Whether your family is heading off on spring break or looking forward to a summer getaway, every trip is an opportunity to become a smarter, savvier traveler. This week we focus on how to leave on your trip, easy steps you can take to stay healthy on your next flight, and what to do if your phone takes a plunge.

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Smart Travel Tricks Everyone Should Know

Whether your family is heading off on spring break or looking forward to a summer getaway, every trip is an opportunity to become a smarter, savvier traveler. This week we focus on how to leave on your trip, easy steps you can take to stay healthy on your next flight, and what to do if your phone takes a plunge.

Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
Family Vacations Expert
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Vacation Countdown: 17 Smart Things to Do Before Leaving Home  

Your vacation will be more carefree if your exit from workaday life doesn't feel like you're getting out of Dodge. Our easy step-by-step guide will take you from home to holiday without breaking a sweat.

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6 Things to Disinfect Every Time You Fly  

Want to keep your family healthy when you fly? Better pack some hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes in your carry-on.
The website TravelMath recently tackled the issue of airport and airplane hygiene, sending a microbiologist to take bacterial samples from five airports and four flights.

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What to Do When Your Smartphone Gets Wet
Uh-Oh! Here's What to Do If Your Smartphone Gets Wet  

When we're on vacation, we're likely to take our smartphones to the beach, water park, and swimming pool. So what happens if your phone gets wet or even submerged in water? Can your photos and information be saved? Here's a list of dos and don'ts on how to protect your photos and data.

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Woodstock Inn & Resort for Family Getaways
Review: Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, VT  
For families looking for a relaxing Vermont getaway with a host of family activities, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is an excellent upscale choice. Blessed with a superb location right on the stately village green, this four-season resort offers family hikes, farm visits, and afternoon cookies and cider. 
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