Synopses & Reviews
With many available travel options but limited time and funds, the pressure's on moms to choose the right places and things to do. Kaufman’s new book eases this burden by revealing the secrets of making each family vacation a cherished time.
A recognized expert in family travel, Kaufman knows the value of a trip that satisfies your adult interests and features a range of supervised, kid-friendly activities. She'll show how to evaluate your circumstances, desires, and budget to sort through the avalanche of information. You’ll confidently be able to select a place that can teach your kids the finer points of rock climbing as you head off to the spa for a massage. In one guide, you’ll get ideas for some of the most popular options in family travel–from cruises and all-inclusive resorts to RV camping and extended-family reunions. And her off-the-beaten-track and off-season suggestions are guaranteed to keep things interesting.
Far more than a list of destinations, Kaufman’s book emphasizes the magic of family time spent away from daily routines, while she tackles the sticky realities of family vacations. In a warm, mom-to-mom tone, she provides travel solutions you’ll appreciate from the first rainy day, missed flight, or daunting look at the budget. Simple tips like packing a “boredom bag” with snacks and games can save a long road trip. Her advice for involving kids in the planning process ensure that everyone will have a good time.
Synopsis
A vacation has the special power to bring a family closer together breaking away from familiar routines, allowing time to enjoy each others company, and experiencing the world together. All it takes is the right mindset and some planning. The Travel Mom shows you how.
In one invaluable guide, youll get a host of ideas for some of the most popular options in family travelfrom cruises and all-inclusive resorts to RV camping and extended-family reunions.
The Travel Mom also tackles the sticky realities of family vacations. In a warm, mom-to-mom tone, she gives you tricks and tips youll appreciate from the first rainy day, missed flight, or scary look at the travel budget. Simple strategies like packing a customized “boredom bag” with snacks and games can save a long road trip. And her off-the-beaten-track and off-season suggestions are unbeatable to keep things interesting and affordable.
A great resource for busy moms everywhere, The Travel Moms Ultimate Book of Family Travel will guarantee their family vacation is worth all the time, money, and emotion they put into it.
Synopsis
A recognized expert in family travel provides ideas for some of the most popular options in family travel while she tackles the sticky realities of family vacations, such as a rainy day, a missed flight, or scary look at the travel budget.
About the Author
Emily Kaufman, aka “The Travel Mom,” is the travel contributor for ABCs Good Morning America. In addition to GMA, she has appeared on The View, Good Day Live, and CNN and is a regular contributor to Womens Day magazine. Emily spends most of her time traveling the world in search of terrific family vacations with her children, 13-year-old Gabby and 15-year-old Charlie, and her husband, Sid. She resides in Southern California, but basically lives on a plane.