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Have you ever wondered which family travel destinations are best suited to your school-aged children? While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to travel with kids of various ages, there are definitely places and experiences better suited to some ages than others. School-aged kids, for example, are filled with boundless energy […]

January 19, 2019

Travel with Kids: 8 Places to Visit by Age 8

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Where will 2019 take you and your family? We asked a few of our favorite family travel bloggers to give us their picks for the hottest travel destinations 2019. Each of these destinations offers one-of-a-kind, kid-friendly experiences. They also focus on sustainable tourism practices and giving back. The result? Transformational trips your whole family can […]

January 11, 2019

Family Travel Bloggers Dish on the Hottest Travel Destinations 2019

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Winter comes with many exciting moments including time spent with loved ones savoring the holidays. The start of a new year makes us reflect on cherished memories while looking with hope towards the future. From our children’s next milestones to our future family adventure travels, where will the new year take us? Here are our […]

December 28, 2018

Family Adventure Travel in 2019: Our Top Destination Picks

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We may not have a crystal ball, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have solid predictions when it comes to the hottest family travel trends 2019. The coming year will see new approaches to how travelers interact with destinations based on evolving priorities. 2017 ushered in the trend of sustainable travel that benefits local communities, […]

December 27, 2018

Family Travel Trends 2019: Can We Agree on These New Year’s Resolutions?

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I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with travel writer Eric Stoen of the award-winning travel blog, TravelBabbo, to discuss kids, travel, and why you should take your little ones everywhere. Eric has traveled all over the world with his kids and shares his expert family travel advice here. He also discusses why kid-friendly […]

December 1, 2018

Travel Babbo’s Eric Stoen on Rethinking Kid-Friendly Destinations

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Crowded roadways. Packed TSA checkpoints. Long airplane flights. Family travel during the holidays brings new meaning to the word “stressful.” In fact, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year. Yikes! Ironically, this can leave you and your family feeling anything but appreciative right before Thanksgiving, a celebration of gratitude. […]

November 20, 2018

How to Foster Thankfulness During Family Travel

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Electronics have become a go-to way to keep kids entertained in airports, on car rides, and during airplane flights. But what if you’re committed to a week of  unplugged travel and decide to leave electronics behind? Yes, the prospect of flying without gadgets to keep kiddos quiet can feel daunting. But when it comes to […]

November 13, 2018

Unplugged Travel: How to Entertain Kids on a Plane

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Car seats remain a crucial tool for protecting little ones. But while you’d never imagine forgoing one at home, when it comes to traveling with an infant, dragging around a heavy, bulky car seat can prove a serious hassle. When should you bring one? And when should you consider other options? For air travel with […]

November 6, 2018

Traveling with an Infant: Got Car Seat?

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Are you preparing for international travel with the whole family? If so, your kids will need passports. Not sure where to start? No worries. We’ve got you covered when it comes to everything you need to know about getting a passport for kids. First Child Passport Give yourself ample time to collect and submit the […]

October 23, 2018

What You Need to Know about Getting a Passport for Kids

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Thailand recently announced that its once pristine Maya Bay will remain closed indefinitely to tourists. Ringed by cliffs, the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of the bay were immortalized in Leonardo DiCaprio’s film The Beach. But the price of fame meant up to 5,000 tourists visited the bay per day, and, unfortunately, the vast […]

October 16, 2018

How to Teach Ethical Travel to Our Kids

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