My dad should've been canonized a saint for having the fortitude to travel all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico with my sister, brother and I as kids. The only light Motel 6 left on when they saw the 3 of us little hooligans coming was... If Dad had been smart, he would've packed the car full of food and let us eat our way to our seatbelts. That would've kept us quiet at least until we reached the city limits. He could've been spared "Dad! He's looking at me! Make him stop lo

The complete guide to TSA carry-on rules for 2026. Covers the 3-1-1 liquid rule, prohibited items, food, razors, medications, electronics, and what happens if you pack something banned. Every year, TSA officers confiscate millions of items from travelers who did not realize what was and was not allowed in a carry-on bag. The rules can feel confusing, especially when some items are allowed in carry-on but not checked luggage, and vice versa. This guide covers every TSA carry-o

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I was surfing the Net when I came across another travel destination to put on my bucket list - Jules' Undersea Lodge. "Located in the lagoon at MarineLab Undersea Park, Jules’ Undersea Lab is the world’s only underwater habitat where any recreational diver can experience what it’s like to live and sleep underwater! It’s an educational experience with overnight options. Jules’ has been an undersea research station, an exclusive hotel, and now an educational attraction as part

Traveling with teens can be stressing and tricky. Yes, teens can be dramatic and make a trip unbearable. They're at that in between stage - not quite a child anymore, not quite an adult and everything and everyone are "LAME!" I've found one way to defuse a temperamental teen while traveling is to make them a travel journal kit. I began making my first travel journal when I was about 8 years old. I've kept one ever since for nearly every trip I've taken. Each one represents so