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...]
My Dream Family Vacation for Less: Ways to save on multi-generational family travel
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Travel Tip: Finding airfare deals with Best Family Travel Advice
October 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Pit Stops for Kids crew usually travels by car (road tripping is our favorite), so when planning for an upcoming trip to the Caribbean, I hit a snag when it came to searching for affordable airfare. Which airfare search engine is best? When … [Read more...]
Packing for a Family: Tips and Tricks to Ease the Load
September 9, 2010 By 3 Comments
Packing for an entire family can be daunting (not to mention time consuming). First there's the pre-trip laundry, sorting, and folding. Then there's the piling of bags in the car or airport security drop-off. And even after that, there's all the time … [Read more...]
Planning the Family Vacation
July 22, 2010 By 3 Comments
Having recently returned from our 22 Day A Pit Stop a Day road trip, I will admit I'm already thinking about our next vacation...where we'll go, when, and how we'll get there. Trip planning can be daunting, but breaking it up into stages and 'sharing … [Read more...]
Pit Stops for Kids’ Pre-Road Trip Checklist
June 23, 2010 By 4 Comments
As my family and I gear up (literally speaking!) for our upcoming 22-day road trip throughout the western states, piles of equipment, duffel bags, coolers, and the like are starting to dot the landscape of our family room. As I always wonder before … [Read more...]
Travel tip: road trip preparation
July 20, 2009 By 16 Comments
We're all about getting out of the car on long road trips and stretching little legs and exploring what the local community has to offer, but what about all those quality hours spent in the car? My family and I are leaving tomorrow for a two week … [Read more...]
