The Deal Mommy

I’m so happy to present the confirmed speakers and schedule for  “Family Travel For Real Life”!

FT4RL will be held August 23 at the Hyatt House Dulles Airport in the Washington DC suburbs. Registration will begin at 9AM and sessions will run from 10-5:00 with a lunch and afternoon snack break included in admission. I’m SO grateful to our speakers who are volunteering their time (and getting here from coast to coast on their own dimes). It shows how much we all really care about the topic and want to share our knowledge with you.

Confirmed Speakers and Schedule:

• 9:00-9:45: Registration and meet your fellow travelers
• 9:45-10:00: Welcome from The Deal Mommy
• 10:00-10:55: Shawn Coomer, Dad, from Miles to Memories on the topic of extended travel with your kids (with an assist from The Deal Mommy on Camp Mom).
• 11:00-11:55: Phil, Dad of 2, from Miles Abound on how to earn miles without opening 10 credit cards in one day or spending 20K a month and which programs are best for families.
• 12:00-12:55: Lunch (be sure to use this time to meet new friends and chat travel!)
• 1:00-1:55: Jason Steele, Dad of 2 and well-known points expert, on using those points on family travel (Have you ever tried to book 4 award tickets?)
• 2:00-2:55: Susan DeBruhl, Mom and Grandma, from Carolina Travel Girl on lodging options when a regular hotel room just isn’t gonna cut it. I’ll have lots to share on this topic as well, including how I rent condos worldwide for $35/night!
• 2:55-3:10: Afternoon Break and snack
• 3:10-4:05:  Debra Schroeder, Mom of 2, from Traveling Well for Less on how to keep saving once you get to your destination.
• 4:05-5:00: Ask the Speakers session. Make sure to bring your specific travel questions!

The schedule might get tweaked as speakers have been coming out of the woodwork and I’d love to fit more in, but don’t want to shortchange anyone’s session.  It’s a good problem to have!

I keep forgetting to mention: Awesome Door Prizes!

And finally (drum roll), here’s the link to register. Early Bird Tickets are still available at $49, but they are going fast. After they are sold out, Tickets will be $59.

Family Travel for Real Life Ticket Sales

Hyatt House offers a group room rate of $85 (pre-tax), but I’d keep an eye on Hyatt.com as prices for the weekends tend to go lower. If you’ve never stayed at a Hyatt House, you’re in for a treat! All rooms are full suites and breakfast is complimentary and includes fresh omelettes. I’ll definitely be there Friday night and will be happy to co-ordinate a dinner or happy hour for any staying over. I’m also open to putting together a group Saturday night as I know a few of you want to come on the other end of the weekend.

Will we see you at FT4RL? I can’t wait to talk travel with fellow parents!