driving vacations

Hitting the road with kids– tips for a smoother road trip

When we were kids, we didn't fly off to exotic locations for vacations-- we piled in the family car and drove (or at least my father did). When our kids were younger, we planned a relatively last minute vacation to Disney World (before My Vacation Lady existed) and since it was over Christmas break, and [...]

By Mindy Gilbert|March 4th, 2019|Categories: All|Tags: collect memories not things, driving vacations, family vacation planning, family vacations, traveling with kids, vacation memories, vacation planner, vacation planning|Comments Off

Driving in a foreign country

Sometimes, My Vacation Lady's clients prefer to rent a car and drive around on the own. In Hawaii, it's a breeze (and our recommended means of transportation) but in foreign countries, it may be a bit trickier. Here are some tips on how to stay safe while renting a car abroad: Get an international driver's [...]

By Mindy Gilbert|August 24th, 2018|Categories: All|Tags: driving on the wrong side of the road, driving vacations, honeymoon planner, honeymoon planning, renting a car in Europe, renting a car on vacation, vacation planner, vacation planning|Comments Off