Travel security is evolving at breakneck speed in this day and age, fueled jointly by the development of advanced screening technologies and the adaptiveness of terrorists around the planet. In kind, America’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been making fast-and-furious changes to their screening policies, and those outside of the know may be surprised to see all the new security developments at the airport or onboard.

The two biggest recent changes come in advanced passenger screening and in the TSA’s new Secure Flight Program. Let’s take a look at what’s new. Read More >

Air travel is unpredictable.  Sometimes, against all odds, you manage to get your family packed, dressed, and to the airport the required two hours early, only to find your flight has been delayed.  It’s maddening.

If you’re not careful, you’ll eat all your food, read all your books, and play all your games before you’ve so much as boarded the plane.  Now what?  Here are a handful of things you can do to prepare for this scenario.

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Recently my family spent a long weekend in Colorado Springs – about four hours from our mountain home. Many visitor bureaus claim their cities have “so much to do,” but truly, you could spend a week in Colorado Springs and not have enough time to explore all of the amazing family-friendly attractions. Take a peek at my top picks: Read More >

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver reminded us just how much there is to explore above the northern border. Over in Eastern Canada, you’ll find Toronto, the New York City of Canada. Iconic architectural landmarks, amusement parks, natural wonders, and museums on science, art and, of course, hockey can be found around every corner.

Here are the best places for some good ol’ Canadian fun for teens and tweens in Toronto.

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