FamilyTravelBlogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-3678062008-11-23T20:46:58-08:00For Families That Are Going Places. . . a chance to get and give advice on traveling abroad with children.TypePadTrip Planning Checklisttag:typepad.com,2003:post-589582902008-11-23T20:46:58-08:002008-11-23T20:46:58-08:00There is a lot to do before a trip. I keep a checklist that I find useful for making sure I don't forget things along the way. In case it helps others, I though I'd post it here-- When Task...Linda CohenSave Money by Taking Private Tours??!!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-510497802008-06-08T17:48:39-07:002008-06-08T17:48:39-07:00When we travel to new countries we almost always arrange private tours to visit local spots instead of taking group tours. Sounds expensive, but it's not. In fact, it's frequently less expensive and always better suited to our needs. Most...Linda CohenCreating a Great Itinerarytag:typepad.com,2003:post-510494842008-06-08T17:33:45-07:002008-06-08T17:33:45-07:00It used to be that you needed a great travel agent to give you advice on what to do once you get to your destination. Now there are millions of people willing to give you good advice-- just check out...Linda Cohen Right Time, Right Place?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-485073162008-04-15T17:27:22-07:002008-04-15T17:27:22-07:00Before making a decision on a destination, here are a few things I check out and how I get the answers. 1. Is it the right time of year to visit (rainy season, winter vs. summer, special holidays) To answer...Linda CohenHere or There? Should You Travel With Your Kids in Your Home Country? Abroad?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-484998362008-04-15T13:35:57-07:002008-04-15T13:35:57-07:00My own interest in travel was sparked as a child when I traveled with my family around the US. To historic spots and national parks. It was a great way to see a little history and meet interesting people. I...Linda CohenIs This Blog For You?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-469630462008-03-13T00:01:31-07:002008-03-13T00:01:31-07:00Welcome to the FamilyTravelBlog. Are you crazy about traveling abroad and want to share that passion with your kids? If so, then you are just like me. I love to travel and am having a ball taking my kids to...Linda CohenSetting Travel Goalstag:typepad.com,2003:post-469625862008-03-12T23:33:41-07:002008-03-12T23:33:41-07:00You probably have career goals or savings goals, why not travel goals? If your kids are getting to the age where time away is getting harder and harder, then it's especially important to spend each vacation doing what's really important...Linda Cohen