Renting an apartment, renting university housing, or house swapping is a very affordable way to get in that family vacation you've dreamed of. Renting an apartment or a home can be much less money than paying for a hotel room. If you are traveling overseas, you may find that the cost savings will allow you to extend your stay even longer, making your trip a more memorable one.
In addition to the cheaper lodging costs, having access to a full kitchen to prepare your own meals can save a bundle. When traveling with children, eating out can not only be expensive, but can be difficult with fidgety kids, or pickey eaters. Having a space to prepare your own meals is much more affordable and you can make sure that kids get the meals they like and eat well while traveling.
Having access to separate bedrooms also makes sure everyone gets a good night sleep and children can take scheduled naps, adding to the enjoyment of everyone's vacation.
Some houses or apartments may also have laundry facilities allowing you to pack much lighter and save on baggage fees. JetSetBabies can ship packages to most home rentals by shipping directly to the management company that overseas the rentals or by schedule specific date and time deliveries with the carrier, basically, scheduling the package to deliver on your arrival date.
Here are some other websites that provide more information on arranging lodging alternatives:
Affordable Getaway Ideas
Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals by Owners
Home Exchanges
Home Exchange Vacations
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Friday, July 25, 2008
Baby proofing your hotel room
Baby proofing your hotel room does not need to be as extensive as your home, buy by taking a few simple steps can help your baby stay safe when on vacation.
Start by calling the hotel you are staying at and asking them what steps they can take ahead of time to baby proof your room. Some hotels will provide things like outlet plugs, toilet latches, drawer locks and other items.
Bring along a roll of blue painters tape, outlet plugs (if not provided by the hotel), a toilet latch and some twist ties. These few simple household items can baby proof in no time.
Upon arriving to your hotel, begin by removing anything dangerous that is in your child's reach. Also, check the television and stand and make sure its sturdy enough should baby pull himself/herself up on it. You can tape down electrical cords with the blue tape.
Look for small items that baby could put in his or her mouth - check under the bed, in drawers, and under all furniture.
Move drapery cords up out of baby's reach or tie them up using a twist tie.
Keep the bathroom door closed at all times, or else drape a towel over the top so the door doesn't slam shut on baby's fingers.
You can use the tape to tape shut any drawers you don't want baby to be able to open.
Close and lock all windows and doors, especially patio doors.
Use the blue tape to pad any sharp corners.
If the hotel has provided you with a crib, check it carefully for safety. Make sure the mattress fits tight. Never use a mattress in a pack 'n play as the stretchy sides allow for baby's head to get caught between the sides and the mattress. Check all the railings and bars and make sure everything is tight and in proper working order.
Finally, move any trash cans to the top of dressers or tables or in closets. It's easy to forget and throw something in the trash that your child can dig out and put in their mouth.
Start by calling the hotel you are staying at and asking them what steps they can take ahead of time to baby proof your room. Some hotels will provide things like outlet plugs, toilet latches, drawer locks and other items.
Bring along a roll of blue painters tape, outlet plugs (if not provided by the hotel), a toilet latch and some twist ties. These few simple household items can baby proof in no time.
Upon arriving to your hotel, begin by removing anything dangerous that is in your child's reach. Also, check the television and stand and make sure its sturdy enough should baby pull himself/herself up on it. You can tape down electrical cords with the blue tape.
Look for small items that baby could put in his or her mouth - check under the bed, in drawers, and under all furniture.
Move drapery cords up out of baby's reach or tie them up using a twist tie.
Keep the bathroom door closed at all times, or else drape a towel over the top so the door doesn't slam shut on baby's fingers.
You can use the tape to tape shut any drawers you don't want baby to be able to open.
Close and lock all windows and doors, especially patio doors.
Use the blue tape to pad any sharp corners.
If the hotel has provided you with a crib, check it carefully for safety. Make sure the mattress fits tight. Never use a mattress in a pack 'n play as the stretchy sides allow for baby's head to get caught between the sides and the mattress. Check all the railings and bars and make sure everything is tight and in proper working order.
Finally, move any trash cans to the top of dressers or tables or in closets. It's easy to forget and throw something in the trash that your child can dig out and put in their mouth.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Introduction to JetSetBabies
JetSetBabies opened its "doors" for business on February 13, 2003...but the concept was born way before than. In March of 2001, I was taking a trip to Phoenix with my two children, Aaron, then 7, and Anna was just 7 months. While trying to figure out how I was going to pack and carry all my baby supplies by myself, I thought I could probably buy baby supplies on-line and ship them directly to my vacation destination. Well, I searched the web and couldn't find a company that specialized in providing that service, so instead, I bought some baby food, diapers, and other groceries at NetGrocer and sent them ahead. Needless to say, it was fabulous to have a huge box of supplies waiting for me when I arrived and not having had to carry them.
When I returned from my trip, I mentioned to a friend what I had done, and happened to say that I was surprised I couldn't find a company that did only that. She turned to me and said - "Why don't we do it". And so the company http://www.jetsetbabies.com/ was born. We spent several months building a website, choosing products, and finding a wholesaler, as well as all the paperwork that goes into starting a new business. We had the JetSetBabies site ready to launch and chose a start date of Oct. 1, 2001. However, in September of 2001, tragedy struck the U.S. and we were apprehensive about how the terrorist attacks would affect the travel industry. We agreed to wait a year before starting our new business. A year lasted a little longer than anticipated, but we turned on the site in February of 2003.
JetSetBabies has not only been a fun and exciting venture for us as business owners, but become a helping hand to traveling parents all over the world. If you've never used our services, we ship diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, and hundreds of other baby supplies that you use on a daily basis....directly to your vacation destination so it is waiting upon arrival. No more need to lug heavy suitcases, and pay overweight fees at the airport. No more finding a grocery store in a new city you've never been to before. What a lifesaver for the vacationing parents.
We ship all over the world and we also ship to places within the United States for people coming here from other places in the world.
We also do home delivery of all of our products. We even do home delivery to other parts of the world. Please check us out often.
Happy travels!
When I returned from my trip, I mentioned to a friend what I had done, and happened to say that I was surprised I couldn't find a company that did only that. She turned to me and said - "Why don't we do it". And so the company http://www.jetsetbabies.com/ was born. We spent several months building a website, choosing products, and finding a wholesaler, as well as all the paperwork that goes into starting a new business. We had the JetSetBabies site ready to launch and chose a start date of Oct. 1, 2001. However, in September of 2001, tragedy struck the U.S. and we were apprehensive about how the terrorist attacks would affect the travel industry. We agreed to wait a year before starting our new business. A year lasted a little longer than anticipated, but we turned on the site in February of 2003.
JetSetBabies has not only been a fun and exciting venture for us as business owners, but become a helping hand to traveling parents all over the world. If you've never used our services, we ship diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, and hundreds of other baby supplies that you use on a daily basis....directly to your vacation destination so it is waiting upon arrival. No more need to lug heavy suitcases, and pay overweight fees at the airport. No more finding a grocery store in a new city you've never been to before. What a lifesaver for the vacationing parents.
We ship all over the world and we also ship to places within the United States for people coming here from other places in the world.
We also do home delivery of all of our products. We even do home delivery to other parts of the world. Please check us out often.
Happy travels!
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