Airport Taxi's fleet of 200 vehicles provides transport 24/7 to and from the airport, and throughout the metro area. Passengers can choose between six-seat minivans and sedans - a plus for big families.

Reservations can be made by phone or online for future dates; call 800.464.0555 from the airport after collecting luggage to bypass the general taxi line; an Airport Taxi will meet you within five minutes.

Whether you're going to a strange hotel, austere Aunt Minnie's, or your bachelor high school pal's place, BabiesTravelLite.com can turn a potentially stressful trip with baby into a breeze.

Order anything you might need or want from the site - diapers to baby dinners, strollers to suncreen - and it'll be shipped and waiting when you get there.

The site is laid out to make sure you don't forget the details, with assorted baby bundles for specific activities like mealtime (disposable bowls, utensils, sippy cups, bibs, and wipes) or pooltime (sunscreen, float, swim diapers, beach ball, and tote bag.) Individual items can be bought, as well, and we found everything on the site we might need. The site also carries a full line of organic products including baby food and formula, diapering, bathing and sun care items, and environmentally-friendly diapers. But, if you have a unique item in mind that's not on the site, send an email and a customer service person will be in touch about getting it for you.

A new option allows you to ship all your unused, or non-disposable items, home for $5! A Fed Ex return label and packing tape allows you to use the box the order came in to get it going again. A welcome package for baby both at home or abroad - sounds like a winner to us.

Order at least 10 days prior to travel to send your items ground. Last-minute orders can be accommodated, too.

A subscription-based service, Family Travel Forum offers families who pay the monthly or annual subscription fee access to the site's custom trip planners, message boards, and the ability to book your trip directly from the site.

The travel site networks include TinyTravelers.net, a site that covers the logistics of traveling with babies, doctors' advice on travel-related health issues, and suggestions on what to buy for your trip.

One of the best online resources for traveling families. Includes information on lodgings, and wonderful traveling tips.

The Go Card is a multi-attraction pass with unlimited admission to top attractions and tours for one low price. Individual city Go Cards can be purchased for cities like Boston, Miami, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle, or get the Go USA Card for access to attractions in all cities for a full year from the first day you use the card.

Attractions include the Boston Duck Tours, New York City's Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, Seattle's Space Needle, Legoland California, and Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Each Go Card include a free color pocket travel guide book and shopping and dining discounts.

The "official visitor site for Minneapolis," run by Meet Minneapolis Official Convention & Visitors Association, features information on hotels, shopping, neighborhoods, and events in the city and surrounding area.

Special sections include information for family, reunion, special needs, and GLBT travel. Lots of links to discount offers for shopping, events, and exhibits make it worthwhile for local residents to check the site, too.

Staffed by park rangers and filled with exhibits on commerce, biology, art, and music relating to the river, the Mississippi River Visitor Center provides a wealth of information for families looking to learn something new, or just have fun outdoors.

Information on area wildlife refuges, birding, hiking, canoe trips, other national parks, and much more is available from the rangers and on the center's computerized trip planning stations. The rangers also offer hiking and biking tours of the river area near the museum, and other special activities throughout the year; check the website for current offerings.

Kids can earn Junior Ranger badges by completing fun activity booklets at the center, Mill City Museum, Mill Ruins Park, or North Mississippi Regional Park. Children can also earn
badges by collecting stamps from locations throughout the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area on a sheet available at www.livetheriver.org; that site also lists other activities.

RochesterFamilies.com includes listings of family-friendly events and attractions in the Rochester area - there's more there than the Mayo Clinic! - and offers a weekly email newsletter filled with tips and information. These features make the site a handy resource for Twin Cities families planning daytrips or getaways to southern Minnesota - or those considering relocating to the state's next largest city!

When visiting the Twin Cities or hosting out-of-town families, parents are often forced to choose between lugging loads of gear for the trip or dropping a fortune to buy stuff for temporary use. That's where Rockabye Rentals comes in, and none too soon.

On a per-day basis, Rockabye rents out full-size and portable cribs, toddler beds, baby monitors, strollers, carseats, highchairs, toys from Exersaucers to train sets, and more. Just select the equipment you want, and the service sanitizes, delivers, and sets it up for you. And when you're done with it, Rockabye takes takes it down, picks it up, and carts it off.

The fine print: There's a minimum rental charge of $30, with discounts offered for long-term rentals. All items are rented by the day (any 24-hour period), except full-size cribs, which require a three-day minimum. At this time, items can't be picked up, and carry a delivery charge of $10 (Cities and first-ring suburbs) or $20 (outer suburbs).

The RiverCentre Convention & Visitors Authority (formerly known as the St. Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau) operates the "official" visitor site for St. Paul, and features information on the city's history, as well as local hotels, stores, and events.

Request a Visitor's Kit online if you can wait about two weeks for delivery; for more immediate needs or questions, contact 800.627.6101 or info@visitsaintpaul.com.

How did anyone go out to dinner with toddlers before Table Toppers? We have no idea, but we keep a healthy supply in our diaper bag and our car, because these genius disposable placemats affix to any table (and come off quickly!) to entertain and keep little ones' dining area clean.

The clever folks at Neat Solutions didn't rest on their laurels, but also created fabulous solutions for other messy situations, including floor toppers, disposable pocket bibs, potty toppers (hello, public bathrooms!), and portable all-in-one meal kits, which are BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free, and include a sippy cup, Table Topper, bib with crumb catcher, and Sesame Street-themed eating utensils.

Family Travel site WeJustGotBack.com's blog is a goldmine for vacation deals, special promotions, and travel news.

The site proper offers one-stop family trip-planning, including reviews of kid-friendly hotels and resorts, expert vacation planning advice, readers' tips, and much more.

Wilderness Inquiry is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make adventure travel accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability level. The organization offers reasonably-priced hiking, canoeing, and kayaking adventures in Minnesota, as well as in other states and countries; some are specifically for families.

No camping or paddling skills are necessary to enjoy these adventures. Wilderness Inquiry handles all the logistics, so families can focus on spending time together and appreciating the natural environment. Teens can gain self-confidence and outdoor skills through an Adventure Leadership Program that faciliates group activities year-round.