Family Travel

If a photograph is worth a thousand words, then I wonder what it’s worth in terms of memories? As the recipient of childhood photo albums, and albums going back to my grandmother, I can tell you. They are priceless. Maintaining a visual record of our family history and its special moments is incredibly important to me. As we do a LOT of travelling, many of our special family moments are travel moments. But as the chief family photographer, I’m missing…

If you’re headed out on a great urban adventure with this year, you may want to boost your family travel CityPASS-style. The program is pretty simple. CityPASS gets you in faster, and for less money. CityPASS ticket booklets are popular for travelers who want to visit a destination’s top attractions while enjoying savings of up to 50 percent, with the added bonus of skipping most main-entrance ticket lines. How CityPASS The CityPASS booklet contains prepaid admission to top attractions in major North American destinations: New…

I’m delighted to introduce you to a brand new magazine dedicated to showcasing a fresh new spin on family travel. Bonjour Twist Travel Magazine! Twist is bursting with articles from fabulous family travel writers from around the world, including yours truly. From kid-friendly recipes to Rome gelato tips and destination advice, the premiere spring edition of Twist is your guide to exploring new and familiar places with your loved ones. Twist Magazine I’m so excited to be working alongside some of my favorite travel…

The next generation of travellers is embarking on trips and travel with kids. A new study by Expedia indicates that millennials are seeking authentic and genuine travel experiences that they can share with their friends and family. Many millennial travelers are just as adventurous as the rest of us, if not more so, and they have money to pay for little (and big) luxuries. However, some members of this generation with young families are slightly anxious about travelling with their wee ones. They’re worried…

Cruising with kids is a great way to travel as a family. After all, meals and rooms are taken care of as part of your booking. There’s no schlepping suitcases and bags from hotel to hotel, and you can visit as many ports of call as you wish on your itinerary. Whether you have babies or toddlers, tweens or teenagers, a cruise vacation can meet the needs of kids of all ages, and keep travelling parents happier and more relaxed. Cruising is equally great for…