Press/Media

Meet the Founder, Editor & Content Chief

Eileen Gunn, Founder and Content Chief, loves talking with reporters about family travel. 

She has been interviewed by U.S. News World Report, USA Today, “Good Day New York,” CNN, Fox News, MainStreet.com, Martha Stewart Radio, WSJ Radio, ABC Digital, New York Newsday, Bloomberg Business Week, The Oakland Tribune, Family Travel Magazine, Go Escapes magazine (USA Today’s), and more.

She has traveled on 5 continents and has traveled by train, plane, ship, boat, car, moped tuk-tuk, double-decker bus and more. She can talk about the ins and outs of travel with a tot, a child and a tween.

If you are a reporter looking for expert insights on parents, kids and travel reach out by email.

For more information about Eileen, see our About page.

Media Quotes and Guest Posts

• 17 Most Popular French Drinks Travel Boo
• Family Travel Expectations for 2021 Our Globe Trotters
• Romantic Getaways in Upstate NY Travel Bliss Now
• Santa Claus Around the World Bon Voyage With Kids
• The Best Travel Strollers for 2020 US News & World Report
• Williamsburg With Kids DQ Travel
• FamiliesGo! Offers Tips on Traveling With Children CardRates.com
• Fun Fall Activities Around the U.S. Kids Are a Trip
• Traveling To These Places With Teens Is Fun Lifney
• 25 Movies Set In Paris Travel With Mei & Kirstin
• How To Travel Without Leaving Home: 24 Staycation Ideas Mindful Travels
• Indoor Activities For Babies, Toddlers, and Kids Parenthood 4Ever
• Books to Inspire Travel Across 5 Continents Tips 4 Trips
• 23 Unusual Things To Do in Paris Emily Luxton Travels
• 13 Ways to Make Traveling With a Toddler Easier. ChatterSource
• Best Foodie Destinations in the U.S. Mindful Travel
• 14 Common Disney Mistakes To & From Family
• Must Have Travel Items from 34 Travel Bloggers Claire’s Itchy Feet:
• Best Babymoon Destinations: U.S. Edition Wandermust Family
• The Best Family Resorts in Mexico Along for the Trip
• Feature Interview: How I Flew To Paris for Free Nerdwallet
• Best Places to Travel With Kids in 2019 Kids Are A Trip
• 18 Sneaky Ways Disney Gets You To Spend More Money Readers Digest
• 7 Vacation Ideas for Hard-to-Please Tweens Family Vacation Critic
• 27 Expert Tips for a Magical Disneyland Trip With Kids RetailMeNot
• Journalists Struggle Amid Ad Riches The O’Dwyer Report
• Best Places for Kids in New York City ThriftyFamilyTravels
• How To Travel Abroad Safely With Young Children WorldTrips.com
• 30 of the Most Beautiful Cities in France Untold Morsels
• 5 Ways to Ruin Your All-Inclusive Vacation Family Vacation Critic
• Best Travel Memoirs to Inspire Wanderlust The Travel Mamas
• The Best U.S. Islands for Families Family Travel Magazine
• 13 Big Lessons for Memorable Family Travel  Blue Dolphin Yamba
• 13 Awesome Resorts for Families in the Caribbean and Mexico Gone With the Family
•  Screen Addiction is Destroying Travel: Here’s How To Stop It Christopher Elliott/ABC News
• The Best Family Friendly Hotels Family Travel Magazine
• Tips for Traveling Alone With Kids Tin Box Traveler
• The Best Family Vacation Destinations for 2018 Kids are a Trip
• 20 Tips to Get the Most out of Disney World Otis & Us
• What To See and Skip in Edinburgh ABC News/Travelzoo
• What Is The Best Age for a First Trip to Disney? Smart Mouse Travel
• 14 Incredible Destinations in Canada for Families 5 Lost Together
• Moms, It’s OK to Travel Solo Detail Oriented Traveler
• Business, Leisure Travelers Ponder Flying Without Laptops  The Associated Press
• What Not To Do While Traveling With Kids Frugal Florida Mom
• 6 Ways to Entertain Kids While Traveling Family Off Duty
• Best Travel Books and Destination Guides for Kids Full Suitcase
• 12 Tips for a Road Trip with Toddlers Family Vacation Critic
• Traveling With Kids on A Budget Opploans
• How To Make it Easier Flying With a Baby Travel With Boys
• Survival Guide For Your First Family Festival  Tin Box Traveler
• 12 of Europe’s Best Museums for Kids Tapped Out Travelers
• Family Travel in a Tricky New Travel Climate Family Travel Association
• The Science of Sleeping Away From Home USA Today
• Travelers Share Lessons Learned Overseas American Public Media
• When It’s OK To Give Kids a Tablet Wall Street Journal 
• Give Children the Gift of Travel CNN.com
• Abandoning the Hearth For Christmas CNN.com
