It was like something out of a movie – one minute, my little one was feeling a bit sick.  “No biggie, I thought,” even though we were a thousand miles from home.  “Kids get sick.  I’ll let her watch an in-room movie and stock up on the juice, and she’ll be fine in the morning.”

A few hours later, we were in an ambulance.

Everything turned out OK with Abby (she had a nasty ear infection, a virus, and a touch of dehydration all at once), but things sure could have gone smoother if I’d had a better idea of what to do when my kid got sick on vacation.  And, what with the recirculated air on planes and the recent incidents of whole cruise ships falling prey to, not an iceberg, but a virus, your kid might be next.  Be prepared!

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My family is about to hit the road for most of the summer:  kids are heading to Grandma’s house for a few weeks, and they’re also taking a mission to Mars at Space Camp.  Throw in a couple of family vacations, and that’s a lot of packing!  How do you get them to help?  Try these tips.

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Summertime is right around the corner and that means three things: good weather, barbecues and baseball. And with the baseball season just starting, its time to start planning your weekend vacation to see some games.

Watching baseball in real life delivers an effect far more dramatic then watching on television. The right baseball stadium has a unique energy; the smell of hot dogs and peanuts lingering in the air, crazy, pointless chants, sunny skies and wild cheering. A little bit of luck will get you this experience in any stadium around the country but several cities work particularly well with the weekend traveler. Here are Suite Trip’s picks for our favorite baseball cities for a weekend visit.

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Throw off those winter coats! Spring has sprung in urban centers throughout the United States – including Chicago, Illinois, a favorite family vacation destination all year round. But this city especially shines in the warm-weather months since it borders Lake Michigan, where you’ll find 33 beaches along 26 miles of lakefront. If it’s too chilly to swim, canoe or kayak in early spring, you can still enjoy a brisk walk along the lakefront paths or admire the boats on the water. Rent bicycles from Bike & Roll at Navy Pier to enjoy the recreation paths on two wheels – truly great fun for the whole family! Read More >