Welcome to our Travel section. Enjoy tips and travel logs for individual and family trips, including domestic travel (in the United States), international travel, trips to national parks, road trips, staycations, and theme park and cruise vacations. This list highlights our most popular posts, or scroll down for the most recent tips.
8 Tips to Survive a Family Road Triptravel • road trips & staycations
The ultimate test of a family's strength or sanity is going on a family road trip. This doesn't have to be a cross country road trip but anything over 2 hours usually will do it. Let's face it, putting more than 3 people in a vehicle filled with luggage…
Travel: Top 5 St. Patrick’s Day DestinationsHow are you going to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s a list of the top 5 St. Patrick’s Day Destinations in the United States.
Chicago, Illinois
Watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Chicago after watching the Chicago River transform into an emerald channel of Irish luck. This…
How to Get Away for Spring Break with Your Familytravel • road trips & staycations
Get away for Spring Break! The world is out there, so how do you choose where to go? Consider what your family loves to do together and where the best place to do that would be. How to Plan a Family Spring Break Here are some ideas for travel destinations…
Travel: Five Tips to Green Your Summer VacationWith warmer weather in full swing and you've likely already planned your family’s summer vacation. I know the to-do list is long, from stocking up on sunscreen and bug spray to bringing the sandals and bathing suits out of winter storage. This year, don’t forget to add Mother Nature to…
Traveling With Your Pettravel • road trips & staycations
Taking your pet on a vacation is a great way to bond and have quality time. Just like every member of your family, your pet has special needs that should be considered before you just get in the car and go. Here are a few tips to make sure your …
5 Tips for Camping with Toddlerstravel • tips for traveling with children
Imagine the smell of the campfire, the quiet sounds of being in the forest, the view of the trees... and then imagine the chaos that comes along with having small children in tow! Taking children camping can be an overwhelming idea but it can also be a rewarding experience.…
