Travel

We relocated to Seoul, Korea from Connecticut when our four kids were aged 3 months, 17 months, 4 and 5 years old. The plane trip and associated travel were some of the toughest moments I can remember. The flight attendants shushing my kids, dropped and spilled food, other irritated passengers, a sobbing toddler when I escaped to use the bathroom, getting through security with two baby carriages, and the dreaded rousing of the jet lagged children once we landed (and still had to make it through the terminal). I think our journey was the definition of “schlep” and no one had fun.

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Traveling with small children always takes careful planning and preparation. Packing all the things that are needed for your time away aside, what do you bring to keep the kids occupied and happy during that long car, plane, or train ride? The answer? TravelKiddy!

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Fall is roadtrip time: a series of weekends with the family. And family trips are often far from relaxing, and what's meant to be a dream vacation can all too quickly turn into a nightmare. But ensuring your trip goes smoothly is easier than you think with these four tips.

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Many people begin to limit their travel once they have kids. They fear that their children will act inappropriately in airports, on planes or during long car rides. Traveling with kids CAN be fun--and it's great for your children too!

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Family travel takes on many forms, but a perennial favorite has got to be the beach vacation. Kids splashing in the water, building sandcastles, and chasing seagulls while Mom and Dad take turns playing with their children and lazing on a beach blanket is one of those ideal ways to spend a summer vacation.

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Summertime means vacation time — but it's also peak season for house break-ins. Fortunately, a few simple do-it-yourself measures can help you keep your house safe while you’re away.

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There is nothing worse than heading out on a road trip, only to be stranded somewhere between home and your destination. Here are a few tips that your nose can tell you quicker than your eyes can when your car is in trouble.

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Staying with friends at some point this summer? Reciprocate your host's thoughtfulness with a little thank-you of your own that will have them saying, "Please come again." 

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So many people take their kids to a Disney theme park for Spring Break; the lines are longer than ever. Here are two recommended cities, near Disney theme parks but able to stand on their own as alternatives for family Spring Break vacations.

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Even infrequent flyer's are expected to know the rules. Complete strangers, who are only four inches away in the next seat, will appreciate your courtesy and hopefully reciprocate. Remember there are over two hundred people on the plane and not too many flight attendents. Nice goes along way!

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