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09/06/2022

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Enter now for the chance to win a Palm Springs getaway package.

https://dollarflightclub.com/palm-springs-giveaway-4/?utm_source=theexpedition

Everyone who enters get a Free membership or 99% off a Premium Dollar Flight Club membership.

Prize Details:

Flight cash to Palm Springs
$200 gift card to SCOJO NY
Harvest Host Year membership
Copy of Water Views from Monacelli Press
The Expedition Yearly Membership
A sexual wellness bundle from LOLA valued over $150
Taos Aer $100 gift card
ProShot $100 Gift card

25/03/2022

It can feel so good to be wrong.

25/03/2022

How do you measure your journeys?

16/03/2022

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Enter now to win a four-night getaway to an all-inclusive oceanfront resort in Mexico, plus more than $1,000 cash! https://tinyurl.com/52jbndfd

20/01/2022

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Enter for a chance to win a cruise to Fiji, plus cash and other prizes! Total value is More than $4,500. Click here to enter: https://rb.gy/ugncwd

13/12/2021

Still looking for holiday gifts? We've got 12 great picks for travel-loving parents--check it out!

https://www.theexpedition.com/2021-travel-holiday-gift-guide/

12 great holiday gifts for travel lovers, from budget to luxury. Stylish luggage, clothes, candles, books and more.

22/10/2021

Who wants to go to Park City?? The Expedition has teamed up with a batch of awesome brands on a PARK CITY ADVENTURE GIVEAWAY worth over $1,000!

In addition to a free *one-year Adventurer membership* for The Expedition, the package includes:

✈️ Two round-trip flights to Park City from Dollar Flight Club
🍵 $250 gift card from Tenzo
🧴 A FATCO skincare Winter Essentials Gift Set
🍊 Free membership to The Bittman Project
☕ $200 Amora Coffee gift card
🌈 A six-pack of each flavor from Yes Bar
🎒 One ChicoBag rePETe backpack kit

Every entrant also gets a Dollar Flight Club membership.
https://dollarflightclub.com/park-city-giveaway-2/?utm_source=theexpedition&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-join_theexpedition&utm_content=later-21655821&utm_medium=social

Win roundtrip flights to Park City hosted by Dollar Flight Club! Fly into an adventure and experience all that this beautiful destination has to offer.

13/10/2021

We've teamed up with some fantastic brands on a PARK CITY ADVENTURE GIVEAWAY worth over $1,000! In addition to a free *one-year Adventurer membership* for The Expedition, the package includes:

✈️ Two round-trip flights to Park City from Dollar Flight Club
🍵 $250 gift card from Tenzo
🧴 A FATCO skincare Winter Essentials Gift Set
🍊 Free membership to The Bittman Project
☕ $200 Amora Coffee gift card
🌈 A six-pack of each flavor from Yes Bar
🎒 One ChicoBag rePETe backpack kit

Every entrant also gets a Dollar Flight Club membership.

https://dollarflightclub.com/park-city-giveaway-2/?utm_source=theexpedition

Win roundtrip flights to Park City hosted by Dollar Flight Club! Fly into an adventure and experience all that this beautiful destination has to offer.

23/09/2021

Saddle up! We found nine family-friendly resorts where you and your kids can ride, groom, and just generally enjoy horses.
https://www.theexpedition.com/familly-vacation-hotels-horses/

Hotels and resorts around the country that offer horse-focused experiences for families, from riding to herd feedings to horseshoeing demos. Whether your kids are seasoned riders or have never seen a horse up close before, there’s some four-legged fun out there for you.

18/08/2021

What do sticks, minerals, and T-shirts have to do with keeping your kids safe from the sun when you're on vacation? Check out these top tips from dermatologists.

https://www.theexpedition.com/sunscreen-kids-travel-summer-dermatologist-tips/

When you're traveling, sun protection for kids can end up being an afterthought. Dermatologists shared their expert advice for choosing and using the best sunscreens for kids, especially on sunny vacations.

27/07/2021

We loved getting to catch up with Caz Makepeace of yTravel Blog. She has fantastic advice to share with other travel-loving families--like how to get started, why to travel with your kids when they're young, and the one essential thing to pack. Check it out!

https://www.theexpedition.com/profile-caz-makepeace-of-y-travel-family/

Caz Makepeace, the travel-loving mom behind Y Travel, shares her best tips for family adventures: Why you should start traveling while kids are young, one essential you should always pack, and why she’d like to return to a time before social media.

