Key Takeaways Choose the best Disney World park by matching each park's strengths to your family's ages, interests, and needs: Magic Kingdom: Best for toddlers, classic Disney experiences, and character meet-and-greets. EPCOT & Animal Kingdom: Great for cultural learning, wildlife, and educational experiences. Hollywood Studios: [...]
Key Takeaways Keep your Disney World plans on track during wet weather by preparing for rain before you enter the parks: Pack Rain Essentials: Bring ponchos, waterproof gear, and extra socks to stay comfortable. Choose Indoor Attractions: Use shows, rides, shops, and restaurants to wait [...]
Key Takeaways Lower your Disney World vacation costs by planning each major expense before you arrive: Set a Realistic Budget: Include lodging, tickets, food, travel, and souvenirs to avoid overspending. Look for Discounts: Compare promotions, authorized ticket sellers, and seasonal offers before booking. Reduce Daily [...]
Key Takeaways Make the most of a Kennedy Space Center visit with kids by prioritizing its most engaging experiences: Interactive Attractions: Enjoy launch simulators, hands-on exhibits, and astronaut training activities. Real Space History: Explore Atlantis, the Rocket Garden, and the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Meet an [...]
Key Takeaways Choose the best beach near Orlando by matching your family's interests with each destination's highlights: Cocoa Beach: Great for surfing, family fun, and nearby Kennedy Space Center visits. Clearwater Beach: Enjoy calm waters, soft white sand, and a lively beachfront atmosphere. Daytona & [...]
Key Takeaways You can reduce the cost of an Orlando vacation by making smart choices before and during your trip: Travel Off-Peak: Visit during slower seasons or weekdays for lower hotel and attraction prices. Stretch Theme Park Value: Buy tickets early, choose multi-day passes, and [...]
Key Takeaways Hands-On Learning: Interactive museums and science centers make learning engaging through play. Space Exploration: Kennedy Space Center lets families discover space history and meet astronauts. Nature & Wildlife: Gardens, aquariums and Gatorland combine outdoor fun with educational experiences. Creative Discovery: Art museums and [...]
Key Takeaways Choose Based on Your Priorities: Disney generally offers more baby-focused amenities and dedicated care spaces, while Universal can feel easier for families who value a more compact layout and quicker hotel access. Plan Around Your Baby’s Schedule: Building your day around naps, feeding [...]
August is fair season—There’s still time to make lasting family memories this summer. Do you remember going to a summer fair as a kid? Craning your neck to see the top of the Ferris wheel. Licking mini-donut sugar off your fingers. Longing for one of [...]
Traveling to Detroit? Pack Light. Travel Happy.™ Rent baby gear in Detroit. dVisiting Detroit soon and don’t have time to see the rest of Michigan? Don’t worry! You can still experience all of Michigan by visiting the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center Detroit. The OAC brings [...]
We think that one of the most important (and yummy!) parts of traveling is experiencing the local cuisine. There’s no better way to explore your vacation destination than walking throughout the city and eating! Also, you still have to feed your children while you’re on [...]
BabyQuip teamed up with Destination by Hyatt—a collection of award-winning hotels and resorts in premier vacation destinations throughout the US—to highlight scenic, family-friendly resorts where you can explore and enjoy the outdoors with your entire family, and bask in a little luxury too. This isn’t [...]
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Trish McDermott brings a lifetime of community, communications, and storytelling experience to BabyQuip. She is best known for her ten years running communications for Match.com, serving as Spokesperson and Vice President of Public Relations for the company. You may have seen her on Nightline or 60 Minutes, or Today, explaining the benefits of online dating, read about her in the New York Times, People Magazine, and MarketWatch, or in lively conversations with audiences at San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club, attempting to decipher the emerging culture and etiquette of online dating communities.
Having traveled solo with her four children over the years, Trish now feels eminently qualified to speak to the challenges of family travel, as well as the solutions BabyQuip and its collaborative economy of Independent Quality Providers offer. Read more about Trish’s role in launching BabyQuip in this Moneyish story.