What to pack

Tips for traveling in the car with babies or toddlers

Instead of the minimalist packing approach found in most travel guides, I am presenting a fairly all-inclusive list for traveling with babies or children that you will want to adjust depending on your family’s particular circumstances. More>>

If you have a long five or six hour trip planned (which would be the lengthiest stretch I recommend taking with young children), practice in the prior weeks by taking short day trips, about one or two hours in length. More>>

What to look for in a room

Money-saving tips

Regardless of the destination you choose, there are certain points to consider as you reserve your room. Find out ahead of time by calling the resort if they will baby-proof the room for you. More>>

Ask about special seasonal packages that may include food or spa treatments. You can potentially save a considerable amount of money this way, as opposed to paying for every meal, treatment, or service individually. More>>

FEATURED RESORT: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel upholds the exclusive and extravagant ambiance known to its kind. Bellboys and staff maintain deadpan aloofness as Jaguars and Rolls Royces arrive at the front entrance. But while service attendants here retained their unimpressed demeanor, my family, on the other hand, was captured by this amazing retreat. More>>