Tips On Traveling With Children

Many of you have been contacting us recently to begin planning your summer vacations.

Its a wonderful time to start planning because rates are low but that won't last long as availability is becoming limited. Some important tips to keep in mind while planning from a mom and your favorite travel agent:

Passports

Children of all ages must have a passport to travel internationally. Our suggestion is once you receive your babies birth certificate please apply for a passport at your local passport office or local post office. Many post offices will require an appointment but please keep in mind that for anyone under 16 years of age at the time of application both biological parents will be required to be at the appointment. Many post office locations will take passport photos for you at an additional cost. Children's passports are only valid for 5 years. Please make sure that you check the expiration date on your passport as well. Many countries require that your passport be valid for six months past your return travel date.

When planning a vacation please remember that if both biological parents are not traveling together with the child(ren). You will need a notarized signed letter from the biological parent(s) that will not be traveling granting permission for the trip. We suggest that on the same letter you authorize medical treatment in case of injury or any other medical treatment is needed. Please keep all medications in original bottles and in your carry on bag.

If you are traveling with an infant please do not check your stroller. Keep it with you and gate check it - you will need to arrive with you. Please leave expensive strollers at home and use an inexpensive smaller stroller, many times strollers are often damaged or stolen during travel.

Please consider the fact that during turbulence even adults that are seated are often injured.

If you can please purchase a seat for your babies safety plus then you will also have a larger baggage allowance for the baby. We all know babies need a lot of supplies.

Travel Protection Plan

Always make you have travel protection for everyone. A good travel protection plan can cover you for any last minute emergencies as well as medical care while you are traveling. Once you travel outside the United States your medical insurance will not cover you. Travel protection plans also will assist you if your travel is delayed, have baggage lost and many other unforeseen expenses.

If you need assistance with the letter or planning your vacation we would more than happy to assist you.

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