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Summer Travel Special Issue

Everything you need to skip town. by the Babble editors

July 18, 2007



The heat index is rising and the kids are restless — what better time than summer for a change of scenery?  Whether you're jetting off to Tuscany or just walking to the pool, let Babble's Summer Travel Issue be your trip advisor.  Our Babble Best column gives you advice on keeping your kids sun-safe (and — bonus! — stylish) with the best sunglasses, sunscreens and sun hats on the market. We also did your swimsuit shopping for you — check out our five favorite boys' and girls' swimsuits.  Still not sure where you're spending the summer? Consider a stargazing vacation, a Tuscany trip or a stress-free Disney adventure.  And if you've decided to take it easy this summer, travel vicariously with two of our favorite columnists: Ayun Halliday, who's tripping through the Balkans with two children in Travels with Baby, and The Mates of States' Kori Gardner, who's writing from the road with her husband/bandmate and their toddler in Band on the (Diaper) Run. And we've got even more summer stuff on the way, so keep checking the Babble homepage — preferably from an air-conditioned room.  — The Babble Editors

Stargazing

By Melanie Mize Renzulli

Treat yourself to some starry nights.

Hey Mickey!

By Jordana Horn

Five tips for surviving a Disney vacation.

Sun Hats

By Nicole Feliciano

Our five favorite ways to keep a cool head.

Sunglasses

By Nicole Feliciano

Shield your kids' eyes with our five favorite shades.

Tuscany

By Melanie Mize Renzulli

The five kid-friendliest spots in Tuscany.

Boys Swimsuits

By Nicole Feliciano

Our five favorite suits for splashy dudes.

Girl Swimsuits

By Nicole Feliciano

Our five favorite suits for little mermaids.

Sunscreen

By Katie Bayless

Sunbathe safely with our five favorite lotions.

Audio Books

By Ayun Halliday

Banish road trip boredom with our five favorite recordings.

Forward-facing Car Seats

By Katie Bayless

Our five favorite ways to chauffeur your toddler.

Last Exit

By Kori Gardner of Mates of State

Exhausted, the three of us finally return home.

Fly Girl

By Kori Gardner of Mates of State

Magnolia magically transforms into "friendly airport kid."

Pee Our Guest

By Ayun Halliday

Our Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, hosts loved us, until . . .

Think Pink

By Greg Allen

At this castle, the magic slippers aren't glass.


What's your favorite way to travel with kids?



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