family travel

Travel with kids requires a completely different planning process than traveling alone, or even as a couple.  Planning a family vacation can be a daunting task; trying to fit in everyone’s interests, and finding age-appropriate activities for every family member… no parent wants to go in blind.  The amount of gear you need to pack is enough to keep some parents home. 

Searching family travel blogs and websites makes planning so much easier, by reading the travel tips and reviews written by parents who’ve been there.  Parents can compare those reviews to their own family’s interests and tolerances to get a good idea of where to go and what to avoid.  Many travel blogs will include reviews of the nearby restaurants.  Parents will also find great tips on travel gear, saving money, and keeping kids occupied en route. 

Most travel is educational for kids by experiencing a place first-hand and giving them knowledge they can draw on later.  Kids who’ve traveled to museums or monuments, even for field trips, score better on tests on those subjects.  

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “family travel”

• Portrush Countryside Centre

  
  Travel Tips & Guides | kids can travel — Authority: 143
  The Countryside Centre, situated on the seafront in the Northern Ireland seaside resort of Portrush, is a perfect place to wait out the rain.
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• Friday Photo

  
  The Edge of the Inside — Authority: 124
  We recently spent the weekend in Eureka Springs, AR. Street musicians played at random places along the way. The fellow in the center became quite animated as he sang, “Give me that ‘ol time religion.” Though the shot was taken in color, it turned out nicely in Black and White. Look carefully and you can catch ...
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• As God as My Witness, I Thought Turkeys Could Fly

  
  Vacations Blog — Authority: 476
  Gobble, gobble. Turkeys may not fly, but they’re arriving by the plate full.  Also, tofurkey. Speaking of turkeys, people are traveling in mass this weekend and into next week.  No, I did not call you or your mother a turkey – just that one relative that you’ve called worse.  Turkey. The roads are wet ...
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• Mexico Travel Tips: What Can US Consulate Can Do For You in Mexico?

  
  Mexico Vacation Travels Pictures, Reviews, & Deals — Authority: 432
  If you are traveling to mexico this holiday season or whatever time of the year, here are the things that the US consulate can do for you in Mexico: Your consulate in Mexico can help and process any administrative tasks for you like replacing a stolen or lost passport. Your consulate can actually provide you a ...
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• Mexico Travel Tips: Electricity in Mexico

  
  Mexico Vacation Travels Pictures, Reviews, & Deals — Authority: 432
  If you will travel to mexico , and you have some gadgets that need to be charged, you need to know that Mexico’s electricity system is the same as in the USA. It uses 120 volts  or 60 Hz. Any electrical equipment that needs to operate at a higher voltage or rate like 240v or 220v will need to be in dual voltage ...
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• Kauai: Hawaii’s island of adventure

  
  Orbitz Blog — Authority: 120
  Kauai (Courtesy: Kauai Visitors Bureau) By Lena Katz When people say you may spot dolphins off the shore of Kauai, they don’t mean just one or two. Noisy, fun-loving, fearless spinner dolphins cruise the Na Pali coast in pods, swimming alongside the sailboats and wowing the humans with airborne antics and ...
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• Perth, Western Australia’s Jewel

  
  Naked News — Authority: 174
  The first sign of life around Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, are said to be some 40,000 years back, when local tribes first roamed its river banks. These days, Perth remains an attractive option, for its vibrant city center and proximity to the best that nature has to offer.
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• Travel Health Insurance Basics

  
  Adventure Travel Made Easy — Authority: 125
  Travel health insurance is the most essential insurance among all insurances if you are about to travel to some foreign country. The management of travel and tourism industry has attributed to the rise in the number of times an ordinary person would travel. For most people it is an idyllic alternative to spend a ...
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• Looking Forward

  
  Disaster Kitchen — Authority: 123
  A week from today, David and I will be in the Northwest to celebrate Thanksgiving! I am completely unreasonably excited about this.Two weeks from today, Ill be in Las Vegas, preparing to run the Rock n Roll Half Marathon there with my sister and brother-in-law. Im slightly less excited about this, but probably mostly ...
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• Birthday Vacation

  
  Terri's Notebook — Authority: 120
  We are headed for the city – New York City! Remember last year , when we went to New York City to visit family? We were celebrating my birthday. Yes, it was a big one. What a great place to celebrate a milestone! This year, it’s just another day, but we’re still going to celebrate. (On the birthday card ...
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• Oceanographic Museum

  
  Travel Tips & Guides | kids can travel — Authority: 143
  The Oceanographic Museum & Acquarium in Monaco is the most popular tourist attraction on the entire French Riviera.
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• Family Travel: 12 holiday spots to let your kids burn off some energy

  
  This Just In — Authority: 567
  Heres a roundup of 12 cool new exhibits at family-friendly, very interactive museums around the country. Scholastic Parent & Child put together quite a handy list, and all of the exhibits can be enjoyed by your little ones at least through early January. Every parent knows that childrens museums can be ...
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• Flying With a Toddler

  
  Let's Talk Babies — Authority: 121
  We are about to embark on a little vacation this upcoming weekend that will involve us flying with Maya .  This will not be Maya’s first flight, she has flown a few times in the past, however, this will be the first time she gets her very own seat.  On our previous flights we opted to have her just sit on my lap. ...
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• Midwest turns Wild West : Bull riding for the whole family

  
  Gadling — Authority: 693
  Filed under: Festivals and Events , United States , Budget Travel In northwestern Ohio where the land is flat, flat, flat and family farms dot the landscape in a scene of bucolic sedateness, the Midwest turns wild west on Saturday nights from October through May. Off State Rte 29, between the Indiana border and ...
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• One Child’s Language: at 27 months (and abroad)

  
  Far Outliers — Authority: 128
  Rachel’s command of Chinese is growing. She still doesn’t volunteer to speak any, but she understands simple Mandarin and Cantonese at school. Her teachers teach her Chinese and she teaches them English, correcting them if they make mistakes. In Chinese, she can count quickly to ten, and knows basic body parts, ...
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• Send Flowers To Your Loved Ones Using Online Florist Websites

  
  Web Design TB — Authority: 157
  You can give flowers to anyone on various occasions. Whatever be the occasion, it is always good to send or receive flowers. These make for a nice gift for family members, relatives or friends. You can congratulate or give best wishes by sending flowers. It is one of the best ways to show your feelings and love to ...
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• Mexico Travel Tips: Getting Around Mexico City

  
  Mexico Vacation Travels Pictures, Reviews, & Deals — Authority: 432
  If you are going to mexico in your next travel or vacation , here are some tips on how to get around the City: Mexico offers residents, vacationers and visitors an extensive network of transportation system. You can use public or private vehicles to get around Mexico. Transportation comes in very affordable ...
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• Mexico Travel Tips: Getting Around Mexico and Speaking Spanish

  
  Mexico Vacation Travels Pictures, Reviews, & Deals — Authority: 432
  If you are traveling to mexico and you are planning to take a public transportation in Mexico, you need to at least understand Spanish or few important words. It is also better if you can speak a few words to get by especially if you plan in riding taxis and metro buses. If you are planning to get car rental ...
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• A Relaxing Stay at Costa Rica Arenal Hotel

  
  Travel Blog — Authority: 441
  A vacation is supposed to be just that, a vacation. In the mad search to find a place that you can not only have fun but relax at the same time can seem frustrating since everywhere seems to be expensive. But a great place to vacation and get it all is the Arenal Costa Rica Hotel.
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