I need your help with a little travel dilemma. I have got a $250 Marriott gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket book! The problem? I tend to be a tad (ahem, a ton!) indecisive. That’s where you come in. I’ve narrowed it down to three choices…please weigh-in and choose where my family should go on our weekend getaway! For helping me out, you could win two fabulous travel games from ThinkFun. We’ll go wherever you tell us to go!

This was the most frustrating day of our Disney Cruise through the Mediterranean. It’s not that Sorrento and Pompeii themselves were bothersome or not worthy of a visit – quite the opposite, in fact! From great frustrations, one can learn great lessons. Here’s what I learned about how to make the most of your limited vacation days…

As my husband tossed my giggling daughter about in the water, I was overwhelmed by the bittersweet perfection of that moment. The aqua blue of the pool, surrounded by the golden hills…I wanted to stop the clock and forever be enveloped by Sicily’s beauty, the sun shining down on our happy little family, the sounds of children at play ringing through the air.

Barcelona, the departure city for our 10-night Disney Mediterranean Cruise, just may be the friendliest ciy I have ever visited. Would I recommend a visit? Definitely! Would I go again? Probably not.

Here’s what I’ve been telling anyone who’ll listen since I set sail with Mickey Mouse and friends in 2007: A Disney Cruise is THE ideal vacation for families! Whether you have a baby, kid, or teen…everyone’s needs (and wants!) are met on a Disney Cruise, including the parents’! Here are just some of the reasons I’m such a big fan of cruising Disney-style…

“Jetiquette” was once only used to describe acceptable guest behavior when hitching a ride on someone else’s private jet. However, the term has come to mean so much more. Here are some jetiquette tips for families from Gailen David, a flight attendant, blogger, and weekly podcast host.

Many parents who have a child with severe food allergies opt not to travel because they fear a negative allergic reaction away from home. Travel with a food-allergic child is possible. It just takes preparation, communication, and vigilance! Read these tips on how to travel safely with food allergies from Kate Newmyer, a mom who knows!

Every now and then I receive emails or comments from readers with helpful travel tips, interesting questions, or some thoughts about how TravelMamas.com helped them travel better with kids. I thought I’d compile a few of them to share with you in hopes it will help your family travels a bit!

My family’s favorite port during last year’s nine-day cruise through the Mexican Riviera was Zihuatanejo. A laid-back, authentically Mexican beach town was what we were looking for…and it’s just what we found.

Here is a review of Carnival Cruise Line’s onboard family-friendly activities and amenities, from miniature golf and swimming to towel sculptures and teddy bear workshops.

Learn about the hazards of flying with a lap child in this interview with Louise Stoll, a grandmother and inventor CARES, the only compact child safety restraint approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use on airplanes.

My preschooler daughter and I often get queasy while traveling by boat or airplane and sometimes even when riding in the car. Does this keep us from flying, cruising, or road-tripping? No! If you or your child suffers from motion sickness, there are plenty of options that can help ease the nausea caused by movement. Here are nine remedies that could help.

Travel Mamas and Travel Daddies voted for their favorite of three finalists’ stories in our first-ever blog contest. Sara Keagle won for her story, “The Bright Side of Flying with Kids.” Find out more about this optimistic flight attendant whose childhood dream was to become a writer.

Most families I know have full schedules, so jam-packed with work, school, and extracurricular activities that they barely have time for family dinners anymore. So why not look at your flight as a way to spend some quality family time? Here are a few ways to make your flight an experience your kids will remember…and yes, enjoy!

Travel never used to phase me. And I thought it never would. Before having a baby, I wouldn’t hesitate to jump in the car and make a last-minute trip to Vegas bringing only a change of underwear and a toothbrush. Not so anymore.

Airports and airlines are offering additional services and facilities to help parents make it through, and even enjoy, air travel with their children.

“Eat while you drive. Stop to play.” I recently tested this tidbit of road trip advice from a friend, while trying to avoid the lure of my SUV’s built-in DVD screen.

After a failed, messy daytrip to Legoland I remembered the most important item no road trip should be taken without…a bucket!