Travel guides
Family travel guides & planning tips
Advice we share with our own clients, from first cruises to Orlando with grandparents.
TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, or Global Entry? How to Breeze Through Airport Security
Jayne compares TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and Global Entry: what each one does, what it costs, who it’s best for, and special options for military members, veterans, Gold Star families, and seniors.
7 min readBuild In Extra Days: Arrive Early to Protect Your Cruise and Big Trips
Why Jayne’s family arrives at the cruise port a day or two early, how extra days beat jet lag and travel delays on overseas trips, and how booking air and cruise together can turn buffer days into bonus vacation time.
5 min readThe $2,000 Lesson: Why I Never Skip Travel Insurance
Jayne’s family lost $2,000 when COVID canceled their England, Ireland, and France trip one month before departure. What happened, what travel insurance does and doesn’t cover, and how to protect your family’s trip.
6 min read10 Tips for Planning a Multigenerational Family Vacation
How to plan a vacation that grandparents, parents, and kids will all love, from choosing a destination to splitting costs and pacing your days.
6 min readYour First Family Cruise: What to Know Before You Book
A first-timer’s guide to family cruising: picking a cruise line, choosing cabins, what’s included, and how to make embarkation day easy.
5 min readOrlando Theme Parks with Grandparents: A Planning Guide
How to plan an Orlando theme park vacation that works for grandparents and grandkids: pacing, resorts, mobility, and rest days.
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