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Let's face it, the airlines themselves are making flying as difficult as possible for their customers and that pre-flight prep can make or break the journey ahead. If you’re looking to fly smarter, save time, and feel less stressed at the airport, you’re in the right place. I'll share my pre-flight checklist with you that make flights easier to handle. Use Going’s flight alerts to find mistake fares and cheap flights, saving you hundreds on airfare. It’s totally free and ea

I'm often asked "Which is the better park to go to - Disney or Universal? There is no pat answer to that. It depends on your family's expectations, budget, the ages of your kids (if any) and so many other factors. What is it that you WANT in a trip to a theme park? There are similarities to the two parks and there are definite differences between the two. Both are located in Orlando, Florida...Universal just down the road from Disney. Each has multiple theme parks. Walt Disne

If the thought of travelling with your children isn’t daunting enough, the cost of it may deter you altogether. Creating memories with your kids doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are my top tips for planning affordable holidays , exploring the world without breaking the bank and trips the whole family will enjoy… Be flexible with flights and airports Opt for a DIY (do it yourself) holiday rather than an expensive package holiday, and that starts with flights. Flexibility i

Traveling with teens can be stressing and tricky. Yes, teens can be dramatic and make a trip unbearable. They're at that in between stage - not quite a child anymore, not quite an adult and everything and everyone are "LAME!" I've found one way to defuse a temperamental teen while traveling is to make them a travel journal kit. I began making my first travel journal when I was about 8 years old. I've kept one ever since for nearly every trip I've taken. Each one represents s

I'm limited on number of pages I can have on the website so I'm putting this supplement to backpacking the Appalachian Trail here. I don't want anyone making the same stupid mistakes I did on my first venture into backpacking. OUTFITTING YOURSELF TO BACKPACK The most common mistake a novice makes (points to self) is buying the wrong size pack or an improperly fitting pack. We gals like to pack our "stuff" when we travel anywhere...but when backpacking ladies, you won't need a

Over my years of traveling I've put together some must have's I can't travel without. There's no faster way to put a damper on a vacation than discovering you don't have what you need once you're at your travel destination and having to run out and get it.   The new trend is to travel light (1 bag) with airlines setting more and more restrictions on weight. However, while that may be fine for personal vacations and the like, if you're traveling on business and will have to dr