Cruises for families have become a popular vacation adventure and afantastic option to consider when deciding where your family will visit next. Cruise lines have been pulling out all the stops to attract families to their ships by including larger areas dedicated to children’s programs and family activities, new ports and excursions that appeal to a variety of age groups and amenities that specifically make traveling with kids easier and more enjoyable. Many people tend to have concerns about … [Read more...]

I recently put the suggestions from my last blog about navigating airport security screenings with kids into practice and can now tell you what worked and what else may be helpful to families traveling by air, especially for nursing moms traveling with breast milk. Tip #1: Give yourself enough time to go through security. My family and I arrived at JFK airport at with what seemed like a lot of luggage in tow but thankfully some of it had to be checked. I realized that the guideline of showing … [Read more...]

by Erin Sforza Security screening can be an intimidating experience these days. As a new mom about to fly with an infant for the first time, I had a few questions and was sure I wasn’t the only one. Here are five things I found are essential to making security check-in a much less stressful part of your holiday season. Be Prepared Make sure you check the TSA guidelines as they change often. Arrive early for screening, and make sure your liquids are packed according to the rules. If you … [Read more...]

It’s been said that life is about the journey, not the destination. I’ve always believed that when traveling, the journey is as much a part of your vacation as the destination itself. And when you travel with kids and as a family, the journey could sometimes feel as if it takes longer than the entire vacation. For me, the key has always been planning ahead as best as I could. There are a ton of tips I could share, so I’ve broken a few down for those of us traveling with little … [Read more...]