Family Travel
Planning a trip to Alaska
The first thing people ask when we tell them we live in Alaska is, “Is it cold?” After that they immediately fall into a series of questions about planning a trip to Alaska. Where should we visit in Alaska? How long should we stay in Alaska? How do we get around Alaska? Alaska is a…
Read MoreWhen to start planning an Alaska summer vacation
Shakespeare once wrote, “In delay there lies no plenty.” He was, of course, talking about love, but he may as well have been talking about planning a summer trip to Alaska. Christopher Travel recommends clients begin their Alaska summer vacation planning one year in advance. There are many reasons for this. Alaska’s summer is short.…
Read MoreThe Florida Keys
The Florida Keys offer the perfect destination for a laid back vacation with lots to see and do. From Key Largo in the north to Key West in the south this collection of islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico has everything from pristine beaches and adventure packed back woods to quirky art…
Read MoreDisney World’s New Pricing
So today is the day that Disney is switching to a new date based pricing structure. Anyone who has ever visited Disney World knows that crowd control is a massive problem at the parks particularly during school holidays and other popular times. Disney has masterminded many different techniques to ensure visitors have an enjoyable experience…
Read MoreFamily Travel Bucket List Part 2: Making it a Reality
The two biggest obstacles for a Bucket List Family Vacation are finances and timing. All too often people don’t even let themselves consider an out of the ordinary vacation because they think it costs too much or they are afraid they won’t be able to get time off work to go. Both of these are…
Read MoreFamily Travel Bucket List Part 1: Creating Your List
Before my youngest daughter was even born and my oldest was barely seven years old I set out with the goal of getting them all around the world before they left for college. It was a tall order and I knew it would be a challenge. And I’ve done a pretty good job of it…
Read MoreReducing Airport Headaches Part 1: Luggage
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — quoted by the Chinese philosopher Laozi For most travelers that one small step is in the airport—a notoriously frustrating place. In order to avoid starting your vacation with an airport induced headache I have several tips and tricks to make the whole process…
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