These are the travel resources I have in my arsenal that I found indispensable for our family trips. I am very happy to share them with you.
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TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR ATTRACTIONS
If you are planning a vacation in one of the major U.S. Cities (ex. Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, etc.) or Toronto definitely buy CityPASS which allows you to save up to 50% on major attractions
Here is a pro tip: use the CityPASS where you live too! It is usually valid for 9 days, so it covers 4 weekend days and typically 3-5 attractions which you can easily visit on those weekends in your home town even if you are not on vacation! We already used it successfully in both San Francisco and Chicago.
TRAVEL THEMED BOOKS AND GUIDES FOR KIDS (appropriate for all ages)
Nat Geo Kids U.S. Road Trip Atlas
Nat Geo Kids National Parks Guide
The Boys Book of Survival (Kids Survival Guide)
TRAVEL GUIDES FOR ADULTS
The Beachcomber’s Guide (California)
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
Nat Geo Complete National Parks Guide of the U.S.
BEST Wine Tasting Guide for Visiting Wineries
TRAVEL GAMES
These are travel games you can easily take and play in the car for a smooth road trip:
TRAVEL GEAR
A binocular, a magnifying glass and a field microscope that fits in your pocket are a must on our educational trips with kids. Great picnic organizer is a lifesaver (and money saver) for me. I will be adding tried and true gear to this section that helped us during our family travels.
If you found these travel resources useful, please do me a little favor and share this page with others, for there’s a good chance that it will help them with their travel plans. 🙂
