I understand the hassle of carrying car seats through the airport. In fact, I’ve had plenty of first-hand experience traveling with two young children, two car seats and one stroller. But as a former flight attendant, I also understand the importance for a child to have his or her own seat. Read More >

The following post is by a special guest blogger: Sharlene Earnshaw, Trekaroo’s Blog Editor.

I remember the first time I ever flew without my mom and dad like it was yesterday. I was 12 years old and my little brother and I were flying up to Seattle to stay with my aunt for a couple weeks. I felt a mingling of excitement and nervousness at the prospect of doing something without my parents.

On that first flight, I had no idea that my nerves were probably outmatched by those of my mom and dad. After all, they were sending their babies up into the sky alone. It turns out our experience was a great one and led to many more journeys up north sans parents.

This past summer, I had a chance to experience the other side of the coin. My 11-year old niece and 13-year-old nephew flew from Texas to California, and I suddenly became the aunt on the receiving end. We live in a post-9/11 world and it was not as simple as just walking up to the gate and picking up the kids anymore.

Luckily, as long as you know what to expect and follow a few simple rules, things can still be easy. Here are my tips on how to make that first flight a great experience for both parents and children.

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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 >

When someone gets sick or hurt on vacation, family fun can quickly turn into a family nightmare. After multiple vacations that involved trips to the ER, googling for the nearest 24-hour pharmacy, and staying up at night with a feverish or coughing child, I never leave home without a first aid kit. Read More >