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| Bahamas cruise | 10/19/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: My friend just told me about a cruise line she's found called--Bahamas Celebration. We've never ...
A: This cruise line is not certified by the Cruise Line Industry (CLIA) that certifies the major ...
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| Traveling by air with my one-year old | 10/4/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I'm planning on traveling to Sri Lanka from San Fransisco (2 flights, one for 12 hours and the other ...
A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner - I've been sick this week. Wow, your trip sounds ...
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| travel with grandaughter minor | 10/4/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I would like to take my grandaughter to travel with me to Italy.My daughter has sole custody. ...
A: First both you and your granddaughter will need a valid passport. Than you will need a signed ...
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| trip | 9/24/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Can you recommend a great place for a relaxing vacation for family 2 kids ( ages 16 and 7) we live ...
A: I apologize for the long delay. I've been very sick for over a week and unable to spend much time ...
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| trip | 9/23/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Can you recommend a great place for a relaxing vacation for family 2 kids ( ages 16 and 7) we live ...
A: In order to answer your question, I'll need some additional information from you. It wouldn't be ...
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| Minor child travelling abroad | 8/25/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Can a 6 month old baby, who is a US citizen, be given a passport to travel to a foreign country with ...
A: First, I'd like to apologize for not responding sooner. We were out of town this last week of ...
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| Car seat requirements in California | 7/26/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: My husband and I are traveling with our 3 year old son to California for a tour in December. Since ...
A: You don't mention whether you'll be renting a car in California. If so, all rental companies now ...
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| traveling with a minor | 7/1/2009 | MK |
Q: so this is a little complicated. I am currently the temporary guardian of my 17 year old brother ...
A: These types of legal questions need to be directed to the appropriate government agency that ...
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| Traveling with children | 6/18/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I can contact their father if necessary but need to double check what documentation my parents will ...
A: First each child must have a valid US passport. Then you must have an affidavit signed and ...
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| Travelling wih non-familial 7-year old | 5/25/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I am currently in Germany for a short business trip and I am with my wife and 9 year-old kid. We are ...
A: I am sorry but I am not familiar with German laws. I know it is okay for a US Citizen to travel ...
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| travelling with illigitimate child carrying fathers surname | 4/6/2009 | MK |
Q: My family and i are planning to travel to Hong Kong this year. My Question is, i have a 1 year old ...
A: Please consult legal counsel and the state department as this is more a legal question than ...
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| atlantis bahamas | 4/4/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: We have kids 7, 10 and 15 and want to go to Atlantis for kid fun and gambling. We want a view... or ...
A: I want to apologize for my delay in getting back to you, as I was out of the country on a business ...
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| traveling with non familial minor child-only one parent consent | 4/1/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: My 10 year old son is traveling to Brazil for vacation - where his father resides - with our ...
A: This is a tricky one. Typically we recommend an affadavit be signed by both parents that shows that ...
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| What documents do i need for my Kids traveling within the U.S.A | 3/30/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I'm traveling with my three kids to Minnesota from DC on Wedenesday.What documents will they need to ...
A: You don't need any kind of documents to travel within the United States (except your own driver's ...
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| Traveling with underage child | 3/17/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I will be traveling to Mexico over spring break with an underage child that is not mine. What will ...
A: You will need a signed and notarized affidavit. You can down load a generic copy from our website ...
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| Family Vacation in July | 2/20/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: We are looking for a cost effective vacation for our family. Our kids are 13,12, 10. We are ...
A: Since you are traveling from San Francisco, you can get to Oahu, Hawaii within your budget, but no ...
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| Family Vacation in July | 2/19/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: We are looking for a cost effective vacation for our family. Our kids are 13,12, 10. We are ...
A: You didn't mention where you are flying from. The cost of air is going to take a big chunk of that ...
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| going back east | 2/19/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: we are trying to plan a vacation with our kids, for two weeks. We have been mulling the idea of ...
A: I’d be glad to help you with some ideas for your vacation. You don’t mention where you live or what ...
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| traveling alone with children | 1/28/2009 | Pam Smith |
Q: I am a single mother of 6 and 8 year old daughters. My girls really want to go on a cruise. I am ...
A: There are many singles that travel with children, so you will have no problem meeting other people ...
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| Traveling with my sister | 12/21/2008 | Pam Smith |
Q: My sister (17) and I (21) are planning on a trip to Costa Rica in June/July of 2009. She turns 18 on ...
A: You shouldn't have any problem as long as she is older than 16. If you want to be doublely sure, ...
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| Traveling via car from IL to MS | 12/18/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I am traveling from Illinois to Mississippi with my 11 1/2 months old son. Do you have any ...