27/07/2021

When Jen Keene-Crouse isn't working full time as an advisor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, she and her wife packed in about a trip a week in frequent mini-road trips around the Northeastern U.S. with their two children. Jen is also the genius behind one of our favorite travel tips, the snack compartment box hack! Learn more about this road trip expert and her Pinterest travel planning skills on our stories.

Want to meet more families like Jen and learn their tricks of the travel trade? Join The Expedition today!

22/07/2021

Uh-oh.
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Scammers-shut-down-passport-application-system-SFO-16333136.php

On Wednesday evening, the U.S. Department of State shut down its online appointment...

21/07/2021

Want to know the secret to keeping your cool while traveling with kids? Pick a destination where the temperatures rarely top 80 degrees. We've got some ideas for you...
https://www.theexpedition.com/us-family-travel-destinations-summer-cool/

From San Diego on the West Coast to Maine on the East Coast, here are six spots in the U.S. where your family can travel for a cool summer breaks—complete with recommendations on where to eat, sleep and play. Make your plan and escape the heat.

20/07/2021

No matter how close of an eye you keep on your kids, we've all had one of those scary "where'd they go" moments. When traveling, this simple tip can make it easier to spot your little one wherever they are!

13/07/2021

Didn't travel much in 2020? Us either. But there's light at the end of the tunnel—and even if you end up staying put for a while, you can encourage a love of travel with well-selected holiday gifts. Check out our top 10 gift picks for the new year, all of them suitable for home, not just the road.

https://www.theexpedition.com/travel-kids-gifts-guide-holiday-birthday

https://members.theexpedition.com/posts/holiday-gifts-for-travel-loving-kids

06/07/2021

How often do you pick up your phone to check the time and end up looking at your various apps instead of your surroundings? We'd all like to think we're not connected to our phones while traveling, but something as simple as checking the time can lead to scrolling through Instagram or checking your email when you could be enjoying time with your family. That's why we recommend wearing a watch! ⌚️

29/06/2021

Encouraging children to explore new surroundings while traveling is paramount! Start them off with a few observations and see how many they can come up with.

22/06/2021

Who's the first person you think of when you see this quote? Your partner? Your kids? For us it's both. ❤️

19/06/2021

More choice isn't always better! Case in point: Vacation rentals. There are alternatives to Airbnb and VRBO that take the hassle and worry out of booking a rental, especially if you have kids. These are our favorites!
https://www.theexpedition.com/family-travel-airbnb-alternatives-kid-coe-onefinestay/

More isn't always better, especially for family travel. These six vacation-rental alternatives to Airbnb and VRBO have luxury properties, curated collections, family-friendly homes, and high-touch service. In many cases, they manage the listings they rent.

17/06/2021

Want to start using points and miles for travel, but not sure how? You don't need 11 different credit cards and hours and hours to read blogs and compare fares. Our Low-Stress Guide show you how to (literally) get going.
https://www.theexpedition.com/family-travel-guide-points-miles-beginner/

A beginner's guide to getting free flights and hotel rooms for your family's travels using credit cards, reward points, and miles. No stress, no fuss.

04/06/2021

Thinking about making your vacation do double duty as a family reunion? We have expert tips to keeping the planning (and the trip) as stress-free as possible.

https://www.theexpedition.com/reunion-family-travel-multigenerational-vacation/

This year, many families are combining vacations with post-pandemic reunions. Here are some of our top tips for how to plan a great multigenerational vacation that keeps everyone happy and engaged.

28/05/2021

A hassle-free ski vacay? A stylish (but family friendly) hideaway on the beach? Yes please! If you're looking for some fresh family travel ideas, we rounded up some of the coolest new kid-friendly hotels in North America. See you there!
https://www.theexpedition.com/best-new-family-friendly-hotels-resorts-2021/

From New York to Mexico, campgrounds to the Four Seasons, desert to beach, affordable to luxury, these are the most exciting new hotels and resorts for families opening in 2021.

