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10 Best Cameras for Vacation 2021
Most of us have everything we need to take a decent photo already sitting in our purse or pocket. But when it comes to truly capturing…
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10 Best Portable Vaporizers 2021
Traveling can be hard on your family’s health, and dry air is a big part of the problem. A typical airplane cabin is drier than…
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11 Best Camcorders 2021
We’re tempted to make some corny 80’s jokes here—like, put on your Z. Cavariccipants and tease your bangs while listening to MC Hammer—but just like…
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12 Best Portable Chargers 2021
While each family travels differently, with some preferring the scenic beauty of national parks, some the art and culture of big cities, and others the…
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9 Best Multi-Pocket Travel Jackets
No matter what kind of family vacation you’re heading out on, you’ll need a multi-pocket travel jacket to corral the long list of must-have essentials…
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The Best Baby Beach Gear 2020
Our favorite baby beach gear includes some out-of-the-box ideas from parents who have already beach-tested these items with their own babies. Bonus — you likely…
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11 Best Men’s Diaper Bags for Dads 2021
Dads need diaper bags, too! Choose a diaper bag backpack, diaper bag messenger bag, or diaper bag duffle bag that fits your style and carries everything…
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14 Best Family Card Games 2021
Card games are a great family diversion, whether you’re at home or on the road. From the ever-popular Exploding Kittens to the new family edition…
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8 Things You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag
As I wandered the racks of Unclaimed Baggage, a shopping wonderland where lost luggage goes to find new homes just outside of Huntsville, Alabama, I…
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11 Best Kids Headphones for 2021, According to an Expert
Buying your child a pair of earphones ensures you don’t have to listen to Baby Shark on repeat. But it’s important to distinguish which kids’…
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11 Best Purses for Moms 2021
The mom bag; it’s an institution. I remember rifling through my mom’s purse as a kid. It wasn’t the most attractive bag, but it got…
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12 Best Family Board Games
When you have downtime and extra mental stamina, it’s the perfect time to bond with the family over a board game. Put down the phones,…
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9 Best Beach Wagons and Carts 2021
What’s more relaxing than a day of sand and surf? The sea breeze, the warm sun, and best of all… the unimaginable amount of family…
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12 Best Road Trip Games for Families
Play these old-fashioned (and free!) games to pass the time on your next family road trip.
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8 Best Instant Cameras for Kids
Kids today love taking photos, especially selfies. But they also love taking photos with instant cameras, those cameras that immediately print out photos. These make…
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Beyond the Diaper Bag: 9 Best Daypacks for Traveling Families
Chances are, your family vacation will include at least one day of adventure—think hiking, cycling, kayaking, or horseback riding. That means your carry-on just won’t…
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10 Best Travel Books to Inspire Wanderlust Teens
As teens strive for independence, sometimes they look to break away from the family vacation and venture off on their own. Here are 10 travel…
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How to Make Your Own Travel First-Aid Kit
Whether you’re taking a road trip to see family or flying overseas, there’s one thing you most definitely need to pack: a first-aid kit. While…
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9 Best Travel Cameras for Kids
Putting a camera in the hands of your child makes them a visual storyteller of their travels. Of course, their storytelling will become increasingly sophisticated…
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The Most Comfortable and Stylish Travel Clothes for Women
Moms on the go want to look confident, yet feel comfy, especially when traveling. So I enrolled seven of my travel-loving girlfriends to get together…
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8 Award-Winning Gadgets That Will Change the Way You Travel
Each year, the editors at SmarterTravel put new travel products to the test, helping travelers like you choose everything from the most convenient carry-on bag…
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The Best Cheap Luggage for Kids
Searching for cheap kids’ luggage for your next vacation? There are loads of affordable luggage brands out there, whether you’re a diehard Target fan or…
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The One Travel Accessory Every Mom Should Own
French women swear by this accessory, as evidenced in their stylish daily wardrobes that are more often than not cinched with one. It’s the one…
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12 Best Bags for the Amusement Park
As official theme park Sherpa for our family, I know the value of a good bag that gives quick access to water bottles and snacks,…
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14 Genius Travel Gadgets You Can Get for $25 or Less
You’ve got your passports and charging cables, Kindle, neck pillow, printed itinerary, and tons of excitement packed. But do you have the travel gadget that will…
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