Are you on your way to Vegas? If so it’s a fair guess that you are not going there for a picnic, but instead, intend to gamble till you drop. However, though this might seem totally incredible, the fact still remains that there’s much more to Vegas than gambling and there are a lot of other reasons apart from the casinos that…

Travel insurance is crucial, especially when going on holiday. It’s good to know that there are three types of travel insurances: travel medical plans, package plans and specialty plans (this one is about evacuation or repatriation, car rental or flight accidents). Most people…

Not every family can afford the luxury of a weeklong stay in a world-class destination. Fortunately, not every family has to. There are plenty of low-key getaways within easy reach of major North American cities. Many offer an impressive range of lodging…

Do you like traveling! It can be your biggest hobby or it's just your work that requires you to travel from time to time. Traveling is enjoyable when you are rest assured of your safety, and what is the best way to be safe than being insured, you can be easily covered with the…

If you run a mom blog, you should know full well that a family RV trip is far too big of an opportunity to pass up to write about.

In fact, you can probably get multiple posts out of a single RV trip, even if it’s only a quick weekend…

Whose good idea was it to bring two toddlers and a tween on a family vacation? Oh, that’s right it was yours. The day of departure is upon you, and your palms are getting sweaty, but it’s too late to turn back now. You’re in this for better or worse, so let’s do what…

Over recent years, our move into the digital era has resulted in many changes to our daily routines. Many of us will remember being kids and spending lots of time playing outdoors with our friends. However, this appears to have been lost amongst the kids of today because most…

When I was in the Philippines last year I had the freshest seafood I've ever had. In fact, it was so good I can't believe I haven't talked about it yet.

On one of the early days of our trip, we were treated to a seafood restaurant by the local World Vision staff. At this restaurant, there was fresh fish, seaweed, oysters, clams, and many other creatures from the sea that were alive, but I didn't…

I am always grateful when I stay at a luxury hotel. More often than not my stay is tied to a junket. In fact, my most recent stays at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills were because of a press junket I attended for Gifted, a lovely film that…

Dr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a horseback riding excursion in Costa Rica.

Admittedly younger and more naïve than he is today, Laartz – an infectious disease specialist and author of the book How to Avoid Contagious Diseases (…

Traveling together is something that many families aspire to do. However, seeing various destinations around the world as a family unit can often be an expensive pastime. If you are just about getting by on your current income, then you might be wondering how you are ever going to be able to save enough…

Family breaks are a great way to have fun together and make some memories that will last a lifetime, but choosing a city break in the US can also help your family to learn and grow together. With a large selection of cultural destinations on offer across the country, parents are spoiled for choice when it…

By Anne Carr

If you know anything about Southeast Asia from photos or travel documentaries or have traveled there yourself you know how it draws you back time and time again. I have visited the Philippines and loved every moment of the weather, the food, the beach, the people, and the beautiful…

I know I am not the only one who has wanted to watch a movie or cable on a flight only to learn that I had to pay for it. That wasn’t happening mainly because I was not going to swipe my card in that machine. 

Now good news for all of you frequent …

If there is something we really love it's keeping abreast about new airport terminal upgrades. We fly often so knowing about major hubs' renovations are great especially when you're in a hurry or even when there are flight delays or hours between flights. 

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is, of course, an American Airlines hub so it is great to hear that they have…

Ever wondered why you often get sick after traveling? Was it because the air conditioner was too cold on the plane? Or because it was raining on your way home from the station and you got soaking wet? Probably not. The most common reason why anybody gets sick after traveling is germs. Public transportation of any…

When traveling, especially with older children, it's far easier to stay in hotels with suites. That way everyone has their own space even on a mini vacation. 

We recently had a great experience at the …

The holiday season is coming up quickly and you know what that means! Travel and more travel if you're like my family.…