This Packable Fort Kit Is Great for Families Traveling With Kids My two-year-old son, Jack, loves building forts (what kid doesn’t?), so when my wife saw the Tote-A-Fort kit ($39.98 on Amazon) featured on TODAY as one of Hoda’s favorite things… Johnny Jet , March 20, 2019
The Easiest Way to Keep Kids Entertained When You’re Traveling Yesterday, we featured a brilliant travel tip/idea from the late Luke Perry that involved balloons. It reminded me of something that Natalie and I do when we travel with… Johnny Jet , March 7, 2019
The Relay: A Smartphone Alternative for Kids Obviously, my son is way too young to have a phone or a device to communicate with, but if he were old enough (let’s say 5-12), I’d consider getting a… Johnny Jet , January 21, 2019
This Collapsible Beach Bucket Is Easy to Travel With We just returned from Hawaii, and while we were at the Four Seasons Lanai, the hotel’s “beach boys” gave our two-year-old son a few beach toys to play with. One… Johnny Jet , January 15, 2019
Does Your Airline Carry This Great Free Amenity for Young Flyers? Since I travel for a living, I was really worried about how my newborn son would react to being on a plane. Would his ears bother him? Would he cry… Johnny Jet , October 24, 2018
Halloween at Disney World: A Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2018 For 34 spooktacular nights each year, at sunset, Disney’s Magic Kingdom (Orlando, FL) hosts Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Clad in my Disneybounding Belle costume, complete with wig, crown and a… Liliane Opsomer , August 30, 2018
The Inflatable Pillow That Makes Flying More Comfortable for Kids Plane Pal ($78) is an inflatable travel pillow for kids. It’s not a typical pillow as it doesn’t go around their necks; rather, it goes on the floor. Huh? That’s… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2018
A Must-Have Travel Gadget for Traveling With Toddlers I’m not sure which hotel gave us this incredible travel gadget but my wife and I believe it was the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage or the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki. Sometimes when hotels… Johnny Jet , April 3, 2018
When and How Can Kids Fly Alone? Leo Laporte asked me recently on the radio if his 15-year-old son is able to travel alone on a plane. Well, the minimum age and policy regarding unaccompanied minors varies… Johnny Jet , January 22, 2018
Allianz to Offer Insurance to Cover Sports and Overnight Camp Fees Do you have kids? Do they or might they go to overnight camp or a day camp? Allianz Global Assistance—which provides insurance to 25 million customers annually—has partnered up with… Johnny Jet , January 18, 2018
12 Trick-or-Treating Tips for Halloween Night Today is Halloween! Throughout the day and especially tonight, cities and towns all across America will be buzzing with young (and old) trick-or-treaters. If you’ll be on the streets or… Johnny Jet , October 31, 2017
The Suitcase That Gives Kids a Business Class Seat in Economy Thanks to Norwegian company JetKids for sending me what they call the ultimate travel gadget for children up to seven years of age. The BedBox is described as “your child’s… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2017
Video: Kids’ First Fireworks I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July! We didn’t take Jack to see any fireworks since he’s still too young but we will next year. And after watching… Johnny Jet , July 11, 2017
What’s the Best Time to Visit Disney World? A reader recently asked me what the best time to visit Disney is. For an answer, I turned to our resident Disney expert Liliane Opsomer, who has written several Disney-themed… Johnny Jet , February 22, 2017
7 Tips for Flying with Little Kids from a Full-Time Mom “No, it is not okay when your child pulls on/kicks the back of my seat.” “Sorry, I don’t have much sympathy when your kid throws a tantrum for the umpteenth… Brooke Thacker , December 8, 2016