12/05/2021

Are you planning to take a National Parks trip this summer? The Expedition has some tips for getting the most out of your visit. https://www.theexpedition.com/national-parks-family-travel-guide/

America's National Parks have become more popular in the pandemic. We've got a family 101 guide for your next National Park trip with kids.

24/04/2021

If you find a coffee shop, food truck bookstore or restaurant you like while traveling, don’t make it a one-time visit. Go back again—and again. After a couple of days, the staff will probably start to recognize you. In a small way, you’ll become part of the community and feel more connected. And your family now has a “favorite” spot to reminisce about and return to.

17/04/2021

Take just a few photos each day. Limiting the number of pictures you shoot each day forces you to focus on quality over quantity. You may look more closely and think more deeply about your surroundings. You’ll also spend less time with your phone and more with your family—maybe even adding a photo countdown to your daily routine.

16/04/2021

For travelers anxious to get back into the world, things are finally starting to look up. In the U.S., the U.K., and a few other lucky places, the number of fully vaccinated adults is quickly rising. Though some countries are still being ravaged by Covid, others with encouraging numbers have been opening their borders to tourism.

If you live in one of these fortunate places, it might sound like a good time to book a bucket-list summer vacation. Except that one big question remains: What about the kids? No vaccines have been cleared yet for children under 16, though pediatric trials are taking place. Experts don’t expect kids to be widely vaccinated until the fall, at earliest—and possibly not until 2022. We broke down all the info to provide advice on traveling with unvaccinated little ones. Head to the link in our bio for more.

https://www.theexpedition.com/family-travel-unvaccinated-kids-safety-risk

15/04/2021

Road trips can be magical. RV adventures have been a highlight of the pandemic. Covid has prompted many families to spent time exploring their own backyards. But if you’re longing to leave the country for a spell, no judgment here. Just one question: Where can we go?

There are also a few countries and territories—four, to be exact—that are currently welcoming U.S. travelers, and which the CDC considers safe to visit. They’re all in the Caribbean, and they all have strict requirements for visitors, such as pre-approval, Covid tests, and in some cases, staying only in certain hotels. It’s no accident that these spots have had extremely low infection rates, and they intend to keep it that way.

We rounded up the latest information from tourism bureaus and other official government sources, but it’s no substitute for your own research. When planning a trip, check official sites, make sure you understand all the rules, and remember that things can still change on a dime.

Anguilla, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and the British Virgin Islands are all Level 1 risk, and are all welcoming tourists--with strict requirements.

14/04/2021

Getting familiar with local lingo demonstrates a respect for the local culture. It can also make it feel more familiar, give you confidence, smooth your path and help in a pinch. Make it a family activity so you can practice together—and even compete for best pronunciation and most words learned.

13/04/2021

“National Park adventures on a budget,” is how Andrea Leesch describes her family’s travel style. The journey itself is a big part of the fun that member Andrea's family has traveling. She builds in plenty of stops for sightseeing and activities. She’s inspired by the way she traveled as a child, touring the U.S. in a red Dodge Caravan. (“Two adults, four kids and a car topper.”)

We talked to Andrea about the gear that changed their travels, why she always brings pennies along for the ride, and how you can change the way you see your trip—and make the experience better for everyone.

The Expedition is a club for families who love to travel.

12/04/2021

You will rarely find Laura Georgieff’s family sitting still, she says.

The family of five loves to travel so much that the kids were born in three different countries (Ava in the U.S., Mark in Switzerland and Elin in Germany). For the past dozen years, they’ve been living as frugally as possible to save money for traveling! Laura shared how the family learns on the road, her favorite apps, and the secret to saving big on vacation rentals. Check out our interview with Frugal For Luxury!

The mom behind shared her secrets for homeschooling, financing full-time travel, and saving big on vacation rentals.

10/04/2021

Has your family considered relocating for the summer? Many workplaces are still fully remote—if you have the flexibility to work from anywhere, a month-plus away from home may be just what the doctor ordered.

But if you’re never done it before, moving away for the season may seem intimidating. What to bring? Where to stay? And what do we do with our mail? We encourage you to go for it and take a looooong break from your normal routine. Here are some tips for making it work!

How to choose a vacation rental, find a long-rental car, handle your mail, and more tips for spending the summer away from home.

