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October 26, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

First Timer’s Guide to Lake Tahoe

Located on the California-Nevada border in the Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation getaway. Day trippers and weekend warriors from Northern California visit often, but Tahoe is a bucket list destination for travelers from all over the country and even the world as well. With skiing and winter sports in colder months and […]

October 20, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Disneyland Won’t Be Reopening for Quite a Long Time – Everything We Know Now

Disneyland Pedestrian Entrance

Over six months ago, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California closed its gates. What we all hoped would be a temporary closure of a few weeks was extended into an indefinite shuttering. In June, Disneyland announced a planned reopening date for the parks of July 17, 2020 – the resort’s 65th anniversary and just 6 […]

October 12, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Everything You Need to Know about the 2020-2021 Ski Season

Ski Season 2020 2021

When the world shut down last March, ski resorts closed abruptly in the middle of the busy spring break ski season. Ski destinations and resorts struggled mightily in those first few weeks – should they give refunds, discounts on the next season, and might there be a hope for reopening in April before the snow […]

September 24, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

12 Fun Fall Activities for Kids Near San Francisco

Fall Activities for Kids near San Francisco - Pumpkin Patch

Summer is over and fall is finally in the air! Or, if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area like I do, you know that fall is in the air somewhere. We don’t exactly have seasons in our part of Northern California. But even though the Bay Area can’t match the breathtaking autumn leaves […]

September 3, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Grocery Shopping List for Vacation Rentals + Essential Grocery Travel Tips

Grocery Bag Shopping List

Vacation rentals have grown increasingly popular for so many travelers in recent years, with services like VRBO and Airbnb booming. Many family travelers have long known how a vacation rental affords them much more space and convenience. Having amenities like a washer and dryer or a full kitchen when traveling with young kids is valuable […]

September 1, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

What It’s Like to Fly Internationally with Kids During COVID-19

American Airlines Plane

Now is definitely not the time to be taking a casual international getaway. Borders are closed around the world, and quarantine restrictions are often in place for the few destinations that are still open to Americans. But some Americans nevertheless have to travel – even abroad – out of necessity. My sister is one of […]

August 31, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

No Change Fees: Which Airline Has the Most Generous Policy?

Southwest Airlines Change Fees

Late yesterday, United Airlines made some serious waves in the brave new world of 2020 air travel. The airline announced that it was eliminating change fees. United previously charged non-elite passengers who wanted to change their flights to another date or time a whopping $200 per ticket over and above any difference in fare. Just […]

July 25, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

What Partially Reopened Yosemite National Park is Like During COVID-19 in 2020

Yosemite National Park 2020 - Valley View

Yosemite National Park reopened to the public on June 11, 2020, after a three month closure due to COVID-19. My family made reservations for a mid-July trip nearly a year ago, so we were thrilled that the timing worked out to be able to visit this year. Yosemite holds a very special place in our […]

July 13, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

COVID-19 Packing List: Extra Items to Bring for Travel During Coronavirus

Coronavirus Packing List

As states have reopened and summer marches on, many Americans have begun to travel again. With the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus still circulating widely within the United States, travelers need to take a lot of additional precautions before they leave home. Whether you are flying, road tripping, or just just leaving the house for a short staycation […]

July 9, 2020 by Leslie Harvey

Deciding Whether to Travel Right Now is Confusing and Agonizing

National Parks in Fall - Zion

Is it responsible to travel at all right now? Do I have a responsibility to travel to help support the millions of people who depend on travel for their livelihood? Does traveling too much and too soon actually hurt the travel industry in the long term by extending the pandemic’s timeline? Does travel put my […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.

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