It is easy to get a bit complacent about car maintenance or routine safety inspections. This is especially true of newer cars that have not had any service issues or breakdowns. A problem with your car close to home is an inconvenience. If it happens while traveling for the holidays, it could ruin your trip. […]
Should Buses Have Seat Belts?
Currently, school buses are safest means of transport for the student to travel to school. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), just four of every 25 million children die while on a bus. By contrast, almost 500 school-going children die each year in passenger cars during school travel hours. While the school buses […]
Renting a Car in the UK: What to Know About Switching Sides
Renting a car in the UK can seem daunting if you’ve never driven on the other side of the road. However, it doesn’t have to be a completely frightening or worrisome trip because of it. If you have spent any time driving at all, you can learn to adapt fairly easily to life in the […]
Best Family Vacation Spots for Each Season (No Passports Required)
Most families go on vacation during the summer — after all, since the kids are out of school, that’s one less factor to plan around. But passing on the chance to vacation during the fall or winter months potentially deprives your family of sights and adventures that only occur during the last half of the […]
How to Improve Your Next Family Road Trip
Road trips provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy family bonding time, while undergoing new experiences together. They are the perfect time to make memories, and get away from the daily grind as a family unit. You’ll experience each other in a whole new way, especially while on the road. Of course, long stretches in the […]
Taking a Trip? 5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe During Travel
There’s still a few weeks before school starts, meaning there’s just enough time to go on one last trip this summer with your kids. While fun should be the first thing on your mind, you’ll also need to consider safety in the process of planning your adventure. Here’s five ways to keep your kids safe […]