While we begin to gear up for the summer travel season, I have some very exciting news to share with you! I am now officially an Alamo Chief Travel Mom! One of my favorite things about being a blogger and using social media is that I have the opportunity to share my love of travel with you guys - and hopefully inspire you to do some traveling of your own! As an Alamo Chief Travel Mom, I will be joining a few other incredibly awesome, travel-savvy bloggers over the next few months to help inspire you to get out and see the world with your kids!
Whether it's a family road trip to visit the grandparents and splash in the river in North Carolina...
Or a European cruise or trip to Europe to explore the sights of Rome...
I hope that we are able to inspire you to get up, pack your bags, and set off on your own adventure with the family this summer!
The Alamo Chief Travel Moms are made up of myself, Liz Mays from A Nut In A Nutshell, Crissy Page from Dear Crissy, Angela Sellari from About a Mom and Stacie Connerty from The Divine Miss Mommy. We all come from families of different sizes, kids of different ages and different interests when it comes to travel, so you are in for a real variety of information over the next few months!
We will be covering topics such as preparing for a fun journey (because getting there is half the fun!), personalizing your vacation, capturing the moment and how to have the best summer ever!
Keep an eye out for next month's first Alamo Chief Travel Moms story, where we will be talking about preparing for a fun journey. We will be focusing on how you can make the journey TO your vacation destination fun too!
Are you already planning your summer vacations? Alamo has a great program called Alamo Insiders, which is a free membership that allows you receive 10% off rentals plus other great discounts! You can sign up for Alamo Insiders here!
Don't forget to check out the Alamo Website for great travel deals, and like the Alamo Facebook Page too - you don't want to miss any fun promotions!
Savvy parents are increasingly including their kids in family vacation planning. In fact, 63 percent of parents said their children influenced their choice of vacation destination, according to the 2014 Portrait of the American Travelers survey. With this in mind, Alamo Rent A Car partnered with Eileen Ogintz, nationally syndicated family travel columnist and creator of TakingTheKids.com, to create an original infographic from the kids’ point of view.
This Alamo infographic features key stats and 10 original ideas from kids to help parents everywhere increase the fun while planning, packing, participating in activities and making memories for their family vacations.
No matter where you take the kids or how much you spend on your family vacation, what’s important is enjoying your time together and making memories for a lifetime!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
Congrats! That sounds like a lot of fun and you guys are going to have a great summer. I can't wait to hear about what you have in store!
Shell
This is so cool! Congrats! We have two road trips planned this summer.
susan
This is wonderful! Congrats! You are made for this, traveling is what you do! And Alamo is there for all of us travelers.
Jennifer
Congrats! This is SO perfect for you!!
Debra
Congrats! This sounds like it will be a lot of fun. We've got a few trips that involving driving this summer so I'll be looking for tips!
Sabrina Radke
I'm really looking forward to this series! I've never been on vacation let alone with my kids and want to enjoy our time but still be efficient and grab it all on camera too!
Krystyn
Congrats! So happy for you all. What a great opportunity. I can't wait to hear more!
Crissy Page
I'm so psyched to be embarking on this adventure with you, yay!
Lindsey
COngrats! I know 4/5 of you, which is awesome. The infographic of the kids is wonderful!
Jaime
This sounds like a fun opportunity for you! We haven't fully discussed our summer plans yet, but wherever we go, it'll definitely be within driving distance. (We haven't tried to fly with our toddler yet!)
Karen
This sounds great! We are taking our annual trip to Cape Cod this summer. Looking forward to our trip!
Melissa
Sounds like you are going to have a blast! Congrats!
Shop with Me Mama (Kim)
You are perfect for this! You love to travel and I can't wait to hear all about your travels!!! How fun!
Rachael
Congrats to you and the other travel moms. I hope to do some road tripping this fall.
Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom)
This looks like such a fun campaign! And what a fun group of bloggers with whom you get to share the experience. I love the infographic; it's very helpful!
brett
SO excited for you- and some of my fave blogging pals!! woot!! can't wait to see what's next for all of you
Chrysa
Alamo chose such an awesome bunch for their Chief Travel Moms!! I'm excited to hear more about all of your adventures!
