December 19th, 2011 | by Kayt Sukel 1 comment
An easy-to-use, durable and waterproof camera that can handle anything you throw at it
When you are going on a so-called "trip of a lifetime"--as my son and I recently did on our Gap Adventures Galapagos tour--you want to make sure......
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December 10th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 6 comments
My favorite souvenirs are the cheap, small, and festive kind
If there's one thing my mother taught me, it's that almost anything can be a Christmas ornament. If you like it, hang it on the tree! Ornaments make great travel souvenirs......
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December 8th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson Comment
Finally a tablet that challenges the iPad, and at half the cost
Many of you know that in addition to writing about family travel, I also run a kids' app review website. For the first, I travel a lot. For the......
Written by Jamie Pearson
September 26th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 3 comments
A small, rugged digital camera that can go just about anywhere
Whether you're on a beach, in a boat, or just expecting wet weather, a waterproof camera is handy to have on a family vacation. The mistake most people make, in......
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September 8th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson Comment
360°cooling for snacks on the go
Anyone who's tried to keep food cold on a road trip (which is to say, everyone), knows that it's kind of a pain. Put your food and drinks in a bulky ice chest in the......
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July 23rd, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 1 comment
Convenient? Yes. Effective? Yes. Pricey? You guessed it.
Regular readers of this blog will have noticed that I am a little obsessed with sunscreen. No sooner did I get my head around the whole UVA/UVB thing, than I had to grapple......
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July 18th, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 2 comments
Traveling with kids is never easy, but these tips will make it easier
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When traveling with kids, a house is better than a suite, and a suite......
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June 27th, 2011 | by Kayt Sukel 1 comment
Need comfortable, stylish travel shoes? Check out our favorites.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kayt. She didn't have a husband, a house or any kids. But she did have a major shoe fetish. Back then, comfort was......
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May 22nd, 2011 | by Jamie Pearson 45 comments
Enough suspense, peril, and glory to keep kids happy and quiet for miles
At a garage sale recently, I stumbled upon (and hastily purchased!) some relics of my childhood: a tattered pile of Choose Your Own Adventure books. I can't tell......
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May 16th, 2011 | by Kayt Sukel 17 comments
Save yourself some hassle with this fun travel goody bag for kids
The night before any trip, I get a little crazed with the packing. Not only do I have to remember clothes, shoes, juice boxes and all manner of other......
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Best iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Apps for Kids
The iPhone and the iPad may be the greatest travel toys for kids ever, but who has time to browse the entire iTunes store on a regular basis? Um, we do. We...
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Best iPhone and iPad Apps for Children
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you probably know that the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are the greatest things to come along for traveling parents since portable DVD players. Load them with...
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