Covid 19 has put a damper on everyone's travel plans. First spring break and now summer travel is at risk. If you are dreaming of a day when we can hop on a plane or take a drive to a new location, you are not alone! While inside for weeks, many of us have binge watched on Netflix and Amazon Prime. If you are like me and beginning to run out of material, take a look at this list. I have put together, in no particular order, a list of 10 movie locations right here in the great USA that you can actually visit once the travel restrictions are lifted! Each one features a different state! There you have it, my list of movies that can inspire travel around the US!
Can you think of any others? Comment below on a movie location you have seen or would like to visit in the future!
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Holidays can be stressful, but travel doesn't have to be!
It's a popular time of year to be on the road, the rail or in the air to get to a celebration with friends and family. I am sharing some helpful tips (and reminders) to reduce stress and increase happiness during a busy travel holiday season! Tip #1 Leave yourself TIME Being late and worrying about missing a plane, train or bus can be very stressful. It causes us to rush which leads to forgetfulness and clumsiness (yup, my headphone case spilled from my bag on my last trip and I was in too much of a hurry to look down and notice!) If you leave yourself plenty of time, you can travel more calmly and avoid a headache later. If you are traveling by plane, consider taking a car service to the airport. Leave the driving to someone else so you can begin your vacation the minute you leave your home! (Perfect Limo is my go to and they offer my clients a discount, simply use the code SunlitTravel) If you prefer to drive yourself to the airport, try a parking lot with a shuttle, such as The Parking Spot or Purchase Park 2 Fly. You can leave your car in good hands and shuttle directly to the terminal. Tip #2 Bring an extra battery bar. Phones are useful for directions, keeping track of travel plans, emergency phone calls or just simply passing the time. I don't care how old you are, you are probably going to use your phone at some point during your travels and you don't want to be caught with a dead battery. Tip #3 Pack Wisely We all know to pack medicine in a carry on bag but as a reminder - it is worth repeating! Also helpful is a small, laminated card listing your medical needs. I use the FARE (Food Allergy Research Education) chef card template to make cards for myself and my clients with allergies. It is especially helpful for translating to other languages. Tip #4 Packing Cubes My absolute favorite way to pack for ANY trip but especially to help keep organized for the holidays. These bags are understated by themselves, but use them once and you will be amazed! The compartmentalization can organize any type of traveler! Tip #5 Don't Wrap Gifts If you need to go through any type of security, they will likely want to know what you have hidden beneath the pretty wrapping and bows. Do yourself a favor and pack presents without the wrapping, bring the paper and ribbon for later, believe me, it's not worth the scrutiny. (yup, I once had to unwrap all my presents in the airport - wasted tons of time and left me an unorganized mess) Tip #6 Bring your sense of humor (well isn't this just great advice for just about everything!) Wishing you a very happy and healthy holiday season with great travel stories! Summer is almost here and that means… VACATION! Exposing our children to new places, people and activities helps them learn, which is a great benefit! We plan our summer getaways with anticipation and excitement. As mom's we know that when traveling with kids - getting there is part of the journey! Whether driving or flying, keeping kids busy while in the car or on a plane is part of the experience. My personal criteria for a good travel activity was that it was light, easy to transport, not too messy, and something I wouldn't mind leaving behind (like in the trash can!). I find that some of the most basic things can be entertaining to toddlers, children, tweens and even teenagers! There are MANY blog posts with lists of airplane activities and road trip activities, it can be overwhelming. My list is pretty simple, you likely have many of these things laying around your house, why make it more complicated than it needs to be? Below I listed a few of my favorite activities to take in the car or on a plane. This list is very manageable, affordable, easy and offers something for every age. Enjoy these suggestions of ways to entertain your kids while traveling: Personal Favorites:
Tried and True:
Things I wish I knew when my kids were younger:
Whether your summer plans include traveling by plane, car or simply staying local - I hope you have a fantastic summer break! Share your favorite travel activity below in the comments! |
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