Press & Media | Mom Approved Travel

Mom Approved Travel and Founder Christy Slavik, CTA, VTA, are frequently featured as family travel experts in national and industry media, including The New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, HuffPost, WFTV Orlando, Travel Market Report, Scary Mommy and more.

Mom Approved Travel is a family focused travel agency specializing in Disney destinations, Universal vacations, cruises, all-inclusive resorts and multi-generational travel. (Best of Cy-Fair 2024, 2025) Our Travel Advisors help busy families and groups plan unforgettable vacations without the overwhelm and with more confidence.

Fast Facts

• Founded: 2015
• Headquarters: Cypress, Texas  – a northwestern suburb of Houston, Texas
• Specialties: Family Travel.
  •  Disney Destinations which include Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions
  •  Universal Orlando & Universal Hollywood
  •  Cruises including most Mass Market cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises etc
  •  Sandals & Beaches all‑inclusive resorts including Turks & Caicos and Jamaica
  •  and others
• Agency Certifications & Memberships:
  • Authorized Disney Vacation Planner (also known as an EarMarked Agency or EarMarked by Disney Travel Agency)
  • Universal U‑Preferred Travel Agency
  • Sandals and Beaches Preferred Agency
  • ASTA Member Agency – American Society of Travel Advisors
  • IBCCES Certified Autism Travel Professional(s)
• Team Size: 25 Travel Advisors
• Primary Spokesperson: Christy Slavik, CTA, VTA Founder & Senior Travel Advisor | Board Member ASTA Greater Houston Chapter

Need a quote or on‑air subject matter expert? Email: info@momapprovedtravel.com | Phone: (281) 744‑5538

Recent Media Mentions

2026

• Travel Industry Today – BABY ON BOARD: With the right preparation, traveling with toddlers can be fun
  Link: https://travelindustrytoday.com/baby-on-board-with-the-right-preparation-travelling-with-toddlers-can-be-fun/ (September 2026)
• Associated Press – “With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun”
  Quote Focus: Keeping kids entertained on and off the plane, perks of traveling with extended family (August 8, 2026)
  Link: https://apnews.com/article/travel-tips-babies-children-safety-flights-8311012ce74f86727b95baef75360c0f
• Scary Mommy – “Flight Delayed? Here’s How to Avoid an Airport Meltdown with Kids – Theirs or Yours” (May 29, 2026)
  Quote Focus: Tips on avoiding airport meltdowns with kids
  Link: https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/how-survive-airport-delays-with-kids

2025

• MSN – “Travel agent shares tips amid FAA-mandated reduction in flights” (November 6, 2025)
  Quote Focus: Tips on navigating flight delays and cancellations
  Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/travel-agent-shares-tips-amid-faa-mandated-reduction-in-flights/ar-AA1PXzfK
• WFTV, Orlando – “Travel agent shares tips amid FAA-mandated reduction in flights” (November 6, 2025)
  Quote Focus: Tips for navigating flight delays and cancellations during FAA-mandated flight reductions.
  Link: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/travel-agent-shares-tips-amid-faa-mandated-reduction-flights/2FLJOCFQXNGILA7VVAKJ3YBEOQ/
• The New York Times – “Baby on a Long-Haul Flight? Here’s How to Survive” (July 7, 2025)
  Quote focus: Long-haul flight prep with infants & toddlers
  Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/travel/baby-long-haul-flight.html
• Reuters – “Record July Fourth Travel Expected as Americans Hit the Road and Skies” (July 2, 2025)
  Quote focus: Summer travel trends & advisor insights
  Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/record-july-fourth-travel-expected-americans-hit-road-skies-2025-07-02/
• Recommend Travel News & Magazine
  Quote focus: Advisor Spotlight
  Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLhjI_wgAL0
• Travel Market Report – “What Travel Advisors Add to a Universal Orlando Vacation” (July 2, 2025)
  Quote focus: Consumers visiting Universal Orlando get added value when booking Universal and Epic Universe trips with a Travel Advisor
  Link: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/destinations/articles/what-travel-advisors-add-to-a-universal-orlando-vacation
  Quote focus: Ethical selling practices we use every day (March 24, 2025)
  Link: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/retail-strategies/articles/budgeting-vs-upselling-how-travel-advisors-strike-a-balance

2024

• HuffPost – “How to Plan a Family Meeting During Vacation” (2024)
  Quote focus: Maximizing family time & expectations
  Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/family-meeting-family-vacation_l_6697df41e4b053ef7d6c3d0
• Travel Market Report – Best rides at Universal Orlando
  Quote focus: Insights into the best rides at Universal Orlando. Travel Market Report publishes the 10 best rides at Universal Orlando, according to the experts, and multiple Mom Approved Travel Advisors were requested for insight.
  Link: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/destinations/articles/the-10-best-rides-at-universal-orlando-according-to-the-experts