Liz Mays
It's going to be a summer of fun and adventure! I'm totally geeked about it!
Aimee
This is so cool! We do road trips a ton, I look forward to your tips and advice!
Melanie S.
When we have a long trip to go on, we always get the kids a new book or something to make the ride a little more interesting for them and easier for us. It helps a lot!
Rosey
Hey, I know that fountain! I put my pennies in. 🙂
Looking forward to reading about the summer adventures!
Janel C.
Congrats on becoming an Alamo Ambassador! You are part of a great blogging group! I am looking forward to all the travel information you will be providing this spring and summer.
Dina
We are going to the beach this summer. We are going to Rome in the fall. Where are you at in Rome so I can put it on our list of sites to see? Oh congrats!
Tracey
What a cool opportunity for you! Looking forward to seeing more posts on this!
Melissa
Congratulations! So excited for you, what a great group of bloggers. I look forward to following along.
Elizabeth Norton
I am looking forward to a fantastic time reading and watching all of your road trips happen. So exciting.
Christina S
This sounds like you'll have lots of fun! Congrats!
Melinda
we'll be driving to Florida this summer. I thought briefly about renting a car instead, I think it would be a less stressful then taking our own.
Janeane Davis
This is indeed a wonderful honor. I am looking forward to reading what you will share as you work this appointment.
Dawn Lopez
Whoo hoo! I am SO excited for you and totally couldn't think of a more awesome person to be an Alamo Chief, you rock! Can't wait to follow your journey 😉
Linette
Yay! Congrats! We'll be traveling quite a bit this summer, and I'm so looking forward to it!
Brett
I'm so excited for you both. Perfect ladies they chose for this campaign 🙂
Can't wait to see what's next!
Ellen Christian
I can't wait for summer! I have so many things planned!
Krissy
Congratulations! I need a rental car - can you get me a discount? ha!
Angela
I am so excited to sit on this panel with you. It's going to be an exciting journey for sure!
Tess
What a fun panel to be on! I hope to go on a vacation this year!
Michele
What an amazing group of Moms! Congrats. I plan to hit the road this summer in a rental car. I'll be looking forward to your tips!
Brandy
Congrats! I can't wait to read about your adventures your sure to take this summer. Preparing for travels is one of the biggest keys to a successful vacation I believe.
Mama to 5 BLessings
congrats! I have never rented a car before but I have heard great things about this company.
Krystal
I recognize some of these bloggers! What an honor. Thanks for sharing the infographic.
Tammi
What a fun program, congrats! Can't wait to read more this Summer!
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom
CONGRATS!!!!! That's exciting; I can't wait to hear all the fun things you will have to share and the places you will see..
Nicole B
Congratulations, that is so exciting for you! I look forward to reading your blog posts. We're taking off on our first road trip of the season soon. Maybe we'll cross paths! 🙂
Jennifer Soltys
I agree they picked a fabulous bunch! Can't wait to see what you all have in store!!
mElissa
Congrats! I look forward to hearing more about your travels!
Shauna
Oh my goodness, how cool. We are traveling this summer to MD, so I will have to check out their deals. Thanks so much
Sarah
What a great group of bloggers! I can't wait to see where your adventures take you!
Pam
They certainly picked a great group for this. Can't wait to see your adventures!
Nancy Lustri
I'm so excited for you, Liz and all the ladies. It should be a wonderful experience. I'm so glad that we will be able to come along (at least on your blog) and enjoy the journey with you.
Marina
Congrats! Great group of ladies!! Can't wait to follow along!
Amber Edwards
This is seriously so exciting! I'm so proud of you! You are seriously going to rock being a chief travel mom!
Heather
So happy for you! What a great group of bloggers! I can't wait to read all about your travel tips!
kristin
Congrats on the new opportunity! I must say you are totally perfect for it!
Katy Rawson
Congratulations! This is so awesome. I look forward to your Alamo posts and reading all your great travel tips.
Dawn
What a great group of Insiders. I am looking forward to reading all of your posts to come.
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking
What a great opportunity! ...and a great group of women they chose! Congrats!