Family Travel
Planning a family getaway or vacation, check here for some great ideas and tips to have the best time on your trip.
Top Travel Trends
Travel is back in a big way, and 2016 is already off to a strong start - and travel agents are playing a huge role in that growth. Travelers are being incentivized to book earlier, and Cruise Planners, an American Travel Representative, is already seeing increased bookings for 2016 and into the next few years.
Here are the top travel trends to look out for in 2016:
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Travel Prep – What Will Make Your Journey Easier
Travel Preparations
Patricia Honeycutt Cantor, Special Projects Editor, TravelSquire.com | February 9, 2016
Packing prep for most travelers, especially those heading to international destinations, usually means a lot of angst over what and how to pack all those clothing and accessories items you think you will need. But when you look at the big picture, there are even more important things that will make ...
JC Lightcap, Travel-Safer.com | January 26, 2016
Tips for planning an Ancestry Trip
“Vive ton grand-père”
This was how the café owner in Normandy, France ended the conversation after I recounted how my father and I were on an ancestry trip to trace my grandfather’s path through WWII and track down our ancestral roots in Germany.
Grandpa jumped into Normandy during the WWII allied invasion as part of ...
I love skiing and planning a winter ski getaway can be a fun task. While Colorado has plenty of ski resorts (Vail/Steamboat/Breckenridge), consider some lesser-known options before booking your next trip. Here are my top 5 off-the-beaten-path ski vacations.
1. Big Sky - Montana: For those that crave the big mountain skiing, but hate the long lift lines--Big Sky is perfect for you. There are 5,800 acres ...
Holiday Travel Splurges
Traveling can be a stressful experience at any time of the year, but holiday travel can truly test even the most patient person’s limits. Sometimes it’s worth it to spend a little extra money to ensure less stressful travels during this busy holiday season. Here are the top eight Holiday Travel Splurges worth the price.
1. Checked baggage We typically suggest ...
1. Checked baggage We typically suggest ...
Holiday Travel Blunders
The 2015 holiday season is expected to see its highest amount of travelers since 2007. 46.9 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holidays. Navigating your way through the crowds both on the road and in the air can be a major challenge so take a look at our following traveling tips. Here are 10 Travel Blunders to Avoid this holiday ...
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Ultimate Travel Tips for Traveling Abroad
Shannon McMahon, SmarterTravel.com | November 25, 2015
Planning and preparing for a trip abroad is best done ahead of time. Booking flights and accommodations, of course, are usually booked months in advance, but don’t stop there. You should spend time preparing to ensure your health, safety and financial necessities are covered while traveling.
But most of your preparation should be dedicated to ensuring ...
Thanksgiving Travel Tips
Thanksgiving is all about enjoying delicious food as you catch up with the family you haven’t seen for months. Unfortunately, getting to this wonderful situation is hardly a fond memory. Traveling on Thanksgiving can be a nightmare. With everyone heading home to see their loved ones, the airports and roads are nothing short of a mess. While we can’t make the crowds disappear, we ...
Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com | November 10, 2015
Family travel can sound like a daunting task, it is important to equip your children with certain skills to ensure they grow up to be travelers. Follow these steps to turn your kid into a savvy, curious traveler from a young age.
Get a Globe and/or Atlas Early
Introduce the world to your kids with a globe. Have your child spin and the globe and stop ...
Ed Perkins, SmarterTravel.com | October 21, 2015
1. Overpriced insurance
The collision or loss of damage waiver referred to as ‘insurance” offered by car rental companies is often the biggest grievance against them. At an average price of $30 per day, this overpriced insurance can sometimes outweigh your total rental cost. While collision or loss of damage coverage is necessary when renting a car, ...
