Archive for the ‘Transportation’ Category
Update: New TSA Security Requirements Impacting Families
As a result of the events onboard Northwest 253 on December 25, 2009, the TSA has issued additional security directives to airlines, impacting family air travel. These new directives are in place for ALL flights to the United States (including flights from San Juan and the USVI). Read the rest of this entry »
Finding The Best Family Friendly Flight Itineraries
Let’s face it, traveling with kids in an enclosed metal tube for hours on end is not always the best way to start a vacation. However, if you want to travel outside of your backyard, flying can’t be avoided. Finding the best flight itinerary for your family trip can be a challenge and might mean hours of research. Read the rest of this entry »
Holiday Travel – Airport Security Challenges
Airport security can be a challenge for families on normal travel days. Add the complications of holiday travel and you’re in for a special treat. Getting through it isn’t impossible, you just need to be prepared.
In preparation for today’s post, I was doing some research and trying to catch up on some of my favorite blogs. Low and behold, Amy, of On the go with Amy had just posted TSA tips for holiday travelers. As usual, she did a terrific job and even sprinkled in some of her witty sense of humor. I just love reading her blog…she really makes me laugh. Read the rest of this entry »
Traveling Child Restraint Requirements
You can read more about this topic, as well as many other family cruising topics, in our new book–Cruising With Kids: A Guide To The Perfect Family Cruise Vacation. Visit our dedicated Cruising With Kids website for more details.
One of the biggest challenges when traveling with kids is carrying around all of the “stuff” that they seem to require. I’m not talking about the diapers, clothes or other small accessories, but the bulky items like a child restraint device. It can really weigh you down, so before you take it, you should know the child restraint requirements for the places you are visiting and the modes of transportation you are using. Not knowing could be a costly mistake. Read the rest of this entry »
Car Trip with Kids – New Hampshire
Well, it is fitting that my first real post comes on the heels of a four day car trip to New Hampshire. Having broken one of the sacred rules of car travel with kids, Read the rest of this entry »