09/04/2021

Every year, the U.S. National Park Service gives free passes to fourth graders. To make up for disruptions from the pandemic, this school year fifth graders can also get passes that are good through August 2021.

https://everykidoutdoors.gov/how.htm

08/04/2021

Travel is one of the best ways to bring the past to life for children. It’s no different for Black history, which many people focus on in February, but is equally important the rest of the year.

We’re shining the spotlight on some U.S. cities that families often visit for their charm, beaches, food, or fun—but can also provide powerful lessons in African-American history and culture.

Destinations where kids can learn about this important aspect of U.S. history include St. Augustine, Florida, where slavery began in the U.S., Montgomery, Alabama, the center of the Civil Rights Movement, Memphis, Tennessee, Louisville, Kentucky, Annapolis, Maryland.

06/04/2021

When you start traveling again, take a random bus route. Hop on a public bus and ride it all the way to the end of the line and back again. You may find yourself passing through neighborhoods few tourists see—suburbs, ethnic enclaves, industrial areas. You’ll get a feel for the color and rhythm of local life. Plus, kids often dig public transportation!

03/04/2021

When Tara Cannon of Pint Size Pilot Family Travel Adventures had children, she knew she didn't want to stop traveling. Prior to having children, she and her husband Rann were very enthusiastic world travelers and figured that ""having a couple little people along for the ride wouldn’t have to change anything."" They've traveled the world with their children, using Vancouver as their home base.

With a passion for photography, skiing, hiking, and wilderness adventures, Tara has used her blog as a resource for families traveling with children of all ages since 2012, often figuring things out along the way. Tara chatted with us about her blog, adventure travel, her favorite travel apps, and more.

For some people, getting a plane with kids is adventurous. Tara Cannon and her husband have taken their kids to remote islands and Scandinavian outposts, and found bold experiences in cities too.

31/03/2021

Travel Tip: Ignore price guarantees. Many travel brands offer an extra refund if you find a lower price elsewhere. But price guarantees are loaded with conditions, complications, and loopholes. Unless you’re willing to spend lots of time checking prices and following up with claims, you’re better off just ignoring the promises.

30/03/2021

For travelers anxious to get back into the world, things are finally starting to look up. In the U.S., the U.K., and a few other lucky places, the number of fully vaccinated adults is quickly rising. Though some countries are still being ravaged by Covid, others with encouraging numbers have been opening their borders to tourism.

If you live in one of these fortunate places, it might sound like a good time to book a bucket-list summer vacation. Except that one big question remains: What about the kids? No vaccines have been cleared yet for children under 16, though pediatric trials are taking place. Experts don’t expect kids to be widely vaccinated until the fall, at earliest—and possibly not until 2022. We broke down all the info to provide advice on traveling with unvaccinated little ones.

https://www.theexpedition.com/family-travel-unvaccinated-kids-safety-risk

Children will be the last to be vaccinated. What does that mean for families who want to travel? We asked health experts about the risks of flying, driving, and traveling internationally with unvaccinated kids.

29/03/2021

She’s not just a pretty picture. Or even a few thousand. Tash Haynes’s blog and Instagram feed are loaded with gorgeous images of her family—either in their hometown of Tacoma, Washington, or exploring the world. Just as inspiring as the shots are Tash’s messages about strength, justice, and parenthood.

She makes it look easy, but Tash has had more than her fair share of hardship. She’s written candidly about growing up in foster-care, and getting to know her birth family as an adult.

Today, she is raising three kids in different phases of childhood. (Wisdom is 8, Courage is 2 and Glory just 2 months old). She and her husband, Ike, run their own wedding and portrait photography business. And though she never left Tacoma as a child, she has more than made up for it since.

Tash shared her travel tips with The Expedition, plus her advice for families who want to get (a little) closer to her photography skills.

The professional photographer, influencer and content creator behind and wisdomandcourage.com shares her family-travel and photography tips.

28/03/2021

But with the world opening up again, now we have to figure out what to do with dogs when we want to do things like...leave the house. Are you a first-time dog owner who’s wondering how to take them on vacation? We tapped some experts to give you the 101.

https://www.theexpedition.com/family-travel-dogs-pets-guide

A guide for new pet owners to road trips, choosing hotels and vacation rentals, and making sure your dog will be safe and happy on a trip.