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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.

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 19:13
Treating Carsickness on a Family Road Trip
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Our toddler has started getting car sick, which means family road trips suddenly have become a bit of a struggle. Here are some of the ways we've coped (so far).Read Full Post
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 12:00
The Other Side of Family Travel
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Once you have a family, every vacation becomes a variation on family travel—even if the kids stay home with grandma and grandpa. So don't fight it. Embrace it. And deal with the consequences.Read Full Post
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 02:13
Family Travel for Special Needs Children
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
A great piece in The New York Times last week spotlighted some great resources to help parents traveling with children who have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder. But we need more.Read Full Post
Monday, October 29, 2012 - 16:35
Four Ways to Pass Time on an Airport Delay
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Northeastern corner of the country this week, it’s safe to say that tens of thousands of air travel passengers—and likely thousands of family travelers—will end up waiting out long airport delays. Here are some suggestions to pass the time.Read Full Post
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 20:43
Best Apps for Family Travel
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
What are the best apps for traveling families? Jen Leo knows, and she has shared some of insights with us.

 

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Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 02:49
A Lesson in How to Treat Family Travelers
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
The story of 5-year-old Ainsley, girl from Orlando who lost her beloved Elmo doll on a recent family trip, will break your heart. In a good way. And that's great news for family travelers.Read Full Post
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 02:22
Vision for a Family-Friendly Airline
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Imagine an airline with an on-board rent-a-toy service, pull-down sound-proof compartments, child-friendly lavatories and seating that allows family members to face each other. The folks at RKS Design believe it might not be that far away. (Oh, and eat your heart out, Malaysia Airlines.)Read Full Post
Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 00:45
Surviving Travel Hassles on a Family Trip
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
We grown-ups are no strangers to the realities of everyday travel. For our kids, however, most of this stuff is brand new, which means that when we encounter these developments on a family trip, they’re still pretty cool.Read Full Post
Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 04:43
Secrets to Packing for a Family Vacation
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
The three most challenging experiences I’ve had as a parent so far have been grappling with tantrums, combing hair (I’ve got two daughters) and talking with my wife about (her) breastfeeding. A close No. 4: Packing for our family vacations. But it doesn't have to be so hard.Read Full Post
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 02:47
Renting Baby Equipment on the Road
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
There are dozens of companies all over the country that specialize in renting baby equipment to travelers (and locals in a pinch). The catch? Finding the outfitter that is best for you.Read Full Post

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