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NEW YORK (CBS 2) – Summer is here and for many, that means family travel.

If you haven’t, here are some things you should know from travel expert Mark Murphy:

Leave In A Flash

Everyone should sign up for the last-minute email alerts that the airlines provide. They use these to fill seats that have been left unsold and that will literally perish if not filled. They use something called yield management and offer many different price points on the same flight to spur someone to book. You might find a great deal as long as you are flexible as to where you are going as the most popular routes and destinations seldom see these kinds of last-minute deals.

Family Of Three Or More

Call a travel professional. When you are traveling with a group, even your own family, they will be an invaluable resource in terms of information and time-savings. A good travel pro will ask you questions to understand the profile of your family and the individual needs of each traveler. Based on that information and the specific goals of the trip they will make recommendations to match you with the best experience.

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Have you ever asked the question: “Why use a travel agent when I can book online and save a third party markup?”  At Endless Travel, we feel that this question is asked daily by thousands of travelers and more often than not, the assumed answer is incorrect.

To get straight to it, did you know that you can get the same rates posted online or even directly contacting a resort as you can through a travel agent?  The perception is that a travel agent is a third party and therefore costs more for their personalized treatment.  Have you ever thought of your online booking tool as a third party? You should.  Have you considered that resorts don’t give a one-time client the same price as an agent?  No matter where you purchase your travel amenities, there is a built in cost for marketing and advertising.  The only variable that changes is who gets those built in marketing and advertising dollars.

Endless Travel has: 10 Tips for Families Looking to Travel with Their Kids This Summer

Nearly one third of adult leisure travelers are parents and grandparents, taking an average 4.5 trips each year (U.S. Travel Association). With summer around the corner, moms and dads are ready to tap into their vacation days and make some good old-fashioned family time.

Here are tips that allow parents to make the best of their vacation while their children are still young.

1.       Young kids love being with mom and dad, so while on vacation, making a trip to local beach or state park can be just as fun as a pricey excursion to a crowded amusement part. Just shake things up with a few new travel toys.

2.       Search for freebies. Many towns offer a free concert or outdoor movie, and libraries often host events—from juggling seminars to costumed parades. Once you arrive at your destination, head to the local library and scan the bulletin for upcoming events.

3.       Don’t take ‘family friendly’ to heart. Call venues to see if they have cribs, high-chairs and booster seats. Also bring quiet, colorful toys, like spinners that attach to tables or table trays with a suction cup.

4.       Press all buttons before they press yours—make sure the sound/effects and melodies of toys won’t drive you crazy over a long car ride.

5.       Don’t bring your child’s favorite toys. Losing an adored blanket or stuffed animal will put a damper on the trip. Try picking up a few filler toys just for the trip.