If your teens are like most, their phones are more like an extension of their limbs these days. It can be difficult to get them to disconnect from technology and connect with family while you are on vacation. That can lead to frustration and fights, which are things you do NOT want to do on your family vacation. Here are a few tips to get your teens to put down their phones while on vacation. Get them involved with the vacation planning – Plan a family meeting to decide where to take your vacation. Then ask everyone what activities [...]

When you travel with kids, parents, and grandparents, you have the ultimate opportunity to make those special memories that will last forever. It can be such a special time to really get away from your busy lives and spend some uninterrupted time with those you love. But there is a little more planning involved in this type of vacation. Here are a few tips to make this a vacation that everyone will love! Find a destination that everyone will enjoy. This may be harder than you think! Have a family meeting to discuss places that each person would like [...]

We have been traveling with our kids since they were very young.  In fact, on our first visit to Walt Disney World, our twins were only 10 months old!  We continue to travel with them today now that they are grown, but I have some wonderful memories of those early trips.  Don’t be afraid of taking your young kids on vacation.  They might not remember it, but you sure will! While some may believe that traveling with kids is a waste of time because they won't remember any of it, that's not always the case. Many don't realize that traveling [...]