Friday, July 9, 2010
Travel with Kids? Just Do It!
Summer is here, your kids (or grandkids) are out of school, and this is the ideal time to pack your bags and head off somewhere as a family. However, I can't tell you how many times, as I'm talking with people about travel, they say longingly, "Oh, I love to travel, but we have young children so we can't take a trip right now." To which I say, "That's no excuse!"
Sure, it may change the way you get around and add to the expense a bit, but having children, even young ones, shouldn't stop you from traveling. And it certainly doesn't mean you can't be adventurous or visit places off the beaten path. I can assure you, both you and your kids will be better for the experiences.
 Read on for Mike's "8 Great Tips" for traveling with children, and why he's uniquely qualified to give that advice.
Happy wanderings,
Mike Thiel
Founder, President, & Inveterate Traveler
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