Real world advice on how to travel with kids.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would write about Bora Bora. A destination that is (arguably) one of the most romantic places to visit in the world. Specifically I want to address why Bora Bora is a good destination for kids. I’ve been lucky to have traveled to this little South Pacific island in French Polynesia twice. The …
Last month, a very dear friend of mine bit the bullet and took her family on a plane so that they could continue to enjoy an annual ski trip. It was a much-needed vacation, and a step toward normalcy after many months of anything but normal. At the time, she admitted that she was extremely anxious about her travel decision. …
The desire and ability to escape to a far-flung destination is a constantly moving target in today’s global pandemic environment. As much as some of us want to get away, there is a myriad of rules to consider, in addition to concerns about safety. And, with new coronavirus variants starting to gain traction, these rules are likely to continue to …
Rome is an amazing city to visit with children, so long as they are old enough to cover some ground. I found that my boys, aged nine and six, had absolutely no problem walking from our hotel to various historical sites each day. In fact, they were easily able to handle both Rome and our larger tour of the Italian …
My kids have always got a kick out of the Italian peninsula being shaped like a boot (lo Stivale). In fact, Italy is one of the few countries they were able to easily identify from a young age. This meant choosing Italy for one of our summers vacations was a no-brainer, especially when I also factored in their love of …
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It’s crazy to think that this pandemic has been raging for a year now. For many in the U.S., COVID-19 has equated to being more or less house-bound. After all, the CDC has repeatedly warned Americans to stay home to protect themselves against the coronavirus. As a result, travel has been off the cards; at least the type of travel …
Before I talk about family day trip ideas, I just want to say, “I get it”. You are sick of being stuck at home. A home that has been your family’s own personal office, school, restaurant, gym, and playground ever since you began sheltering in place due to COVID-19. Now, to compound matters, it is winter and you feel even …
Not surprisingly, RVing has become even more popular this past year, as families try to find new ways to vacation during a pandemic. A family RV trip offers mobility and adventure, as well as a way to avoid crowds. Some families, like my friend Annie, even decided to stay on the road in a more permanent capacity. She embraced home …
