Hey Reader, Thanks again for being here with us at The Family Voyage. I hope you are able to enjoy the long weekend in a way that lifts your spirits. I'll keep this short and sweet since I know your inbox is flooded right now. Those of you who have been following for a while know that I love gear of all types - backpacks, camera, travel clothes, electronics... you name it. I'm also finding amazing deals on travel itself, including hotels, activities and more. I've put together some of my favorite Black Friday deals on travel gear for the whole crew! Some of them are ending tonight, while others continue through the week.
There are a few I want to highlight so that you don't miss them:
For those with kids, be sure to check out my roundup of the best car seat deals as well! If you have any questions or aren't sure what to get, feel free to reply to me so I can help you out! Best, Melissa |
We're a down-to-earth globe-trotting family of four always seeking the next adventure. You're just as likely to find us exploring art museums in Europe, meeting wildlife in Australia or climbing mountains in Patagonia. Our goal is to share our experiences with other families so that they can join in on the fun.
Travel entry:April 2025 Hey Reader, I hope you and your family are out enjoying the beautiful weather, blooming flowers and meaningful holidays of the season. After our amazing spring break trip to Costa Rica this year, we're having a hard time deciding where to head next year. If you have any suggestions for where to go next March with our tween and teen, I'm all ears! Do you have a special bucket list destination you're ready to plan? I know that we have so many amazing places in mind but...
Travel entry:April 2025 Hey Reader, Sometimes you learn something new and it really is life-changing. It's no exaggeration that learning how to use points and miles more effectively for free travel has deeply impacted our lifestyle. We don't have an unlimited budget, but we've been able to travel basically whenever we want (respecting school/work schedules) because we mostly don't have to pay for it now. My husband told me last week that he wants to see his favorite baseball team when they're...
Travel entry:April 2025 Hey Reader, You know we love a good travel adventure—but this one was not on our bucket list! Last month we were cruising towards Costa Rica, dreaming of beaches and sloths, when suddenly… our plane circled the Cayman Islands for an hour and then turned around mid-flight. Yep. Thanks to a ground radar outage in Honduras, Southwest had to divert us all the way back to the U.S.! Instead of waking up in Manuel Antonio National Park, ready to explore the jungle, we spent...