If you're lucky, you may have time for one more family vacation weekend before the kids have to hit the books. Ease into fall with these back-to-school family travel ideas, and if you can't travel, use our Little Passports promo code to keep the love of travel alive all year! Kids will begin learning before school is in session, whether or not they can enjoy one last summer trip. Visit a local … [Read more...]
Product review: Little Passports
June 28, 2013 By
We're always on the lookout for educational products that teach kids about global destinations and cultures in a fun way. When we can't travel the globe or the US, the next best thing is to learn about new places from home! Enter Little Passports. This subscription series is a home run: it's creative, engaging, educational, and affordable. What is Little Passports? Basically, it's a … [Read more...]
Vacation clubs and timeshare rentals: right for your family?
May 24, 2013 By
We just got back from four days on Disney World property, which meant we heard a lot about the Disney Vacation Club. Everywhere we turned, it seemed, Disney was advertising about the merits of their timeshare rentals program. Is it a good a deal as Disney claims? How about all those other vacation clubs and timeshare programs? The answer depends on your vacation style and goals. Ask yourself the … [Read more...]
Best family travel tour operators: what to look for
May 14, 2013 By
When deciding whether to spend vacation dollars on international family travel tour operators (or how much), it comes down to matching the correct operator to your family's needs. Are you looking for a full-service provider, or not much more than a translator? Do you need all meals planned and activities planned, or do you want time on your own? No matter your budget, here's what to look for while … [Read more...]
5 Western mountain lodges for family summer stays
April 8, 2013 By
We love mountain lodges! Whether your family enjoys hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or just swimming in a cool mountain lake, a stay at one of the following Western mountain lodges for families will provide much needed summer time R&R. 1. Lodge at Suttle Lake, Central Oregon: Whereas much of Central Oregon is surrounded by high desert, the small town of Sisters is located in the heart … [Read more...]
Book Review of The World’s Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune
January 28, 2013 By
Approximately 90 percent of content on Pit Stops for Kids is U.S. and Canadian-based, written to help families find the best destinations, tips, and experiences in North America. We consider ourselves experts in domestic road trip and outdoor travel, and if you're here, it's probably because you're planning a domestic trip with your kids. But that doesn't mean we don't recommend crossing … [Read more...]
Open letter to the airline industry
June 8, 2012 By
Dear Airline Industry, I know you're hurting. I know money is tight these days (trust me), and I know new ways of 'packaging' airfare is required in this economy. I also know that I'd like to ride out the turbulence of these tough times with you. I've been in love with air travel since I munched my first honey-roasted peanut at 10,000 feet at the age of seven, and like many, many other … [Read more...]
How to prepare for a Disney cruise
March 14, 2012 By
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 Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Fantasy. We'll be reporting on our experience here and for Expedia.com. There's only one problem: we don't know what the … [Read more...]
