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How to Fly Your Family First Class for (Almost) Free

Do you ever dream about taking your family on an amazing family vacation in which you fly first class to London, Paris, or even further afield – perhaps a safari in Africa or snorkeling in the Maldives? But then the reality of an expensive and harrowing long-haul flight in coach sinks in, and you sigh, starting to plan a trip to see relatives or a quick jaunt to Florida, the Caribbean or the West Coast.

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The Best Airlines and Hotel Chains for Baby Travel: What Every New Mom Should Know

Traveling with little ones is not easy. Anyone who tells you differently is delusional. Objections? Let me know below or, for the love of god, tell us your secrets! With summer travel in full swing, readers and friends alike have been asking me for the secrets to baby travel success. My answer: find people, services, devices, and a sense of humor to help ease the pain. Travel does not have to start with a negative.

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Flying in the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Flying during the first trimester of pregnancy is perfectly safe, unless you are experiencing pregnancy complications. To be on the safe side, however, many expectant moms prefer to wait until the second trimester when early pregnancy symptoms start to subside. Most airlines do not restrict traveling for pregnancy women until the 8th month of pregnancy. If you need to take a trip, the first or second trimester is the time to do it. If you do plan on flying during the first trimester, plan ahead so that you are prepared to deal with any of the special requirements of your pregnancy while traveling.