Need some sunshine? Phoenix is a fun place to find it year-round. Phoenix is among the Top 10 largest cities in the U.S., so it is loaded with activities and amenities. It is a sprawling oasis in the desert. Temperatures are sunny and mild in the winter and incredibly HOT in the summer. When you ..read more

Hey there! Planning a vacation with teens? Do you find traveling with teens… challenging? I know how you feel. I have two teenage children, currently ages 19 and 17. We feel lucky because they are (usually) cheerful travelers and they generally enjoy spending time with us and each other. I believe that's the result of ..read more

Hey there! Trying to raise kids who understand money and credit – and manage money well? Me too! Helping kids prepare for adulthood is no small task, and teaching kids about money is an important part of that preparation. For better or worse… there's a good chance that your kid's financial habits will look a ..read more

Hey there? Planning a quick trip to Innsbruck, Austria with kids? My family visited Austria in December 2023. We took a day trip from Salzburg to Innsbruck on the train on the day after Christmas with our two teens, ages 16 and 19. It was a long, high-energy day, but we did a lot of ..read more

Hey there! Planning a trip to Vienna?  Bundle-and-save passes like Go City Vienna Pass are a great way to save money and simplify your planning. Passes often save you 30-50% on admissions and it's easy to buy and budget before your trip instead of pulling out your credit card at every activity. Once you buy […] The post Review of the Go City Vienna Pass first appeared on Tips For Family Trips ..read more

Hey there! Planning a dream trip across the ocean? Have you planned for jet lag??? You may feel jet lag when you travel across two or more time zones. I don't notice it much when we fly across the United States. But when we fly across an ocean I definitely feel it. My family traveled […] The post 6 Tips for Dealing with Jet Lag first appeared on Tips For Family Trips ..read more

What does a Christmas trip to Europe cost? It depends on many factors including where you're going, where you're coming from, how long you'll stay, and what you do when you get there.  And of course, you know that. But it helps to have an idea, right? In this article, I'm sharing our actual expenses […] The post What does a Christmas Trip to Europe cost? first appeared on Tips For Family Trips ..read more

Planning your first trip to Disneyland? That's so exciting!! My family loves Disneyland and we go there every year or two. My teenagers (ages 16 and 19) love Disneyland more now than they did when they were young.  Disneyland can feel overwhelming for a first-time visitor – or even if it's just been a while […] The post Tips for Booking Your First Trip to Disneyland first appeared on Tips For Family Trips ..read more

Hey there! Need some screen-free activity ideas for your next road trip? We took our first family road trip nearly twenty years ago. My first child was four weeks old, and we have done dozens of road trips and airplane trips since. I have learned a lot about how to keep kids busy and happy on […] The post 10 Screen-Free Road Trip Ideas first appeared on Tips For Family Trips ..read more

Hey there! Do you need a rental car for your next trip? Honestly, I avoid renting a car if I have other transportation options like walking, public transportation, or Uber/Lyft. But sometimes renting a car is simply the easiest and best option. My family loved driving around the Florida Keys, Nova Scotia, the Adirondacks, rural New […] The post 16 Ways to Save Money on Rental Cars first appeared on Tips For Family Trips ..read more