• 50/20/30 Guide to Summer: How to Have Fun in the Sun and Not Bust Your Budget: Learnvest
• Do You Compromise Too Much To Save On Travel?: Learnvest:
• Best Family Travel Blogs We Love Red Tricycle:
• Happy (Working) Mother’s Day: Has the Balancing Act Gotten Any Easier? The Guardian; Suzanne McGee
• 10 Ways to Enjoy Winter Sports Without Going Broke Mainstreet.com
• Hotels Roll Out Bedtime Amenities for Tiny Travelers ABC Digital
• Spring break survival guide Maryland Family Magazine
• House Vs. Hotel: Which Lodging Style is Better For Your Trip?Go Escapes magazine (USA Today)
• What if Fed-Up Travelers Ran the Travel Industry? Fox News
• Packing Tips From World Traveling Families Family Adventure Summit
• The Best Travel Books for Children The Travel Mamas
• Best Family Hotels RoundUp Family Travel Magazine
• Unique Holiday Themed Adventures Adventure Mom
• Child Friendly Hotels Kids Love Just Go Places
• The Best Family Destinations for 2017 Globetotting
• Is Family Travel A Waste of Time? (Surely not!) Family Travel Association
• 25 Underrated U.S. Cities To Visit With Kids Gone With The Family
• The Best Family Travel Destinations Full Suitcase
• Where Families Choose To Cruise Family Adventure Project
• Top 20 Family Travel Blogs of 2016 Holiday Lettings by Trip Advisor
• Solo Parent Travel Tips Taylor Hearts Travel
• 11 Travelers Share Their Summer Adventures Adventure Mom
• How Do You Manage to Travel During the School Year? 365 Atlanta Family
• Capturing the Red, White & Blue Through Travel Carpe Travel
• Tips for Peak Season Travel Travel Babbo
• Road Trip Edition Zing Podcast
• Traveling With Toddlers: No Risk, No Reward Smart Coos
• 57 Life-Changing Travel Tips Vacatia
• 18 of the Best Ski Resorts For Families in 2016 ColumbusDirect
• Family Travelers Share their Favorite Playgrounds around the World Carpe Diem Our Way
• With FamiliesGo!’s Eileen Gunn Pink Pangea
• Top Quebec City Travel Tips Wandering Educators
• Best U.S. Christmas Destinations For Families Tips For Family Trips
• 50 States of Best Cupcakes in the U.S. Walking On Travels
• How Schools Punish Kids Who Like To Travel Mom.Me
• Family Travelers Share Their Favorite Playgrounds Around the World Carpe Diem Our Way
• Travel Writers’ Secrets: Top Montreal Tips Wandering Educators
• Travel bloggers weigh in: How to pitch a successful guest post Examiner.com
• FlyingKids Interview With FamiliesGo! FlyingKids
• Rendezvous With Eileen From FamiliesGo! Reflections Enroute
• How To Travel With Kids — And Stay Sane Care.com
• 27 Writers Discuss their #1 Travel Tip Headed Abroad 
• Top Family Travel Blogs to Follow in 2015 Peanuts or Pretzels; 
• 5 Ways to Save Money During Peak Travel Season Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Family Travel Budget Tips: Saving Money on Your Vacation Family Travel Magazine 
• Home Sharing Makes Impossible Vacations Possible Big Family Travel The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Holiday DealChecker
• A Toddler-Friendly (& Free) Vacation Activity Hint Mama
• What To Pack for a Ski Trip TravelFashionGirl
• 18 Ski Packing Dos and Don’ts TravelFashionGirl
• Startup Stories: Making Family Travel Planning Less of a Headache Project Eve
• Things To Do Before Traveling Abroad Family Travel Magazine
• FamiliesGo! offering tips for traveling with kids–from babies to teens ShopatHome.com
• What I’ve Found Invaluable When Traveling with a Toddler Bump To Baby Gear
• Planning a family vacation without pulling out your hair Profile of FamiliesGo! StartUpAmerica.com
• The Best Travel Experiences of 2010 The Independent Traveler

Speaking/Consulting/Writing:

Eileen is a journalist with 20 years of experience. She has blogged about FamiliesGo! for Inc.com and has written about family travel for Reuters, Parents, Learnvest, Kids in House, Hint Mama, Park Slope Parents and many others. She’s available to guest on other travel blogs or to take assignments related to family travel advice or family travel destinations.

She is available to speak with parenting groups about how to make traveling with kids less intimidating, more manageable and absolutely fun!

She is also available to advise hotels and other travel service providers on why family friendly offerings need to consider the kids and the parents and how to make their property and products attractive to the whole family.