Have you ever considered giving the gift of travel during the holiday season? This month's Macaroni Kid Family Travel edition is jam-packed with all the tips, tricks and travel ideas to help make that happen. See what's inside below:
Would You Cancel Christmas for a Family Trip Instead?
By Kayt Myers
My kids would likely have a hard time naming most of the gifts they received for the holidays last year. However, ask them about any family vacation we took—even one from years ago—and they have plenty of stories to share. ...
Giving the Gift of a Vacation This Holiday Season
By Macaroni Kid Family Travel
They say memories last a lifetime, so this holiday, why not give your special someone or family a trip they'll never forget? The average American spends more than $900 on Christmas gifts and on average, parents spend $300-400 on each kid for presents. That’s about the price of their share of a vacation, so why not put that towards a trip instead?
Enjoy the City of Boston at Royal Sonesta Boston
By Holly Fink
The years are going by so quickly. My daughter is 16 and my son is 15. We are now looking at colleges for her, and he is settling into high school. I know my time with them is ticking away, and I listen when people tell me to count my remaining summer vacations with them as kids.
TSA Precheck: Is It Worth It?
By Melissa Alcorn
If you have ever found yourself at the airport cutting it close to catching your flight, standing in a mile-long security check line, behind someone wearing several layers of outerwear (plus lace-up shoes and a belt), while carrying every type of electronics in his bag... you've probably noticed an additional security line labeled TSA Pre✓....
24 Hours in San Diego on a Budget
By Carmen Kaethler
Sometimes all we have is 24 hours somewhere when we are away on a vacation. But a limited time frame doesn’t mean that you can’t find your family fun — especially with a little planning. ...
Holiday Vacation Hacks To Make Family Travel Easier
By Faith Mellinger
This week we went on an overnight trip. Just one night ... and yet you would think we were leaving for a week. It’s amazing what a family of five needs for one night. My husband kept asking as we packed the car: "Do we really need this much stuff?”
