Family Travel Resources
Even though you are here to plan your mom vacation, as a mom you often take on the role of family vacation planner. I thought I would add some resources that I recommend for planning your family vacation. All sites are reliable sources that are will help guide you through this process. If you have a website that specializes in family vacations, and you would like to list your site here, please contact me. I will list your site free of charge.
Travel with the Magic
Kelly Russo is the owner of this travel agency specializing in planning Disney trips to all the theme parks and Disney cruises. All of the services that she offers are at no charge to you, and are designed to make your vacation planning as stress free as possible. Should you experience a problem or emergency while you are on vacation, please do not hesitate to give her a call and she will do her best to resolve the issue so that you do not have to take time out of your vacation. She is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge and has visited Walt Disney World over thirty five times. She is also affiliated with CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) and has earned her IATAN ( International Air Transport Association) card.
She has stayed at every Disney resort on the property at least once, and has experienced club level/concierge at every resort where it is offered. She enjoys traveling with her husband and two sons to Disney several times a year. Seeing the magic through a child’s eyes is something truly special that can only happen at Disney. It all starts with making your reservation. She knows how overwhelming planning a Disney vacation can be, and is there to help every step of the way. From itinerary planning to dining reservations, she wants to make planning part of the fun. She is also happy to arrange any special events or private dining arrangements as well. If you have any questions about the services available, please feel free to ask!
Why use Travel with the Magic?
1. Their services are free!
2. They are graduates of the College of Disney Knowledge
3. FREE itinerary planning and Dining assistance
4. They will also arrange any tours, special cruises or any activities you would like to do.
4. They check the discounts daily to make sure you are getting the best deal!
5. They send your Disney documents to you USPS priority mail at no cost to you.
6. Their toll free number 800-670-4312 isnt it nice to “talk” with your Vacation planner instead of only emailing.
7. They are always available to you even during your vacation by phone, email and fax.
8. Free on board credits for your cruise!
Visit Kelly’s site, Travel with the Magic!
Pit Stop for Kids
If you’ve ever heard the four little words, “Are we there yet?!” you need Pit Stops for Kids!, where you’ll find real parent reviews on all the road-side attractions, restaurants, motels, parks, and airport playspaces you’ll need along the way during your family vacation.
We all find ourselves spending a bit more ‘quality’ time in the car and in airports with our children than we’d like, usually in unfamiliar territory while wondering, “Where’s the best place to stop? Is there a kid-friendly option? How about a park? A play area? A diaper-changing station? Anywhere welcoming I can park for fifteen minutes (or however long it takes to regain my sanity)?”
And the thing is, someone out there knows. Maybe you. Maybe you’ve driven a particular stretch of road to Grandma’s house more times than you can count, and could tell me exactly where to stop for the cleanest McDonald’s and the most interesting road-side attraction.
Or maybe you’re planning a long road trip through several unfamiliar states and this is exactly the type of information you need.
Pit Stops for Kids! is a collaborative effort. It’s a place to share your reviews of the places you’ve stopped along the way (whether you’ve been there once or one hundred times), and to take advantage of the experience and information other parents have to offer. Stop by and browse our categories of places to stop and play, eat, and stay with children, and then leave a review of your own! You never know…you might even win a travel-related giveaway in the process!
