I love vacations, holidays, and travelling. The excitement of new places, the planning, the relaxing and sightseeing, and even the coming home to your own cosy house when it’s all over. And then I had kids. But I was determined to help them develop into resilient, hardy travellers with whom
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You might be pushing a stroller, lugging a backpack, or clinging tightly to little hands as you trudge through the airport. Maybe it’s all three. You might be feeling more plain Jane than James Bond. Hustling to juggle bags and snacks, kids and complaints (all while trying to get to
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There is an (unfounded) theory out there that Type A personalities are aggressively organised, pay meticulous attention to detail, schedule every moment and do not understand the idea of relaxation – a concept that is vital to a vacation. If you, or someone you love, exhibits Type A behaviour and
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We’ve all been there. After all the excitement of an impending holiday and the endless planning that finally results in you and your family getting a much-needed break from the daily grind, you return home and, instead of feeling refreshed, you find yourself dealing with a post-holiday crash of epic
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The weather is changing and the cooler temperatures are a welcome relief for anyone who can’t sleep with an air-conditioner going (like me).  Shorter days also mean beautiful fall foliage and lower prices at many hotels and resorts. Leaves aren’t the only thing that will be falling.  Airline prices drop
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Staying in a vacation rental instead of a hotel can be the perfect choice for family vacations. When the whole family isn’t crammed into one room, there is space for everyone enjoy a holiday. Packing to stay at a rented house, cabin or condo is a different animal than packing
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Heading off on a vacation is exciting, but the requisite preparations for a trip that includes flying can leave a parent feeling frazzled. Once you’ve jumped through all the hoops needed just to make it to the airport, the last thing you need is to get hung up at airport security. While we can’t promise
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Ah Europe! The land of history and culture! One could spend years touring Europe and still not have enough time to take it all in! The things that make Europe so unique, however, means you should be prepared for your vacation before your plane lands. Here are five things you’ll
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If you are a divorced parent and are planning on crossing the border with your child, it’s not as simple as packing up a suitcase and heading to the airport. One of the most important things you need to do is to ensure your documents are in order. When travelling
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Do you have a traveler on your Christmas shopping list? Someone who likes to roam away from home, plan their next vacation while still on vacation, and can’t point to a spot on a map without a story? Fortunately, they are easy to shop for! Here’s a round up of
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