Holiday Tips for Family Travel


How to enjoy life's everyday moments during the busiest travel time of the year.
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Our Top 10 Survival Tips

Ship gifts or buy gift cards to avoid scuffles with the TSA, pack snacks so the kids don’t complain in the car or on the plane, and whenever possible travel at these times to avoid headaches during the holidays. Trust us, if you follow these tips before your trip you’ll be prepared -- even for the unexpected.

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The Best Hotels to Book

You don’t have to leave your family traditions at home, make new ones at hotels that provide plenty of decorations, nearby shopping, horse-drawn-carriage rides and cozy fireplaces. A 1,000-square-foot gingerbread house is sure to keep everyone in the holiday spirit.

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Foolproof Christmas Vacations

Assure the kids that Santa will find them -- even if your hotel room doesn’t have a chimney -- and head off on one of these unforgettable vacations. If Magical Santa’s Lapland in Finland isn’t in the cards this year, we have plenty more options right here in the US.
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Holiday Classics in New York

The Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the festivities and we have your family-friendly guide of places to stay, where to eat, what to do and when to book. After all, you won’t forget the smile on your kids’ faces during the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
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Save Money While You’re Traveling

Summer Hull, better known as Mommy Points, shows you how to save time and money while celebrating in big cities and how to get great deals geared more towards locals. Find out all of her money-saving tips.
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Stay in Touch With Family

The new GoCards app from Hallmark lets you send real Hallmark cards from your phone to their mailbox -- even from the line at the airport. Even better? You can personalize the message and add a family photo from your smartphone, which makes that Christmas tree lighting the perfect picture to share with grandma!