The DVD player in our truck hasn’t been working for the last several months, so this weekend when we brought our boys to their grandparents’ for the week, we had to be prepared with a few more options than usual to occupy them on the three-hour ride. 

Are you planning to pack up the car this summer and head out on a family vacation?  I imagine you are looking forward to everything except the drive.  Driving for long distances with children can be a challenge.  In reality, no one likes to be strapped into a seat for hours at a time. 

Going abroad is an exciting vacation to prepare, but don’t forget the basics! Using our quick and helpful tips will ensure a safe and exciting trip.

Summer means road trips and when hitting the road, every traveler should be prepared for the adventure. Whether it’s a trek across the country or just a couple hour ventures, we’ve gathered some must have car trip essentials that will make the miles fly by.

For anyone on the go for any reason, coolers certainly come in handy. Plus coolers save money. So, whether you want to pack a snack or take food on vacation, you’ll find the perfect cooler that will keep your drinks and food cool and safe. 

We are a cooler family. We have various sizes, shapes and styles of coolers, and we use our coolers all the time. It just makes sense. We spend less on beverages and food and also eat healthier and better when we make our food choices ahead of time and pack for the road.

Travelers, for various reasons, prefer to carry their own snacks on flights. Shorter flights may not offer any beverages or snacks. Or, jet setters may have special dietary needs, be on diets, or have health concerns related to food and drinks.

Rules and regulations make packing food for flying more difficult these days, but travelers can still make choices when it comes to what to eat when on a flight. It is, however, a good plan to check various airline sites online beforehand and double check, since rules change over time and some edible items are iffy.

Guys, the days of tossing your goods in to a duffle bag and jetting off are over. Whether you’re a professional business traveler or a consistent vacationer, your travel accessories will make you or break you. Organize your life’s adventures with some of our perfect guy travel accessories.

Before any vacation, it seems like there are a thousand things to do.  Packing for yourself, much less the entire family, is a big production.  You are looking forward to your vacation and have your mind on what to pack.  However, there are several things that routinely need to be done around the house before you leave. 

Instead of racking your brain trying to remember all of these details, wouldn’t it be nice to have a standard check list which you could refer to before every trip?  Well, here it is!

While most of life’s travel is intended to be a getaway from everyday stresses, the actual preparation for vacation tends to be the opposite. With airport security standards and the over-priced cost of checking in bags on airlines, packing for relaxation can be a chore. There are, though, easy tasks and products that will make your packing more efficient. 

As spring break and summer vacations approach you’re bound to have a million things to do in preparation for your trip.  But, if you plan to travel with a pet, make sure you don’t overlook their needs.  It’s important to take their safety and comfort into consideration.  Here are a few helpful tips to make traveling with your pet an enjoyable experience for all.

Whether traveling by car or by air, check with your veterinarian about prescribing a mild sedative for your animal.  While it might not always be appropriate or necessary, it can help make long trips more comfortable for everyone.