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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From ancient ruins to cascading waterfalls, Thailand and Cambodia deliver big when it comes to adventure travel with kids. You’ll love their gorgeous beaches and lush jungles, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit one-of-a-kind attractions, making these sister nations the ideal spot for a family vacation. From working with elephants at a sanctuary, to […]

Are we harming our kids by restricting the amount of free outdoor play that they enjoy? That’s the question that Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist, explores in her book Balanced and Barefoot. Some have coined the term “risky play” to describe the unstructured play that Hanscom discusses. But, for me, this concept brought to […]

Interested in visiting Patagonia with kids? Imagine a land of snow-clad granite peaks, turquoise lakes, lush forests, massive glaciers, and exotic wildlife. If you’ve ever longed to visit some of the most pristine wilderness settings in the world and come face-to-face with sublime landscapes that will make you feel completely insignificant, then the Torres del […]