So You Think You Want to Be a Travel Nanny?

The official start of summer is here, and with it comes longer days, warmer weather, and—if you’re lucky—the possibility of adventure. For many families, summer means vacation season, which is exactly why now is the perfect time to explore the idea of becoming a travel nanny. But before you start daydreaming about sipping espresso in Paris while the baby naps peacefully in their stroller, let’s take a moment to talk about what this role actually looks like.

Laura, a seasoned Newborn Care Specialist and travel nanny, still laughs when she talks about her first experience on the road.

“I thought I was heading off on a glamorous beach vacation,” she said. “The family was going to the Bahamas. I packed light, brought my sandals, and figured there’d be a few hours each day to lounge while the baby napped. What I didn’t expect was that I’d be eating room service dinners in the hotel bathroom so I wouldn’t wake the baby. That trip taught me real quick—this is not your vacation. This is work.”

And she’s right. Rewarding, adventurous, unforgettable work—but work, nonetheless.

That’s why we love Emily’s Jet-Set Nanny course. It provides the kind of real-world insight that helps you determine whether this unique career path is truly right for you. And more importantly, it helps you figure out how to excel at it.

Here are a few of the questions Emily poses in the course—questions that help could help a caregiver like Laura refine her approach to travel work:

• Have you ever traveled on your own or with friends and handled the logistics yourself?
• Do you enjoy navigating unfamiliar places, dealing with delayed flights, and thinking on your feet?
• What qualities make you a great traveler—not just personally, but professionally?
• Have you ever been on a boat? Do you have a boating license? Have you completed any self-defense training?
• Do you have responsibilities at home—pets, family, a lease—that would make travel difficult?
• What unique travel experiences do you bring to the table?
• Is your resume up to date, and does it clearly reflect your experience and motivation?

This course doesn’t promise a fantasy. It promises clarity, preparation, and the tools to make informed decisions. Laura will be the first to tell you: it’s not always glamorous, but for the right person, it’s incredibly rewarding.

So, are you ready to learn from someone who’s lived it?

Let Jet-Set Nanny guide your journey—because great travel nannies aren’t born; they’re built.