Dec 2nd, 2011 at 10:00AM: If you are traveling with a baby over the holidays, visiting with children on your next trip, or just hoping to convince a new parent that you don't have to hand in your passport once the new addition arrives, we've compiled a gift guide for families traveling with babies. Traveling light is the best advice you can follow when traveling with a baby (even without a baby, it's just good sense) but ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Dec 2nd, 2011 at 10:00AM: If you are traveling with a baby over the holidays, visiting with children on your next trip, or just hoping to convince a new parent that you don't have to hand in your passport once the new addition arrives, we've compiled a gift guide for families traveling with babies. Traveling light is the best advice you can follow when traveling with a baby (even without a baby, it's just good sense) but ...Knocked up abroad: planning travel with a baby
Oct 25th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Let's get this out of the way: you can travel with a baby. Many new parents feel that once they have a child, their travel days are over, but many parents will tell you that the first six months are the easiest time to travel with a baby. Is it easy? Not exactly, but with enough planning and the right attitude, it's not as hard as you might think. Is it selfish? Probably, but so is most travel. ...Knocked up abroad: applying for a baby's passport
Oct 24th, 2011 at 9:00AM: As my new baby girl was born in a foreign country, getting a passport was a necessity for her to even return home to America. Though Vera was born in Turkey, she's an American citizen by virtue of her parents' citizenship and entitled to a US passport. For Americans born outside the country, the US consulate issues a Report of Birth Abroad that acts as an official birth certificate and proof of US ...The Ghosts of Alamos
Jun 17th, 2011 at 11:00AM: The sun is relentless, stalking me along the narrow, cobbled lanes of Alamos, Mexico, as I return to my hotel. I unlock the heavy double doors and walk into the lush, untamed courtyard, where weather-pocked stone cherubs guard a center fountain and rocking chairs sit motionless beneath electric ceiling fans. It's quiet inside. Quieter, in fact, than any hotel I've ever patronized, because I'm the ...Top 8 attractions in Vail, Colorado for 2011/2012
May 16th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
Measured at approximately 5,289 acres, the Vail Ski Resort is the largest single mountain ski resort in the United States and the second largest resort in all of North America (next to Whistler Blackcomb). With a rich history and lively village surrounding the base of the resort, it's a destination that has plenty to offer both avid skiers & relaxation seekers.
As the 2010/2011 ski ...Cockpit Chronicles: Flying with my brother (Part II)
Apr 8th, 2011 at 4:30PM: Continued from Part I
We were both tired after arriving at the airport hotel in LA, so we didn't meet up for dinner, as it was too late anyway. Instead we parted to our separate hotel rooms on the same floor and vowed to meet up at 7 a.m. the next morning.
After picking up breakfast in the airport employee cafeteria downstairs, we proceeded up to the luxurious operations in LA.
The fact ...Where are all the travel guide apps for Android?
Mar 25th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Nearly two years ago, I bought my first smartphone: the T-Mobile Android MyTouch*. I'm only occasionally jealous of my iPhone-carrying friends, as I find few travel guide apps for Android. Even after a move to Istanbul, I still use and rely upon it daily; Android's interface is fast and easy-to-use, and seamless use of Google applications like Gmail and Google Maps is part of the reason I bought ...It's still Christmas in Spain!
Jan 6th, 2011 at 10:30AM: Well, Epiphany actually, but in Spain this is when we give presents. Christmas in Spain is a time for big meals and family fun, as well as church services for those who are so inclined. Santa passes Spain by to deal with the Anglo and Germanic countries, and Japan from what I hear. Spanish children wait for Los Reyes, the Three Kings, who come on their camels bearing gifts for good little boys and ...Business and pleasure: Blended travel gains momentum
Sep 14th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Vacations are casualties during recessions, as you saw yesterday: two-thirds of Americans have canceled theirs already. Well, you may have a chance to recapture the family experience by combining it with a business trip. This "blended travel" approach, which got me to Savannah, Georgia and Little Rock, Arkansas as a kid, has become more popular, according to some industry experts. To me, it's ...Jog at rest stops - Road trip tip
Aug 7th, 2010 at 1:44PM: When you pull into a rest stop to refresh, include a 3-5 minute jog or brisk walk.
