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Matt Villano

Matt Villano writes about family and adventure travel for publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Sunset and the San Francisco Chronicle, to name a few. He also pens the “Adventures with Matt” travel blog for SeeAmerica.com, and covers business, technology and gambling (yes, gambling) for a variety of other publications. Villano lives in Sonoma County, California, with his wife and two daughters, ages 3 years and 6 months. Both girls received their first passport stamps before they could crawl.

Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 15:11
Testing a Baby Equipment Rental Service
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Baby equipment rental services exist to save parents from schlepping clunky baby gear when we travel with the kids. But are these services worth the investment?Read Full Post
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 20:47
The Secret to Fancy Meals on Family Vacation
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
It turns out that traveling with little early birds has its privileges; it’s up to us parents to seize the moment for all.Read Full Post
Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 14:15
The Importance of One-on-One Travel with Kids
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Traveling solo with your children is healthy for each parent to get some alone time with each kid (and vice versa). It strengthens relationships. It feeds the respective souls. And hopefully it will create memories that last a long, long while.Read Full Post
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 23:00
Summer Family Travel Trips to Book Now
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Now is the time to book family travel for July and August—especially if you want to get good deals on in-demand trips. Here are some package excursions to consider.Read Full Post
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 22:09
Teaching Kids New Languages on the Road
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
There are a number of options to help kids to learn the language of the country you visit on your next family excursion overseas.Read Full Post
Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 07:37
Do You Let Kids Pack Their Own Bags?
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Packing for trips is an adventure in our house. The reason: We let our girls choose what to pack.Read Full Post
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 23:29
Surviving Family Travel with Picky Eaters
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
In a new city? Try the food! When the grown-ups are traveling solo (read: sans kids), embracing this approach is easy. With kids, however—especially when those kids are picky eaters—it can be virtually impossible.Read Full Post
Monday, January 21, 2013 - 14:31
Never Too Late To Appreciate Family Travel
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Thankfully, there's no statute of limitations on appreciating all of those amazing trips we take for our kids (or we went on when we were young).Read Full Post
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 16:42
New Dallas Museum Worth a Family Trip
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Families and family travelers alike will love the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. Even if they don't outrun that virtual cheetah.Read Full Post
Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 16:06
Is Your Toddler Still A Lap Child?
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Airlines allow you to take a child on your lap until that child is 2. But before you convince yourself that child will qualify as a lap child on the next flight, it's important to ask yourself some critical questions.Read Full Post

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