Is Travel with your Kids a Monumental Family Disaster?

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Whatever your mode of travel, there will be special challenges if you take the kids along. The key to sanity is some careful planning - and a calm, unruffled approach.
* Where Should we Stay? *
If you are planning at stay at a bed and breakfast, do some research. Many bed and breakfasts are not suitable [...]

Duty-Free Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Member countries of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Norway, Japan, Singapore, Australia and others - have implemented new regulations regarding liquids in carry-on bags. As a result, there are potential implications for passengers who purchase liquid duty-free items (e.g. perfume and liquor) while traveling to and from international destinations.
Because many duty-free shops in [...]

Overseas Security Measures For Your Home And Family

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Identify the best housing available. An apartment house offers the benefit of close neighbors but also offers semi-public access to the lobby and service areas, which is a disadvantage. If a separate dwelling is selected, attempt to locate one with high walls around it.
Make your residence as burglar proof as possible by installing a burglar [...]

Are You Traveling Overseas With Children?

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

The airport security officers have to screen everyone, regardless of age (even babies), before they can go through the security checkpoint.
They will not ask you to do anything that will separate you from your child or children.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are specially trained and they understand your concern for your children. They [...]