Archive for January, 2008

6 Sure Fire Destinations For Families

As a travel agent, I handle a ton of family travel: traditional families, extended families and, more recently, single-parent families. I’m not sure how I developed the niche, but I suspect it came as a result of being a single dad with three young kids of my own. Sure, we can all head to the amusement parks and theme parks and have a great time — that is a given. But when you dig a bit deeper, there are some fantastic destinations just screaming for families to explore. This…

When is the best time to….

When a client sits with me to plan a trip, I usually get at least one question that begins, “When is the best time to … ” Having been in the travel business for over a decade, and having traveled the world with my three kids, I have considered a lot of these clock and calendar questions. Today, I offer 13 timely tips to make your travels go more smoothly. When is the best time to … 1. Take off in an airplane? Answer: Between 6 a.m. and 7 …

Special Events for Kids

Want to treat your child to something special for their birthday, or as part of a trip, or just treat your child to celebrate life? Here are some unique suggestions around the U.S.A. that will give your child a day (or a night) to remember! We start west and move eastward: PORTLAND, OREGON
Sleep over at the Oregon Zoo (without parents). This is often scheduled around the Saturday night near Valentine’s Day. Dinner, snack and breakfast are included for $45.00. Sleeping bag required. Call 503-226-1561 or click on http://www.oregonzoo.org MONTEREY,…