It’s giving family fun.

By “it” we mean our family-friendly travel recommendations. Whether you’re planning for spring break or a future vacation, we’ve got where to go, when to leave and how to make it work for your budget. Keep scrolling for tips to plan your next family trip.

The pre-check

The week’s latest travel stories and news.

• Spring break ready? Check.
  
  TSA is gearing up for an influx of crowds – both in the normal security and precheck lanes – at airports around the country.
• More ways to San Juan.
  
  Both Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced that they would soon be launching new routes to Puerto Rico this spring.
• The ski-son isn’t over.
  
  Traveling with ski gear can be such a drag, but it doesn’t have to be – here are some tips for making your next ski getaway hassle-free.

• Those summer flights.
  
  Airports around Europe and the US are getting ready for summer travel and are hopeful that things could run smoother this year.
• Families that sit together…
  
  Stay together with United’s booking technology – the airline plans to introduce new seat mapping software to help make this happen.

Trending travel

Pack your bags, kiddos.

Traveling with the fam doesn’t have to be a whole (expensive) thing. Whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, we’ve got ideas for how to plan a trip with the kids that’s actually fun for everyone – including your wallet. According to our data, here are some money-saving hacks for your next vacation:

• Consider these domestic spots.
  
  Myrtle Beach has low cost carriers, like Spirit, which fly to the coast for less. Denver also has flights for around $600 roundtrip* if the outdoors are your thing.
  
  Search flights
• Somewhere tropical is possible.
  
  Try searching for Caribbean destinations like San Juan, Santo Domingo and Montego Bay. Flights to these spots are all scoped to be under $600*.
  
  Find deals

• Try to get away midweek.
  
  Domestic flights are 13% cheaper on Wednesdays and 15% more expensive on Sundays. We’d also book at least four weeks in advance.**
  
  Explore destinations
• Try this airport helper.
  
  If you’re an Apple Watch user, our Trips tool can notify you about gate information and details on where to grab your luggage from baggage claim.
  
  Get the app.

Tricks of the trade

Business trips are making a comeback.

Since many companies are asking employees to return to the office, business trips are becoming a more regular thing. In fact, our numbers show that there’s been a spike in business travel, with searches for work trips hovering just below searches for leisure. If you’re traveling for work soon, look into KAYAK Biz for free planning tools, travel discounts and help getting approvals.

Sign up for KAYAK Biz to integrate everything you love about KAYAK with your 9-to-5 endeavors.

Community voices

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