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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.

Friday, October 12, 2012 - 01:51
Family Travel + MLB Playoffs = WTF?
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
As a family travel guru, I spend lots of nights with my family away from home. During the Major League Baseball playoffs, however, especially when the New York Yankees are playing, traveling with the wife and kiddos can make it challenging to be a committed dad and a committed fan at the same time.Read Full Post
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 03:24
The Holy Grail of Travel Cups
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
We’re big road-trippers in this family, which means a good travel cup is critical to keep L, my 3-year-old daughter, happy when we pile in the truck for a family trip. That's why we love the AUTOSPOUT Kids Striker Water Bottle. A lot.Read Full Post
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 13:06
Finding Early Season Family Ski Deals
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
For families who love to hit the slopes, October marks the unofficial countdown to ski season, as well as the official watch for early-season travel deals to resorts across North America.Read Full Post
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 04:15
Giraffes: The Patron Saints of Family Travel
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
It’s often challenging to tell how much infants enjoy family trips. Sometimes, however, those little blobs of carbon cuteness do something so obvious and blatantly blissful, appreciation is eminently clear. And it rules.Read Full Post
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 09:59
A Different Look at Family Travel
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
One of the best aspects of family travel is that it comes in a multitude of shapes and sizes. That's what makes Expedia's new advertising spot so amazing. On a number of levels.Read Full Post
Monday, October 1, 2012 - 21:17
3 Kid-Friendly Theme Rooms for the Next Family Vacation
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Ordinary hotel rooms can be so…boring. Especially when we’re traveling with little ones, we want fun, whimsical and out-of-this-world. Here are three to consider for your next family trip.Read Full Post
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 20:08
What Families Want From Resort Vacations
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Big pools. Spacious and adjoining guest rooms. Lots of dining options. Kids’ clubs. According to a report released this week by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, these are four of the most important amenities that families seek when they plan family vacations at resorts.Read Full Post
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 23:20
Kid-Free Zones on Airplanes = Fail
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Earlier this week, another airline announced that part of its economy cabin will be kid-free. When is this ridiculousness going to end?Read Full Post
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 04:00
Good Ideas About Family Travel
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
We family travel bloggers have to stick together, which means I’m always willing to share inspiring work when I read it.Read Full Post
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 03:03
Why Vacation Rentals Work for Family Travelers
by Matt Villano
Are We There Yet?: Traveling With Kids
Vacation rentals are a great way for a traveling family to spend a vacation. They're spacious. They've got full kicthens. They afford moms and dads some much-needed privacy. Naturally, then, I had to learn more. Which brought me to Diana Heather, and HomeAway.com.Read Full Post

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