Suggested Topics & Angles

Journalists regularly tap us as subject matter experts for:

• Tips for Traveling with teens, children, babies and grandparents
• Travel trends for families & multigenerational groups
• Budget vs. splurge: where to spend to save sanity
• Theme park and cruising updates and insights
• Epic Universe & Universal Orlando planning (Universal Express Pass use, land strategies, family logistics)
• Disney Lightning Lane strategy and ticket releases
• All-inclusive resorts for families vs. adults-only
• Traveling with neurodivergent kids / accessibility planning
• Family cruise planning (Disney Cruise Line concierge cabins vs. regular cabins, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line mega ships)

Spokesperson Bios

Christy Slavik, CTA, VTA – Founder & Senior Travel Advisor

Christy Slavik is a family travel expert and the Founder of Mom Approved Travel, who keeps parents from shoving 20 pounds of fun into a 10‑pound sack and turns chaotic trip plans and ideas into custom vacations without overwhelm.

Credibility Snapshot

• 10+ years in the travel industry (since 2015)
• Leads a team of 25 specialized advisors at Mom Approved Travel
• Frequently invited to industry preview events & media or VIP openings (parks, ships, resorts)
• Board Member ASTA Greater Houston Chapter (American Society of Travel Advisors) the world’s leading association of Travel Advisors and advocate for travel agencies, the travel industry and the traveling public. Champion of ethical practices and policies.
• Featured and/or quoted in The New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, HuffPost & Travel Market Report
• On-air interviews and contributions to WFTV Orlando
• Authorized Disney Vacation Planner (EarMarked by Disney Agency) & Universal U‑Preferred, Elite Sandals Advisor and Preferred Sandals Agency
• Certifications: Certified Autism Travel Professional through IBCCES; ASTA member, CTA from the Travel Institute, VTA from ASTA, destination specialist certifications for several destinations through Tourism boards (example: Jamaica, Alaska)
• Prior to the Travel Industry as an Advisor, she worked as a writer-blogger as independent media and composed spoiler free movie reviews, attended media events, previews and conducted interviews with actors, performers. Was a participant with Disney Social Media Moms and participated in Mom-focused media activities and groups.

Specialty Niches

• Universal Orlando & Epic Universe strategy, insight and updates
• Walt Disney World Planning and Travel Tips for families, Lightning Lane optimization
• Disney Cruise Line experience, multigenerational travel, concierge vs. regular value planning
• Sandals & Beaches family vs. adults only all‑inclusives
• Alaska Cruisetours
• Planning for neurodivergent travelers and sensory friendly trips
• Planning extended family vacations with many opinions, moving parts and tastes
• Traveling with children and with extended families

Approved Talking Points Christy explains how a good Travel Advisor saves families both time and sanity by knowing when premium add‑ons (Express Pass, concierge level, VIP tours) are worth spending on and when they are not. She loves demystifying theme park logistics, cruise fine print, and all‑inclusive upgrades so parents can focus on memories, not micromanagement.

Brand Assets & Logo Use

• Download logos & brand guide: available upon request
• Photo library: Headshots, family travel imagery available upon request.
• Please do not alter colors or proportions of our logo. Use black/white versions when in doubt.

Contact

Press & Media Inquiries
Email: media@momapprovedtravel.com
Phone: (281) 744-5538
Website: https://www.momapprovedtravel.com/

Quick Pull Quotes (Approved for Use)

“My mission is to keep my client families from shoving twenty pounds of fun into a ten pound sack.” — Christy Slavik

Social & Profiles

• Agency Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomApprovedTravelllc/
• Christy Slavik VTA, CTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomApprovedTravel/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momapprovedtravel/
• Christy Slavik VTA, CTA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyslavik/
• Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/momapprovedtravel
• Host Agency Reviews: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/mom-approved-travel-llc/reviews
• ASTA Directory: https://www.asta.org/membership/directory-search-details?memId=900338072
• IBCCES Badge: https://apps.ibcces.org/badges/v/1444b1

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About Mom Approved Travel
Mom Approved Travel is a family-focused travel agency specializing in Disney destinations, Universal Orlando & Hollywood, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. As an EarMarked by Disney Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Universal U‑Preferred Travel Agency, Sandals and Beaches Preferred Agency, our certified advisors craft stress-free, customized vacations for busy families and groups. Learn more at momapprovedtravel.com