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Road Trip Tips: Our Best Advice for Families

Posted April 19, 2022

Read our best road trip tips for families and couples, including how to do RV travel, packing advice, tips for road tripping with kids and more.

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Single-Parent Vacations: Michael & James’ Story

Posted March 29, 2022

If you’re planning a single-parent vacation, read Michael Allio’s story about love, loss, his life now and his recent trip to Orlando with his son.

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Is it Better to Travel During the Week or Weekend?

Posted February 1, 2022

Find out the benefits of traveling both during the week and the weekend with topics like cost, transportation, activities, lodging and more.

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What Do You Need to Pack for a Ski Trip? [Free, Printable PDF]

Posted January 25, 2022

Find out what you’ll need to pack for a ski trip, from clothes and outerwear to gear and winter essentials. Plus, get a free checklist to print and save.

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Walt Disney World Packing List for Kids & Parents [Free, Printable PDF]

Posted December 14, 2021

Download and print this handy Walt Disney World packing list to make sure you have everything you need for your family’s best day ever.

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7 Tips for Taking a Fun & Festive Holiday Vacation

Posted December 7, 2021

Make your holiday vacation fun and festive with these 7 travel tips, including traditions, ways to unplug and more.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Travel Lovers

Posted November 24, 2021

Check out this quick, easy and online holiday gift guide for travel lovers with ideas of all types from eco-friendly to tech essentials and more.

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13 Packing Tips for Your Resort Vacation

Posted November 9, 2021

Follow these 13 packing tips for your next resort vacation — all from real resort-goers who shared some easy ways to prep for your trip.

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5 Travel Tips for New Parents That'll Make Your Getaway Smooth Sailing

Posted October 19, 2021

Get 5 travel tips for new parents from Danny. From flying with car seats to planning road trips, he has expert tips from traveling with his newborn, toddler and wife.

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12 of Our Most Popular Travel Blog Stories: Celebrating Our 1-Year Checking In Blogaversary!

Posted September 1, 2021

Check out 12 popular travel blog stories on Checking In, from things to do in Lake Tahoe to travel hairstyle tips by Mindy McKnight and much more in between.

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11 Ways to Keep Your Toddler (& You) Happy on a Road Trip

Posted August 23, 2021

Get 11 road trip activities and tips for keeping your kids happy on long car rides from Angelica, a mom who RVs across the country with her 3 toddlers.

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