It’s a beautiful and vibrant destination, but is Mexico City safe for travel? Well, yes, with an asterisk. We recently visited with two young kids in tow and never felt unsafe. Like, at all. But there are some important considerations when planning your trip to Mexico City. Follow a few rules and you’ll feel comfortable […]
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Breastfeeding during travel days – intimidating for most women. As a nursing mom, where can you feed your baby at a busy airport? Somewhere that is both private and comfortable. Well, Mamava has come to the rescue with their innovative breastfeeding pods. During our last airport visit, I decided to give it a go with
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If you’re considering a family vacation, a Disney Cruise may be on the short list. But is it worth the investment? Should you wait until the kids are older? We asked ourselves the same questions. And then one day we decided to jump. We took a Disney Cruise when our kids were 3-years-old and 6-years-old.
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If you only have 24 hours to spend in Dublin, don’t worry! We recently flew to Dublin and back from the U.S. for one night. Why you ask? As airline employees, we have the opportunity to fly for free (or almost free). And when we see a flight with open seats, we have to jump.
Flying standby can be a great way to save money on airfare, but it can also have its stressful moments. Cue the flashbacks of spending 3 days trying to get to Japan. We’ve been navigating the standby life for over eight years, often with three young kids in tow. And through all the highs and
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If you have a friend or family member who works for an airline, you may have heard about buddy passes. Or maybe you’re the airline employee and you’re a little unsure about using them. They allow non-employees to fly at a discounted rate, but it’s not always rainbows and happy smiles. Before you decide to
Taking a family vacation during the school year can be a great way to bond and create lasting memories. However, it can also mean your child misses valuable classroom time. Before you make a decision, we’ve got some pros and cons of letting the kids miss school for a vacation. As children of educators, we
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One of the biggest benefits for airlines employees is the travel perks. Whether you’re on the hunt for a hotel, rental car, luggage, or a cruise, you’ll almost always find a discount. In fact, cruises tend to be popular with airline employees because you can score some truly great rates. And to help you find
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In the age of phones, tablets, and social media, we are constantly connected. Whether by choice or by necessity, sometimes it can be refreshing to step offline and do a little camping without electricity. Live life without tv, chargers, and iPads for awhile. It does pose some unique challenges, however. So if you too want
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When you’re dreaming up vacation options that overlap with pregnancy, cruising might land toward the top of the list. Relaxation comes to mind. And you’ll almost always find something that appeals to those pregnancy cravings. But like anything else, cruising while pregnant requires some additional planning. Before we dive in to some of our tips,
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