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Family travel Fall 2026. |
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Starting in November, one of brightest spots in our state of California is the western monarch migration. |
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| From November to February monarch butterflies overwinter in three best monarch sanctuaries - Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove (Monterey) and Pismo Beach. | |||
| Heading into the holidays, it's time to start planning international trips for December holiday season. | |||
| Christmas season in Europe is unforgettable, and now is the time to plan a trip. Christmas markets of Munich, Basel and Strasbourg are magical! London goes all out and Seville has longest Christmas season. | |||
Weather has become more extreme year round, causing travel disruptions. |
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Prepare for no electricity, dust storms out of nowhere, torrential rain, wildfires, cities with unseasonal temperatures. Climate change is here. |
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| Be sure to have your airline app for notifications and changes in your plane schedule, and family carry-on bags with everything you need, in case flight is delayed. | |||
| Essential app for live flight information is FlightAware. | |||
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Tips for November 2026: |
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Before and during your trip, check the weather conditions for your destination. In the United States, website weather.gov has most accurate information. |
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Do not use AI summaries for weather alerts, as there can be errors. (E.g. For tsunami warning in Hawaii, AI declared warning was over too soon.) |
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Also on Travel for Kids Bluesky posts with travel tips every week. |
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| Find lots of travel tips and and travel information. Here's a selection: | |||
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Family vacations in December | ||
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Christmas in Europe | ||
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Monarch butterflies have arrived | ||
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Stay overnight at the airport | ||
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Seville at Christmas: Feliz Navidad | ||
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California Deserts - When to Visit | ||
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Travel Books for Toddlers | ||
Nov. 1, 2026 |
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