Category: Travel tips
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8 Tips for International Travel with Kids
We took our first international trip with our first child back in 2002. It was definitely an adventure with awesome times and, um, learning times. Since then our family has grown to five (although it has been six a few times if you include our foreign exchange daughters) and all three of the kids have…
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7 People to tip when traveling (and how much)
Wondering who to tip as you travel this holiday season? I’ve got you covered, from checking your luggage at the curb to having dinner reservations made by the concierge to giving something back to those who clean up after you. Get your wallet ready… 1. Skycap: $1-2 per bag These are the guys who check…
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6 Simple Ways to Pamper Overnight Guests
Planning on hosting any overnight guests this holiday season or anytime? I’m continuing my 12 Days of Travel Tips for Christmas today by sharing 6 simple ways to pamper your overnight guests. Of course the most important thing you can do to welcome guests is open your home to them and greet them warmly. If…
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12 Days of Family Travel Tips: 5 Ways to be a gracious overnight guest
We have been fortunate to have friends in many of the cities we have visited throughout the world. Staying with friends makes any trip more meaningful. Tomorrow I’ll talk about ways to pamper overnight guests, but, for today, here are a few reminders on how you can be a gracious houseguest. 1. Coordinate with your…
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12 Days of Family Travel Tips: 4 ways to minimize stress on travel days
Okay, I admit it, as much as I loooove to travel with my family, I will confess that travel days still can be stressful. What I do, though, is get my game face on and take some action to minimize the potential for stress. Here are my four travel tips to minimize stress on travel…