Remember that anything can happen while you are away from home, so be PREPARED.  This is most important where your health is concerned, and could save your vacation… or even your life!

Here is what you need to know to TRAVEL HEALTHY :

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In honor of Family Day, I thought that I would put together a list of things to bring when travelling with kids.  When planning your trip, starting a detailed list well in advance is a great idea… this is by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s a good start! 

Things to bring when travelling with kids:

• Food for the plane to save money and ensure that you have it when needed; stick with healthy snacks that are low on sugar
• Passports: kids need them too
• A change of clothes and bathing suits in the carry on - in case of the inevitable spills,  and so that you can hit the pool even if your room is not ready yet when you arrive (more…)

Every experienced traveler has a war story or two of missed flights, nights spent in train stations, or full vacation days at an embassy trying to get missing paperwork.  This list may help you avert disaster, but remember that the biggest travel mistake of all is to not keep a sense of humor about your mistakes!

Here are the Top 10 Biggest Mistakes Made by Travelers:

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How can you prepare for your next trip?  Here is a checklist of seven simple (yet easily forgotten) steps to take before departure.

ONE WEEK BEFORE TAKEOFF

1.  Freshen up your suitcases: Air out your bags before you pack. And next time you put luggage away, leave lavender sachets by L’Occitane en Provence in the pockets.

2.  Stock up on storage bags for small items. (more…)