Top Tips for Staying Safe in Your Hotel Room This newsletter contains affiliate links, and a purchase may result in a commission. Vacations are meant to be relaxing, so being concerned about safety may not be at the top of your mind. However, you should do a few things when you check into a hotel to ensure you can be as safe as possible during your vacation. Before you go, consider purchasing some safety items. This item from Amazon includes an extra door lock and an alarm to place under the...
6 months ago • 1 min read
There's a Change in the Air This newsletter contains affiliate links, and a purchase may result in a commission. It's still hot outside here in Massachusetts, but there's a noticeable change—it's getting darker earlier, the stores are filling up with Halloween merchandise, and kids are either back to school or getting ready for back-to-school. If you still need to start, now is the time to get ready to plan those fall and winter getaways. I just wanted to remind you that flights and hotels...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Get Ready for Some Adventure Having children doesn’t mean that you have to suppress your adventurous spirit. While you probably will need to dial back the intensity of adventure in your trips at the beginning of parenthood, it won’t be long before you can consider having family adventure vacations with your kids. Whether you incorporate just a little bit of family-friendly adrenaline-boosting activities into your trip or plan a full action-packed adventure trip, here is some inspiration for...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Yes, whether you have younger kids or college-aged kids, everyone is talking about and putting the final touches on their spring break vacations. But, if you haven't planned anything, we have some recommendations below. Depending on when your break is, you may find that it really is very late notice. In that case, it's worth considering road trips. That way, you won't have to worry at all about car rentals and flights. Another great resource is Last Minute Travel. This isn't a paid link - we...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
My favorite part of the upcoming holiday season is all of the Christmas shopping! I love finding gifts for others and spend time throughout the year looking for just the right thing. If you are shopping for someone who loves cruising (or even travel in general), here are some great ideas. Before booking your next vacation, check out our travel resources page with product and service recommendations. We've updated our Amazon store (linked on the page) with our favorite travel products. Do You...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
We've had some beautiful fall weather here in Massachusetts this week. It's this time of year that I appreciate living in New England. If you are considering a trip to New England, regardless of the time of year, this post can help you with some ideas. Before booking your next vacation, check out our travel resources page with product and service recommendations. We've updated our Amazon store (linked on the page) with our favorite travel products. The Best Cruises For Young Adults (6 Cruise...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
I've just returned from my first sailing with Celebrity Cruises - a four-day sailing on the Celebrity Summit. We had some beautiful weather in Nassau and Bimini. Over the next few weeks, I'll have some articles on FamilyTravelMagazine.com. Before booking your next vacation, check out our travel resources page with product and service recommendations. We've updated our Amazon store (linked on the page) with our favorite travel products. Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List: What To Bring...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
We've finally got some crisp, sunny, fall weather here in Massachusetts. While I prefer summer to the cooler fall weather, it really is beautiful here. If you live somewhere with cold winters, be sure to get outside to enjoy the weather before things (soon) turn cold. Before booking your next vacation, check out our travel resources page with product and service recommendations. We've updated our Amazon store (linked on the page) with our favorite travel products. 16+ Best Things to Do in...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Rates for everything seem to keep going up, right? Disneyland is no exception and a price increase for tickets was recently announced. Our affiliate (we earn commission on purchases), Get Away Today is still offering current pricing for a few days. You can get all of the details on their website, but this is just for a very limited time. Book at Get Away Today Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, where we regularly post shorts and videos. Before booking your next vacation, check...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read