Make a backyard staycation plan. Put together a gentle schedule with a mixture of activities that your family will enjoy like dining, camping and games. Add a theme for the week, day or evening. A luau theme can be carried through with costumes, food and activities. A sports theme can have everyone in team jerseys and doing sports activities. Use creative names for meals and … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Planning a Summer Family Vacation
(Family Features) As stay-at-home orders ease, many families are eager to get out of the house and hit the road for a summer trip. However, the family vacation will most likely look different this year as families looking to get away may stay closer to home and take extra precautions. Make your summer travel plans safe and successful with these tips. Destination: Taking a … [Read more...]
Get Away Without Going Away
(eLivingtoday.com) Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter. However, a staycation – a vacation you take right in your hometown (or nearby) – can be much less expensive and fit into nearly any amount of available … [Read more...]
Bucket List Travel Destinations for 2019
(Family Features) Taking time to go on vacation or to just unplug from everyday life can be beneficial, and there’s certainly no lack of options when it comes to choosing an ideal vacation spot. The options for experiencing an amazing vacation are so plentiful, such as exploring a cruise port, eating and drinking your way around a city or simply visiting a new destination, you … [Read more...]
Gluten-free air travel
Traveling when you follow a restricted diet can provide some unique challenges. Although many airlines have discontinued serving peanuts as a snack, not all the items they serve are gluten free. To be safe pack your own snacks to avoid being stuck with nothing to eat on your flight. Most airlines do not offer gluten-free meals, and many airport restaurants do not offer … [Read more...]