Family Travel Magazine Blog and Reviews

Travelers these days have so many resources to review before booking a vacation.  In the past, it was all about word of mouth, travel agents, and brochures, but now we have websites, blogs, online reviews, and photo streams.  It’s easier than ever to find out if the place you are planning to visit is as [...]

Are you heading out on a family vacation?  While most families know that they should confirm their reservations, check-in to their flights, and pack their bags, there are a few other things that you should make sure you do.  Do these things the week before you leave, and you’ll be able to enjoy your family [...]

If you haven’t yet booked a spring break family vacation, consider taking a staycation in your home city.  You’ll save money, reconnect as a family, and see your city in the way that tourists do.  There are lots of different ways to do a staycation, but here are some tips that will help you enjoy [...]

With many airlines charging per bag for checked luggage, travelers are packing lots of stuff in their carry on luggage.  In fact, you’ll often find that travelers are lining up rather aggressively to get on board early, just for the privilege of making sure that they have space to stow their carry on.  On one [...]

You’ve found a deal on a hotel, airfare, and maybe even a rental car.  You input your credit card and are ready to press submit when you see the section asking if you want to purchase travel insurance.  It’s going to make your trip even more expensive, and you’re pretty sure everything is going to [...]

Traveling during school break break can be very expensive, but unfortunately it’s the only viable option for many families. Although families generally will pay more for a vacation during a school vacation, there are a few tips that insiders use to book cheap family vacations. Here are our top four tips to save money on [...]

Last weekend, my husband and I planned a night away to the White Barn Inn in Maine.  Unfortunately, the weather didn’t exactly cooperate with our plans, and we ended up driving to Maine in a snowstorm.  Being from Massachusetts, we are somewhat used to driving in the snow, but it’s never easy to drive in [...]

With February vacation coming up next week (and spring breaks in March and April), Walt Disney World is going to be crowded with lots of families visiting the parks.  Last year, we visited Walt Disney World during Thanksgiving, which is one of the most busy weeks, and still had the chance to experience all of [...]

We’ve already published our top picks for spring break family vacations, but there were still lots of great destinations and hotels that were not on the list.  That’s why we curated our 50 Places for Spring Break Vacations Pinterest Board.  It includes destinations, hotels, and attractions across the world that are great for families.  In [...]

Guest Blogger Deborah Citarella is a mom with 4 kids who loves to travel with her family and write about it.  Her goal is to find the best deals and pay little or no money. Follow her family’s road tripping adventures at  www.TipsonRoadTripping.com , Twitter (@TipsonRT), Facebook (www.facebook.com/TipsOnRoadTripping), and Email (TipsonRoadTripping@gmail.com). Are you heading on [...]