Want to go to Peru? Alpaca Your Bags! By Kaylyn Marsano– When we would mention our upcoming vacation to Peru to coworkers, friends, and family, there were generally two reactions: “Peru? Wow, but what do you do even do there?” or “Oh fun, but if you’re going to Machu Picchu, you’re not taking your …
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en we would mention our upcoming vacation to Peru to coworkers, friends, and family, there were generally two reactions: “Peru? Wow, but what do you do even do there?” or “Oh fun, but if you’re going to Machu Picchu, you’re not taking your toddler right?” It was quite shocking to discover how little people knew about Peru. And then if they did know anything, it was surprising that they couldn’t see why we would take our two-year-old with us.
Traveling with our grandchildren was a bold move, but I am happy to report that we survived to tell the tale. Traveling from New York to Paris every summer has been part of my DNA since I was three years old when my French father and American mother started the annual family trans-Atlantic tradition. Having …
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When traveling with a family, it’s important to have a strong backup plan if things go south. AirHelp is here to ensure that Family Air Passenger Rights aren’t infringed, and if they are, they’re here to fix it. Written by Biki John Family trips are a great opportunity to create lifetime memories. If your kids …
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When it comes to planning a trip, using the best airline booking site for your needs can prevent spending hours researching and wasting hundreds (if not thousands). Depending on where you live and what your interests are, you may have had more exposure to one site vs another. Kayak, Orbitz, Travelocity, and SkyScanner all …
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Should you or should you not spend the extra cash to buy your infants under 2’s plane seat? Here’s the deal, folks, flying is dang EXPENSIVE these days, especially when you add kids to the mix. Before your child’s second birthday, there’s a golden window when you could fly them anywhere in the world for …
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Winter travel with a baby can be difficult, but as a Chicago native, I’m no stranger to frigid temps. In fact, just last week, we braved the Polar Vortex and joined hundreds of midwesterners testing out the theory of the Mpemba Effect (Google videos on it, it’s nutty!) in the negative 40-degree weather. While I …
Winter Travel Tips with Toddlers and Babies for Cold Weather Vacations! Read More »
Wondering if it’s possible to take your toddler on a ski holiday? Before children, my husband and I enjoyed an annual ski holiday (definitely a holiday and not a trip!). Since having our two children (now ages 5 and 2), we’ve managed to squeeze in a few ski holidays (once to Val Thorens in France …
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With the recent devaluation of the Argentine peso and the introduction of low-cost airlines, travel to Argentina with kids (or not) is suddenly much more affordable for international visitors. Argentina has long branded itself as the country of tango, wine and meat. Buenos Aires has a reputation as a top gay-friendly destination. It is also …
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Traveling with your baby might be one of the most unforgettable moments in your life as a mom or dad. Creating new memories and experiencing new things in a different country with your little one is truly special. But it’s not always easy. Traveling with an infant requires careful planning. In addition to the stress …
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