snag last minute holiday vacation deals
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The holiday preparation is done and soon the kids will be out of school, but you don't have a winter vacation planned? There may still be time to find, plan, and execute the perfect holiday getaway for your family if you act quickly! Follow the tips … [Read more...]
Travel Tip: Spring break planning advice
February 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Has cabin fever set in at your house yet? It certainly has here! Despite the fact that we're lovers of the winter months (and all the snow that's come with it in the last few weeks), the Pit Stops for Kids family is more than ready for spring … [Read more...]