A: I'm so sorry for the delay in responding to you. We were out of town visiting family for the ...
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| Travel by car CA to IL | 12/11/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: We are planning to drive from Los Angeles to Chicago this winter. Well have 3 kids and our dog with ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Everyone in our family has been sick this past week - ...
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| All Inclusive Resort- Kid Friendly | 11/3/2008 | Laura |
Q: We are from London, Ontario hoping to travel to a Carribean All Inclusive resort with a 3 year old a ...
A: Wow! A trip to the Caribbean sounds like a lot of fun. I have never been to the Caribbean before so ...
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| Are baby backpacks allowed past security? | 9/1/2008 | Natalia Ippolito |
Q: My family and I are going to DisneyWorld in October and I was thinking about taking a baby backpack ...
A: Happy Labor Day to you. You may want to check out this product called, "traveling toddler". It ...
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| child travelling to France with aunt | 8/29/2008 | Natalia Ippolito |
Q: My daughter is travelling to France with her aunt. Does she need a notarized consent form? What ...
A: Go to this website: ...
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| car seats in a hotel shuttle | 8/27/2008 | MK |
Q: My husband and I are taking our 1 year old to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic next year. Do I ...
A: For a hotel shuttle, you can certainly ask and see. At somepoint you may need more than a hotel ...
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| timeshare tipping | 8/26/2008 | Pam Smith |
Q: My family recently stayed at a 2 bedrm/2 bathrm Kauai timeshare. Housekeeping came in once during ...
A: I don't really know anything about timeshares, but I would think that the normal rate that you would ...
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| my 8 year old son travelling with his aunt and uncle | 8/12/2008 | Pam Smith |
Q: I am so frustrated! I am hoping you can help me out. My son is going across the border with his ...
A: I understand your frustration but rules are rules. I checked and Canadian Citizen and US Citizens ...
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| Travel advice for Thanksgiving | 8/8/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Ms. Jackson, I and my wife live in Rochester, NY. We are looking for a good relaxing destination in ...
A: You are right - driving distance from Rochester and a warm climate in late November just don't add ...
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| Travel advice for Thanksgiving | 8/7/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Ms. Jackson, I and my wife live in Rochester, NY. We are looking for a good relaxing destination in ...
A: I happen to be from Rochester, NY! I grew up there and most of my family still lives there, so I'm ...
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| Travelling by day orby night | 7/2/2008 | MK |
Q: We are about to embark on a new chapter in our lives. We're moving from England to Scotland!!! I ...
A: This is a tough question. I have traveled well through the night and day with my kids. I am a firm ...
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| traveling on a plane with a 1 yr old | 6/29/2008 | Laura |
Q: What kind of things can I bring for a 1 yr old on a plane to keep her entertained? We have a 6 hr ...
A: A 6 hour flight ride is going to be long but the best thing to do is to bring tons of things to do. ...
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| Traveling with a 17 month old. | 6/28/2008 | Laura |
Q: We are leaving in less that a week to go to my husband grandmothers house on the beach. We have a 17 ...
A: A 13 hour car ride is going to be a long one especially with such a young son. I have traveled with ...
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| do i need permission | 6/25/2008 | Pam Smith |
Q: do i need permission, if so just a letter from her parents, or a legal document? i need to know ...
A: You will need an affidavit signed by your cousins parents and notarized. If you are flying you both ...
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| Where can we go with our small kids? | 6/15/2008 | Pam Smith |
Q: My husband and I have 3 young children, ages 3 1/2, 2 1/2, and 9 months. We'd like to go on ...
A: I know you mentioned that you didn't really want to consider a theme park, but did you know about ...
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| who to keep a 2 year old happy on airplanes | 6/1/2008 | MK |
Q: what should i take to keep my 2 year old happy and entertain during the flight and layovers
A: I love this question. This is a great opportunity to have quality time with your child. Spending ...
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| Indoor play options along a travel route | 5/13/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I am planning a 12 hour + trip. I currently have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. We managed the ...
A: I laughed at your p.s. because that was going to be one of my suggestions! We take long road trips ...
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| child going to wrestling camp in russia | 4/30/2008 | MK |
Q: my son is going to russia with sierra college to train at the olympics center.i will not be going ...
A: This is certainly more of a legal question. Please direct it to the state department and the ...
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| London | 4/29/2008 | MK |
Q: We will be in London for about a week (and Scotland for a few days) this summer. My kids both like ...
A: Ahhhh, London. This is probably my favorite place to travel with my kids any time of year. Love to ...
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| stroller handle extention | 4/21/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: We need something to extend the height of the stroller portion of a travel systems handles. My hubby ...
A: It's been many years since we've had to worry about strollers (our two boys are now 10 and 13), but ...
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