Whilst the rich and famous might have the luxury of being able to hire or even buy a private plane to ferry their pets from country to country, for the majority of people that just isn’t a reality, leaving us to deal with mainstream commercial airlines if we want to fly abroad with our animals. What you need to know about taking your pet on the plane: Pets travelling in the airplane cabin … [Read more...]
Five air travel hacks that save you money in travel perks
October 19, 2015 By
We all know families can earn travel day perks with air mileage programs and airline-associated credit cards. But not all of us have tons of miles or platinum cards that get us upgrades. That's ok. Here are five air travel hacks you can use to enjoy free or discounted perks on your next air travel day. Park your car at the airport for free. Plus get it washed and vacuumed. Plus make some cash. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness in Children When Traveling
October 16, 2015 By
You’ve just booked the perfect trip. You and your family are about to experience the adventure of a lifetime. But if you have small children, motion sickness might put the breaks on your travels. Whether you’re traveling by boat, car, plane or train, small children are prone to nausea, light-headedness, and fatigue while traveling. Motion sickness is usually brought on by mixed signals in … [Read more...]
Five questions to ask yourself before buying travel insurance
October 2, 2015 By
When should you consider buying travel insurance? This is a question I am asked regularly, and frankly, it's one I've been mulling over when booking my own travel adventures as well. I've bought travel insurance for two family trips in recent years: for a vacation to the Caribbean uncomfortably close to hurricane season, and for our upcoming two-week trip to Europe. I don't believe families … [Read more...]
Packing tip: How to pack only a carry on!
January 7, 2015 By
Have you lost luggage lately? Not much fun, is it? How about those baggage fees? Not a fan. But can an entire family really pack carry-on only? Yes! We've done it for years, for everything from a weekend trip to two weeks away. We're full of packing tips, including how to pack only a carry on during your next family vacation, no matter where you're headed. Read on! 1. Use the ‘roll’ method or … [Read more...]
Flying for the fun of it: Take a trip with San Juan Airlines
October 27, 2014 By
Yes, you read that right: flying can be fun! In an era when it's 99% hassle (even for kids!), I had a great time remembering what I love about flying when I spent a morning with San Juan Airlines. Check out my flight from Seattle to Friday Harbor, WA: Yes, I'm smiling. Actually, I grinned most of the flight. Why? On a small plane--in this case, a Cessna 172 three-seater--it's easy to remember … [Read more...]
Teaching kids airplane etiquette: how to create good fliers
July 22, 2014 By
We've all been there, either as parents or innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire: a disastrous flight during which kids are causing more than their share of trouble. Sometimes it's unavoidable: a tired baby a parent is trying to console, a sick child, a long layover. Other times--and I know you've seen this--kids behaving badly on planes when it's avoidable with a few lessons in manners. … [Read more...]
Family-friendly skies: five airlines that still go the extra mile
May 12, 2011 By
This past March, my sister flew to visit us for a spring break vacation. Since her husband couldn't leave work, she traveled alone from one coast of the U.S. to the other with her two-year-old and infant. A daunting task? Of course. One guaranteed to encounter a few bumps along the journey (turbulence notwithstanding)? Sure. In fact, she was pretty much betting on it. What she wasn't counting … [Read more...]
Long haul flight tips: Keeping kids entertained
April 20, 2011 By
This guest post written by freelance writer Ross Fraser. Traveling with children on a flight particularly if it’s a long-haul flight, can be somewhat tiresome especially if the child or children you are taking are quite young. While easily entertained in a larger space, the restricted space and length of time involved can prove to be quite a challenge. Long haul flight tips: To help you meet … [Read more...]
