Thanksgiving is really next week! Before you know it, Christmas will be here faster than we can blink. Many of us will be traveling home this holiday season. As usual a majority of holiday travel will be done by plane. If you’re planning on traveling by plane with food and/or gifts, there are a few things to you need to know. HOLIDAY CARRY ON NO-NO'S If your flight doesn’t … [Read more...]
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You Might Get Arrested if Your Children are Unruly!
There’s always a story on the news about an adult being put off a flight for unruly behavior, a negative tweet about the airline (yes a passenger was put off a JetBlue flight over her negative tweet about the counter rep) or doing something stupid like shouting (after sneezing) “I have Ebola!” Yes, that happened recently as well. We are also seeing stories about families being … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Health in Flight!
Personal health especially while traveling has never been on everyone’s mind like it is right now. The holiday travel season is fastly approaching along with flu and cold season. Everyone is on high alert and the airlines are trying to reassure travelers that planes are thoroughly cleaned after each flight. Just in case someone missed a spot, we have a few tips that will … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Luggage from Airport Thieves!
The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s everyone’s favorite time of the year. We get to enjoy fabulous family meals, catch up with old friends and celebrate the season. It’s also the busiest travel season of the year and with busy travel seasons comes theft. Airports recently reported that there’s been an increase resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Hidden Hotel Fees
Airlines made the change years ago and started charging for amenities that we all were used to receiving for free on each flight. Items like pillows, blankets, earbuds, and meals now come with a nice little fee that has earned the airlines an additional steady stream of income. Hotels have taken a page out of that revised business plan and started charging for amenities and … [Read more...]
Do We Really Need Travel Insurance?
As a traveler and a travel writer/blogger, that’s a question I am asked a lot. My answer is always conditional. (lol) If you can afford it, yes! I’m not trying to get in anyone’s pocket, but in today’s economy I think it’s a valid question. Even though travel insurance is a fraction of your trips’ cost, it’s an added expense. One in three travelers buy travel insurance … [Read more...]
5 Must Have Items Every Traveler Should Have
Travel is fun, hectic and sometimes everything we love and hate rolled into one experience. Travel can also be very expensive with ever rising fares and fees. To help you manage your travel costs, we’ve come up with our pick of items that every traveler should invest in to help avoid additional travel fees. 1. A Carry-on bag that's the right size! This is a travelers … [Read more...]
BMWK Cruise: Inside the BMWK Marriage Cruise Swag Bag
If you haven't heard yet, we had an amazing time on the 2014 BMWK Marriage Cruise. We feel like we achieved our goal of ensuring that our cruisers had a wonderful time while enjoying the world and each other. From the moment that they arrived, we wanted them to feel special and a major part of that initial goal was accomplished via our BMWK Marriage Cruise Swag Bag. I have … [Read more...]
5 Places Travelers Should Never Use Their Debit Card
You’re oh so excited about the family’s upcoming vacation. You are planning your daily outfits for yourself and the kids, what snacks you’ll pack and what movies you’ll play while traveling to keep the kids busy. The last thing you’re thinking about is your financial identity. But…it’s the number one thing you should think about protecting on any type of vacation … [Read more...]
BMWK Cruise: 4 Reasons You Need an Annual Getaway for Your Marriage
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of attending the inaugural BMWK Marriage Cruise. When I first heard about it, we immediately jumped at the opportunity because we truly believe that when you put your marriage first, it creates a stronger foundation and bond for the entire family. Not to mention, we hadn't planned a real getaway in a long time. So what better way to … [Read more...]
Should I Go on Vacation without My Spouse?
Summer is the time for vacations. It’s a great time of year for family vacations and couples’ only getaways. Everyone needs a break from their daily routine but inquiring minds want to know is it okay to take a vacation without your spouse and kids? Well…YES it is! You’re probably thinking that doesn’t sound like a good idea or it could lead to problems in my … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Protect the Family Home while You’re Vacationing
You’re very excited about your upcoming vacation and happily count the days till your plane takes off. The fresh and fabulous outfits for the family are all planned along with the coordinating accessories (lol). Everything is ready to pack and you've already brought all of the suitcases in from the garage. There’s one thing you forgot to prepare for your trip…your … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
We all know that traveling is meant to be fun and that the ultimate goal is to relax, recharge and make memories with the family, but travel can also disrupt your healthy routines and eating habits. So that may leave you wondering how to stay healthy during travel. Let's face it, being sick on vacation is not fun...AT ALL! As a medical professional and family traveler, I’ve … [Read more...]
Why All-Inclusive Resorts are Great for Family Vacations
Haven’t planned the family’s summer vacation yet? Tired of the same old vacation? Don't know where to start? Consider an all-inclusive resort vacation. Forget the old boring, rundown all-inclusive resorts of yester year, today’s all-inclusive resorts are sleek, modern, fun-filled resorts in fabulous destinations. BTW…they’re also priced not to break the bank! Here are the … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Set Sail on The BMWK Marriage Cruise! 5 Tips Help You Pack
Are you ready to set sail on the BMWK Marriage Cruise ? This 5 night cruise is set to be the perfect relationship enhancing getaway. In order to ensure that you have the most relaxing, stress and worry free cruise possible, here are a few tips to foolproof cruise packing: 1. Make a list, check it twice: The last … [Read more...]