Do you have a travel rewards credit card? If so, are you making the most of it? If you manage your credit well and pay your balances in full every month, your credit card could pay you to travel. My family gets free flights, free checked bags, free priority boarding, premium airport lounge access and […]
Do you have a goal to travel more this year? Is there a dream destination you want to check off your list? Do you want to make memories with your family on a special vacation? My family travels frequently and we have learned that it pays to start planning our trips early. Spontaneous trips are […]
Are you dreaming of international travel? Does the cost of airfare keep you grounded? For years, I dreamed of traveling to Europe, Asia, and other international destinations. We are a typical middle-class family with busy schedules, a mortgage, car payments, etc. I figured that if we saved our money long enough, we could eventually afford […]
Need to find cheap airline tickets for your next family trip? Here are the tried and true tricks we use to fly my family of four several times per year. You don't need to work for an airline or be an expert travel hacker to save hundreds of dollars on flights. Air travel is expensive […]
Need a few travel toys for your next trip? Screens can be lifesavers on long travel days, but too much screen time makes my kids grouchy. Sometimes a classic toy is the perfect alternative to endless movies or video games. New toys are also exciting for kids. Packing a new toy or two is a […]
Hi there! Planning a plane trip with kids? It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. This summer we’ll be traveling with a 5-year-old, a 13-year-old and two 18-year-olds. Flying with kids is always an adventure! Sometimes it’s a better adventure than others, and being prepared for the little things usually helps the trip go smoothly. […]
I traveled to New Mexico for a conference last week and flew home on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The airport was packed with families! It made me remember all the trips I've made with my kids, and the craziness of getting a family through airport security. Airport security is necessary, but a HUGE hassle. If […]
Hello! Do you dream of traveling the world? Me too. I grew up in a middle-class family in the wide open spaces of Utah, and have pretty much lived here all my life. It's a fantastic place to live and travel, but for international travel, it isn't close to anywhere. For years, I assumed that […]
We've all heard stories of killer airfare deals, but unless you work for an airline, it can be tricky to fly for little or nothing. Airfares can be so unpredictable. This year, I happened upon a Frontier Airline deal and my family of four flew round trip from Salt Lake City to Orlando for about […]
Hello! Are your airline miles adding up? I love getting free airfare when my frequent flyer miles or loyalty points pay off. However, I don't fly frequently enough on every airline to earn rewards from all of them. So I have points sitting around in several programs that I probably won't be able to use. […]
Hello! Though we travel frequently, we do not often travel internationally, so my children just got their first passports last summer. Passports for kids expire every 5 years, so there was no reason to start the clock until we had an international trip on the horizon. I started at the U.S. State Department's official website, travel.state.gov, and read through […]
Hey there! I consider myself a fairly savvy traveler, but to save a few bucks, I made a rookie mistake with my airfare over spring break. In the interest of saving you the hassle I experienced, I encourage you to always book your airline travel direct through the airline instead of through a third-party discount website. […]
Hey there! Planning an airplane trip with a little one? Feeling nervous? I've been there. As much as I love to travel with my family, flying with a toddler is enough to make me break out in a cold sweat. After flying frequently with my five kids for the past 13 years, I have learned […]
