My Traveling Buddy was launched by a first-time mom, who needed and loved to travel.   Now that baby makes 3 (or 4 or 5…) I wondered,”how do we do this!?”  Like many of you, my

friends and family are spread out so we need to travel to be together, and there

is always that much needed vacation to look forward to.

So, I read books and magazines and scoured the Internet looking for answers to my questions.  I found there were some great products available, created out of necessity and incredible innovation. I also picked up some great tips along the way from all you folks that know.  Then came the rather daunting task of figuring out all of the airline and airport rules and regulations.   I just couldn’t help but think, “Wouldn’t it be great if there was one web site that provided you with all of this?”  My Traveling Buddy was born for all the families on-the-go, in hopes that we will beyour first destination for traveling with young children. 

Thank you for the opportunity to start a relationship with you and your family that is worthy

of the limited time you have to sit down in front of the computer. I absolutely love traveling with my family, it is bonding time like no other.  I have collected everything that I think makes it just a bit easier, hope you like it!

Enjoy the Journey!
Mia

From Concierge.com, Travel Agent Finder:

Recommended for Trips with Young Children. Whether you want to get away with your kids at a beach resort or reconnect with your spouse at a romantic inn, this mother of two youngsters considers every aspect—down to the stroller-friendliness of a resort. One-bedroom suites with rollaway beds are often cheaper than two connecting rooms, she says, and will give you more space to share

Kimberly Wilson Wetty joined Valerie Wilson Travel in February 1995.  In December 2005, Kimberly became Co-President and part owner of the company.

She represents Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. on several Advisory Boards including Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Travel + Leisure Magazine, Classic Vacations and Cambridge Beaches.  Respected as a travel expert, she is often interviewed for TV programs (CNBC, WB11 News, The Exchange, and Travel Log); regularly quoted in consumer and trade publications; asked to participate in round table discussions; and used as a “sounding board” for new ideas, products and promotions.

Awards and achievements include Top Travel Specialist from Condé Nast Traveler (2005, 2006 and 2007) for “Family Travel with Children;” Forty Under Forty from Travel Weekly (2003) for professionals under 40 years of age making a difference in the travel industry; and listed in 100 Rising Stars from Travel Agent Magazine (1999).  Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. was the cover story the January 2006 issue Luxury Travel Advisory.  Kimberly is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).

Personal interests for Kimberly include running (completed the 1997 NYC Marathon), cooking, reading and traveling.  She remains an active alumna and volunteer for Bucknell University and is the mother of a 7 year old son and 3 year old daughter.

Contact Kimberly:
212-592-1218
kimberlyww@vwti.com
vwti.com

Scotty Kober is the creator of the I'm A Good Little Traveler! Shae by Air DVD Toolkit™ and its companion website goodlittletraveler.com. She is a world traveler who didn't want to give up traveling just because she had a child, and is committed to changing the discussion about traveling families from "how to prepare for (the hell of) flying with kids?" to "How Can We Prepare Our Toddlers To Travel?"

Scotty believes that children, even young children, have the capacity to understand what to expect, what is expected of them, and to play an active role in the journey itself. Endorsed in Northwest Airlines' inflight magazine, NWA World Traveler, as well as USC Childcare Programs, TripConnect, Inside Motherhood, the Orange County Register and more, the Shae by Air DVD Toolkit™ is the only product on the market today FOR CHILDREN to help prepare them to fly. PREPARE (Your Toddler) For a Great Trip!

Shae by Air is available in the Toddler and Preschooler Travel Shop here on MyTravelingBuddy.com

Jet With Kids: Taking the Fear Out of Flying...WITH YOUR KIDS!

The author and founder of Jet With Kids the website, book, and blog, Anya Clowers, RN, is a post-surgical specialist and thirty-year veteran of air travel. Taking her first flight as a 3 year-old, Anya has flown over 400,000 miles and navigated through over 100 airports. Her son had his first wonderful flight when he was just 2 months old and they haven’t slowed-down since!

Her book Jet With Kids: Taking the Fear Out of Flying...WITH YOUR KIDS!  has been praised by Transportation Safety Experts, Veteran Airline Employees, Pediatricians, and Travel Agents as being an excellent resource and one that “every traveling family should have”. A panel of over 20 Travel Experts contributed to the resources of Jet With Kids, the ONLY book  on the market dedicated to flying with kids. Updated travel regulations, documentation requirements, insider tips, and sound advice can be found at  www.JetWithKids.com/blog