Jan 7th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
It isn't easy traveling with a child with autism. In every piece of literature I've read about autism and sensory disorders and in every daily decision I've witnessed in my own son, autism is driven by routine. Travel is anything but routine. The fact that so many facets of travel are left up to chance makes many parents of autistic kids, as well as many adults living with autism, uneasy ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Is this the year hotels become more autism-friendly?
Jan 7th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
It isn't easy traveling with a child with autism. In every piece of literature I've read about autism and sensory disorders and in every daily decision I've witnessed in my own son, autism is driven by routine. Travel is anything but routine. The fact that so many facets of travel are left up to chance makes many parents of autistic kids, as well as many adults living with autism, uneasy ...The Gadling young family travel gift guide
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: international travel with a baby
Nov 15th, 2011 at 10:30AM: This is the third in Knocked Up Abroad's guide to traveling with a baby. Before you go, see tips on planning travel and flying with a baby.
So you've decided to travel abroad with your new family addition, well done! You've chosen the best baby-friendly destination, packed light, and even survived the long flight. Now that you're on the ground, possibly recovering from jet lag and hopefully ...Carschooling: Why traveling is the best education
Nov 9th, 2011 at 3:00PM: As someone who loves the way travel affects and evolves language I was immediately drawn to an article by Malea, of the blog "M and J in a Nutshell", on the topic of carschooling. While Malea shares her experience of homeschooling on the road during her family's move across the country I couldn't help but think just how beneficial carschooling could be to not only children, but also parents and ...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 ...Family travel: chatting with Poshbrood's Elizabeth Thorp
Aug 4th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Childhood vacations have a way of becoming an adult's fondest memories - stories re-hashed time and again at the dinner table, destinations revisited during adulthood to see if they've changed. Of course, these trips become slightly less magical when you, as an adult, manage the wrangling of the entire family onto a plane, train or automobile and attempt the feat of herding the family towards a ...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 ...5 best suitcases for kids and teens for $100 or less
Dec 9th, 2010 at 12:00PM: It's hard to say whether these suitcases are meant for the kids or the parents. Adorable enough to entertain kids and stylish enough to appeal preteens, and teens, these five affordable carry-ons may be just the thing to encourage children to roll their own gear through the airport.
Isabella Fiore
Italian designer Isabella Fiore launched a hard-shell suitcase this fall that proves that ...Stay at the Hard Rock San Diego hotel in December, get a free hybrid car rental
Nov 9th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Travelers who stay at the Hard Rock San Diego from Dec. 1 to 30 will get a free hybrid car rental during their stay. Considering that the fees for renting a car can quickly add up, this affordable deal gives you more for less.
The "I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas" package starts at $149 per room per night. The one-day hybrid car rental (either a Toyota Prius or a Nissan Altima Hybrid from ...Connecticut family spends seven years sailing the world
Jun 23rd, 2010 at 3:30PM: For one Connecticut family of four, a sailing vacation turned into a seven year adventure. In 2003 the Hopkins family decided to take their 32-foot boat for a long holiday to visit exotic locations. Seven years later, they are settling back into life in the US.
During the voyage the family hit several continents including Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Their longest stint at ...
Make a game of it - Souvenir tip
Apr 25th, 2010 at 1:15PM: If you're traveling with family or friends, create a shopping contest. For example --
* Who can find the weirdest souvenir today?
* Who can find the funniest post card?
* Who can spot the best souvenir under $10?
Making a game of it can add a tradition to your trips, and provide the potential for hilarious memories. Prizes could be picking the next restaurant -- or everyone buying the winner ...Captive audience: crying babies and air travel
Mar 22nd, 2010 at 3:30PM: We've all been there: the flight with the screaming infant. It strikes fear into the hearts of many to see a baby coming down the aisle.
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The issue of crying babies and unruly children on flights divides air travelers. Many say they're exasperated by parents who seem ...Create an adventure storybook as a souvenir - Traveling with kids tip
Mar 5th, 2010 at 12:04PM: A favorite stuffed toy can be an excellent way to create an inexpensive and creative souvenir for your child.
Everywhere you go with your child, be sure to take a picture of your child and the toy doing something fun (making faces, pretending to run away, etc.). Make sure you get a good view of the sight in the picture as well.
Then, when you get home, combine these images into a storybook ...Use a junior navigator on road trips - Traveling with kids tip
Mar 5th, 2010 at 11:28AM: The front passenger is always the navigator when I'm traveling with my family or a group. However, I discovered that you can turn your children into junior navigators while helping them learn geography at the same time. It helps eliminate them from asking, "Are we there yet?"
Just ask them to look for a specific landmark or road sign. It will keep them interested in the travel and less likely ...Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates 75 years by giving away a free trip
Jan 13th, 2010 at 1:00PM: This year, Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Parkway celebrated its 75th birthday. What better way to celebrate than by giving away a six night, seven day vacation package?
The winner of the prize will receive round-trip airfare for four people to Dulles Airport, a seven-day Enterprise hybrid car rental, six nights of lodging at stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway and several great activities along ...Big Island Hawaii: Four Seasons Hualalai hotel review
Jan 12th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
As a budget traveler, I've always been averse to spending much more than $150 per night on a hotel room. I've always figured, "it's just a room" and that aside from a comfortable bed in a quiet, clean building, I didn't really need more much. I never thought I would consider spending $500 for a single night in a hotel. But all that changed when I stayed at the Four Seasons Hualalai on ...Cruising the Greek Isles on the MSC Musica: Best trip 2009
Dec 31st, 2009 at 2:30PM: I never saw myself as a cruise ship sort of traveler until MSC Musica made me a changed woman.
I'm the person who lived for two years in N'Jowara, The Gambia in a room at the back of an empty shop house without running water, window panes or electricity. Until my MSC Musica cruise, my extended boat travel was five days on the Niger River in Mali, first perched on feed sacks in a ramshackle wooden ...Rafting the Smith River in Montana: Now is the time to plan
Dec 29th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Rafting the Smith River in Montana requires planning ahead and a permit. Without the permit, you're not going. Obtaining one is simiilar to acquring a permit for a private rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. A lottery system says who goes and when a trip can happen. Not everyone wins.
The application process for 2010 begins in January permits closes the end of February for trips starting mid- ...At Fells Point, Maryland ghosts reside year-round
Dec 21st, 2009 at 3:30PM: Even though it's almost Christmas, and Halloween is long gone, it's not the end of haunted travel. Fells Point, Maryland is one of those towns where ghosts and their stories don't go on vacation until the next season of fright delight. In Fells Point, the ghosts are woven into the town's lore all year long.
Located on the waterfront as a section of Baltimore, Fells Point, founded in 1763, is one ...