It helps relieve the stiffness from sitting in the car and gets the blood pumping. It also provides children an opportunity to run and scream.
When you finish, do a quick stretch. Now you can be awake and alert for the road.
[Photo: Flickr | MikeBaird] ...Build up your summer at the Atlantis LEGO workshops
Apr 10th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
I wish these existed when I was a kid, and I have to admit, I'm even kicking around going as an adult. The Atlantis is offering three five-day LEGO workshops this July. Kids will get the chance to work with a LEGO Master Builder in hands-on challenges. And, parents can play at the same time. The program is designed to help families spend time together and express their creativity.
The program ...Have a road trip scavenger hunt - Road trip tip
Mar 31st, 2010 at 6:35PM: Planning a family road trip? To avoid hours of boredom, plan a "scenic scavenger hunt."
It's easy. Just write down a list of 100 things you might see along the way, like landmarks, buses or bridges. The first person to complete the list wins.
For preschool kids, substitute magazine photos and trim the list to twenty familiar objects. For older kids, include a challenge: require them to ...Roll the dice, make decisions - Traveling with kids tip
Mar 16th, 2010 at 2:21PM: When traveling with the family, there will inevitably be disputes over things like the television station, choice of restaurants, and who gets the pull-out couch.
Bring a pair of dice along, and let everybody roll the dice to make decisions. Whoever gets the highest roll wins. ...Challenge your family to a food "dare" contest - Dining out tip
Feb 18th, 2010 at 10:19AM: We go on vacation to be someplace different. Yet many people eat the same old foods on vacation as they eat at home. On your next vacation, challenge your family to a food "dare" contest. Here's how:
Go to a local marketplace or anywhere serving local foods.
Ask each member of the family to find one food for everyone to try.
Pick an outside area for a picnic and be sure to photograph the ...Pack a power strip - Hotel tip
Feb 15th, 2010 at 12:59PM: If you're traveling with your family, make it a point to put a small power strip into your suitcase.
Many hotel rooms leave families facing a dire shortage of outlets. With the need to charge cell phones, MP3 players, laptops, and other gadgets, a power strip can prevent battles over whose turn it is to plug in their cherished device.
Moreover, when traveling alone, sometimes the outlet is ...Play the roadside attraction game - Road trip tip
Feb 15th, 2010 at 1:54AM: We live in Alaska, but half our family lives in Montana, so visiting means one long road trip. To keep ourselves entertained, we play a road-side attraction game. Here's how it works:
plan each day's drive to allow for at least one long break;
assign each member of the family a day during which they get to pick the roadside attraction we stop at during the break;
at the end of the trip the ...8 tips for surviving a visit with the in-laws
Jan 28th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Sometimes your travels take you around the world, to dangerous locales where you don't know the customs and need to always be on your guard to ensure your safety. And sometimes, they just take you to a visit with the in-laws, which can be equally awkward, confusing, and downright dangerous. Here are eight tips to help you survive a visit with you in-laws with your dignity, and your ...Gadling gift guide - family travel and kid friendly products
Dec 11th, 2009 at 8:30AM:
Long gone are the days when a kid could be kept entertained with a coloring book and 2 crayons. Of course, part of the higher demands from kids has something to do with the gadgets we adults surround ourselves with.
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In this Gadling gift guide, ...7 reasons to spend the holidays away from home
Dec 7th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
Christmas is traditionally a time for family, but it can also be the ideal time to travel. Who says you have to stay home for the holidays? Here are seven reasons to spend the holidays traveling.
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While the holiday season can be one of the most expensive times to ...New family friendly blog aims to make travel much easier
Oct 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM: This week, Hilton and their Homewood Suites brand unveiled SuiteTrip.com. The site is filled with family friendly travel tips and advice, and writers come from some of the best family travel sites on the web (you'll notice two familiar names if you regularly read Gadling). Other writers come from The Vacation Gals, Trekaroo and Travel Savvy Mom. For me (as a dad and a writer), it is refreshing to ...
