Packing

Planning family trips is exciting, but there can be challenges. For many people, packing can be surprisingly stressful. What to bring, what not to bring, so many outfit choices, so many shoes. But the phrase ‘I have nothing to wear!‘ does not hold true for those savvy travellers who know how to pack a suitcase for a family trip. As a professional writer and family travel expert, I’ve streamlined my suitcase packing, and that of my family members, down to a…

Summer will soon be upon us, and one of the best parts of the season is gearing up for those summer travel plans. But, it’s no secret that the rising temperature can sometimes have travelling moms and dads feeling less than excited during a long voyage. It’s difficult to beat the heat in style while lugging bags through the airport or pulling them in and out of the car during a hot and humid road trip. This handy guide on how to…

I consider myself a pretty expert packer. Packing lists are very important to ensure items don’t get left behind. I still use tried-and-true methods learned from my mother while packing childhood suitcases for summers in Europe. Also, I lay clothes flat. None of this rolling funny business. To each their own where packing strategies are concerned. But technology and travel changes have upped the packing game. Airlines alter the size and weight allowances of carry-on and checked suitcases at a whim, so more has to fit into…

Travelling with a baby on a plane can be overwhelming. They’re so small, but seem to need so much. The good news is that through some careful planning, you can easily prepare for a smooth(er) flight with a little one (or two). From figuring out what can go in your carry-on bag to how to get through the security checkpoint with ease, the Travelling Baby Style infographic from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has you covered. This handy, dandy infographic tells you everything…

If only Rachel Zoe, Hollywood’s stylist to the stars, could personally suggest each of our vacation wardrobes, airport concourses would be more like a fashion week runways. But alas, she’s about to have a baby AND she only works with celebrities! Not a problem, we can still draw from her fashion sense and mix it with a little function to create the perfect trip wardrobe with these travel style tips. Fashion We need to look no further than the golden years of travel for…