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Cruising
May 12, 2019

Cruise Into Parenthood With Unforgettable Croatia’s Babymoon Itineraries

Maybe it’s the result of royal baby fever — we can thank Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for that — but the concept of babymoons moved from niche to mainstream in the consciousness of parents-to-be. The idea, for those who don’t know, is for the expectant couple to take that last vacation together as a twosome before their child is born and their lives change irrevocably.

United Continues Its Global Expansion

United Airlines keeps soaring to new heights, recently announcing another expansion of its leading global route network. The airline added new non-stop flights between Newark (EWR) and Marrakesh (RAK), Morocco; Tokyo (NRT) and Cebu (CEB), Philippines; and Houston (IAH) and Medellin (MDE), Colombia. That’s not all: United also plans to increase flights to popular worldwide destinations including Hong Kong (HKG); Seoul (INC), South Korea; and Porto (OPO), Portugal. Following the recent agreement to increase flights between the U.S. and Chinese governments, the airline now adds four weekly flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG).

Travel Tips
Jan 25, 2019

The World is Our Classroom – Inspiration for Parents

If you think active travel needs to wait until the children “are old enough,” Cindy Ross’s new book The World is Our Classroom is for you. Her inspiring story of how she and her husband used nature and travel to educate their children is filled with inspiration, tales of real-life adventures and plenty of practical advice on how you can do the same.

Experience Africa with This New Skip-Gen Itinerary

A new skip-gen itinerary from Jacada Travel takes grandparents and grandchildren on an exciting African adventure, combining experiences in the city, bush and on the shore over 11 nights. Stays at some of the continent’s best properties are included and each aspect of the journey gives families the opportunity to take part in conservation and educational projects, so they can not only see initiatives in action, but actually take part in them firsthand.

Make the Most of Hamad International Airport When Transferring

Making travel plans can be exciting; did you know planning on how to spend time at the airport the right way can enrich the overall trip experience? As a transfer hub, traveling through Doha's Hamad International Airport is a unique experience, as waiting never feels like waiting at one of the best airports in the world.

Budget
Jan 3, 2019

A Fresh Coat for Winter

Whether your family is planning a walk in a winter wonderland or an adrenaline-generating ski vacation, winter gear is a must. And if your family includes older kids and teens, style is going to be as important as the coat’s ability to fend off winter winds and snow. Beyond basic fashion, however, there are other factors to consider, such as packability, moisture resistance, price (as kids grow quickly ... and we adults may, too, given certain circumstances), and the practical matter of a coat having a life after the vacation.