7 tips for

TRAVEL WITH KIDS

Choose Kid-Friendly Destinations

This does NOT mean all your vacations are now to a theme park!  Choose a destination has a combination of exploring and relaxing adventures.  

Kids Can Pack with  a Little Help

Guide kids to choose what they need from the feet up accounting for the number of trip days...shoes, socks, underwear, pants/shorts/skirts, shirts, jacket, pjs...

Bring Along Activity Bags Full of Fun

Games, simple crafts, easy art projects, lacing, drawing, coloring, magnetic fun and so much more can be packed in small containers and taken along.

Take Pictures & Journal Your Trip!

Take lots of pictures and write down memories while on your trip.  This will help you remember even the smallest trip details you don't want to forget!

Cut Your Planned Activities in 1/2

If your kids are young or you are going on your first major family vacation...plan it and then cut what you have planned by 50% building in some quiet time & hotel pool time!

Be Flexible & Realistic at All Times!

Travel is stressful on everyone including the kids. They will reflect (and magnify) your reaction to things.  Take a deep breath and have some fun...you are on vacation!

Enjoy the Trip

It is easy to get caught up in the details, cost, obstacles, tantrums, getting lost, etc.... This is a special time. You are together. You are on an adventure.  Have fun!