Self-proclaimed Travel Mom Emily Kaufman has written a handy guide for mothers (and fathers!) in search of strategy when it comes to planning a family vacation. Although the reviews are mixed on just how useful this book really is, I thought The Travel Mom’s Ultimate Book of Family Travel was still worth a mention as part of this week’s Mother’s Day reading roundup.
The book is really geared to moms who need help planning their very first family vacation, so it might be a cool Mother’s Day gift for first-time moms itching for a summer vacation. It includes general trip planning advice, as well as a series of suggested family-friendly destinations. Check it out of the library before buying though, as some reviewers have said it’s really only valuable as a primer. Basically, it’s light on content that you’ll need to refer to again and again, but could really offer up some good ideas for rookie travel moms.
Kaufman has two kids of her own, and is a travel contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America and Woman’s Day magazine.