Posts Tagged ‘airlines’
Family Luggage – How to Make Suitcases Easy to Spot
Airport carousels, train or shuttle bus shelves, and hotel luggage storage closets can be a jumble of suitcases. Fittingly, since we operate Sleeps5, travel is one of our favorite family things to do. So we’ve seen many rows, piles, and carts full of luggage. If you’re like me, and find family travel makes you a…
Read MoreComputer, Computer, On The Wall Who Has The Cheapest Flight Of All?
Airfare Search and European Discount Airlines: The research tool, SkyScanner, was recently brought to our attention when we were looking for a flight between Newquay, UK and Dublin, Ireland. Skyscanner helps travelers find the least expensive flights around the globe. The Skyscanner site is straightforward and simple to use. Once a flight is selected, users…
Read MoreDiscount Airlines in Europe
European Discount Airlines: A lot of non-Europeans are unfamiliar with the discount European airlines. Our family found them to be an easy and inexpensive alternative to the train and the big name carriers. Buyer beware however, a number of the bigger budget airlines start with low teaser rates but then tack on fees and surcharges…
Read MoreHow to Book Your 5 Person Hotel Room
Sleeps5 lists hotels, guest houses, aparthotels, and hostels with family friendly accommodations suitable for a family of 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or even 10 guests. The best travel cities are included, such as Paris, London, New York City, San Francisco, Rome, Tokyo, Singapore, Montreal, and many more. Sleeps5 adds cities and hotels continually. Unless…
Read MoreFive Ways to Ruin a Family Plane Trip
Here is a great article from Rick Seaney at FareCompare with practical advice about preparing kids for a plane ride and managing kids once on the plane: Five Ways to Ruin a Family Plane Trip
Read MoreHow to Find Family Airline Ticket Savings
Anyone can learn how to save money on airfare by reading the articles produced by the staff at FareCompare.com. Their web pages are detailed with easy to follow steps, and some have accompanying video reports. As the CEO, Rick Seaney, says on the company’s website, “I want to help travelers fly wherever they want, at…
Read MoreTravel Games with Toddlers and Kids – Keep Them Entertained
I placed the saltine between my toddler’s toes. Then I maneuvered his foot toward his mouth so he could take a bite of the cracker, proving that parents get very creative when trying to entertain a little one on a long trip. He thought the cracker-in-the-toes routine was hilarious. He also thought it was funny…
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