About Us
Built by parents, backed by experts, designed for real life on the move.
Because starting a family shouldn't mean cancelling your bucket list.
At Trimester Abroad, we believe that starting a family doesn’t mean putting your passport away. We’re here to help new and expecting parents explore the world, without sacrificing quality, comfort, or peace of mind. From prenatal wellness retreats to baby-proofed luxury stays, we elevate the travel experience for modern families.
We are redefining travel for parents who refuse to settle.
Our mission.
Simplify travel for growing families.
Travel isn’t just a luxury for new parents, it’s a lifeline. But too often, it’s complicated by guesswork, outdated assumptions, or a lack of support. Our mission is to clear the noise. We bridge the gap between what families need and what the travel industry delivers, streamlining decisions, surfacing what matters, and removing the friction that holds parents back from exploring the world with confidence.
What we do.
Curated content for a new kind of traveler.
We curate and spotlight destinations, accommodations, services, and gear that align with the real needs of modern families, from prenatal wellness and baby-proofed luxury to infant-friendly amenities and culturally supportive experiences. Our platform is built by parents, hospitality professionals, and perinatal experts (including published researchers in prenatal, birth, and postpartum care) who understand that parenthood doesn’t pause travel, it redefines it.
Why we're different.
We're not influencers. We're experts.
Led by intelligence analysts, journalists, and hospitality professionals, we offer research-backed insights—not selfies. We’re not here to chase trends or serve up generic lists. We’re here to translate real-world parenting experiences into meaningful strategy for brands that want to do better. We understand that today’s families are navigating a different world—one where flexibility, wellness, safety, and cultural awareness matter as much as convenience. That’s why we focus on substance over aesthetics, context over clicks, and solutions over slogans. We value privacy, clarity, and strategic storytelling. No fluff, just facts families can trust, and guidance brands can act on.
How we help.
We know that traveling with a baby or while pregnant can feel overwhelming, especially when the industry hasn’t caught up to what modern families need. That’s why Trimester Abroad offers trusted, thoughtful, and easy-to-use resources—from planning your first postpartum getaway to booking culturally supportive, baby-friendly hotels. Our offerings help you feel seen, prepared, and confident—without the guesswork.
Free resources.
Articles, tips, checklists, and expert advice to kick-start your family adventures.
We offer a library of checklists, gear recommendations, packing tips, and firsthand reviews from families like yours. Whether you’re planning a short trip or a long-haul adventure, our free content is built to reduce your mental load and answer the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask. No fluff, just actionable insights.
Premium guides.
City guides, hotel reviews, and travel hacks designed for pregnancy and postpartum, through toddlerhood.
Our city and destination guides are curated for pregnancy, postpartum, and toddlerhood. Each one includes vetted hotel recommendations, family-friendly dining spots, medical access notes, transportation tips, and more, everything a new parent would want to know before stepping on the plane. These guides save time, reduce stress, and ensure your trip is worth the investment.
Weekly newsletter.
Industry and travel news, travel stories, and curated destination highlights.
Stay in the loop with our no-nonsense newsletter featuring travel industry news, global policy updates, reader stories, and curated destination highlights. Delivered weekly, it’s designed to keep modern parents informed, inspired, and ready to book their next adventure, with their tiny co-pilots in tow.
Trimester Abroad™ Certification.
Specifically for young families, our 3-tiered system ensures we only endorse vetted providers.
Think Forbes Travel Guide, but for families. Our Trimester Abroad™ Certification is a 3-tier rating system that evaluates hotels, airlines, and services on how well they support pregnant travelers and families with children under four. Certified brands stand out because they’ve earned the trust of parents who value safety, ease, and thoughtful hospitality.
Parenthood doesn't end our love of travel, it raises the bar.
Meet the founders.
Shanon Morris
Founder & CEO, Mavin’s Landing
Editor-in-Chief, Trimester Abroad
Shanon is the engine behind both Mavin’s Landing and Trimester Abroad. As a Naval Academy grad, former Navy officer, Cornell Hotelie, and Google program lead, she’s no stranger to high stakes, fast pivots, and getting the job done. After a career spent building global programs across hospitality, communications, and operations, she now leads Mavin’s Landing, a hospitality consultancy focused on meaningful guest experiences and real-world impact.
At Trimester Abroad, she serves as Editor-in-Chief, combining her deep industry knowledge and keen eye for editorial, with lived experience as a new mom navigating over 50 cities with a baby in tow. She believes that travel during pregnancy and early parenthood shouldn’t feel like an afterthought, and she’s here to rewrite that narrative, one guide at a time.
Matthew Morris
Co-Founder & VP of Strategic Partnerships
Mavin’s Landing and Trimester Abroad
Matthew is a Marine Corps veteran who brings operational discipline, safety expertise, and big-dad-energy to everything we do. As Co-Founder and VP of Strategic Partnerships for both Mavin’s Landing and Trimester Abroad, he’s focused on building relationships with the brands that actually care about families.
With a background in public relations, strategic intelligence, and perinatal care advocacy (he literally wrote the book on it, The Partner’s Purpose During Pregnancy), Matthew is our go-to for connecting dots and asking the questions most people overlook. With the speed and dexterity of a seasoned gunfighter, Matthew has mastered adaptability, resourcefulness, and teamwork, the very values that serve as the foundation for Mavin’s Landing and Trimester Abroad.