Family Travel Tips
Through the years we have found many helpful travel tips and started many family travel traditions. Here are a few:
Before leaving on vacation check out some educational DVDs or videos from the library to watch in the car. They usually have a great variety; some of our favorites have been historical shows, travel videos and sign language videos. The kids enjoy watching them and I appreciate that they are learning.
Older children can use time in the car or airplane to learn a new craft. There are some great books about learning to knit, crochet and cross-stitch. Your child will be occupied and have a sense of accomplishment when they have completed a project by the end of the journey.
Start a collection of a small souvenir that is easily available at most attractions. We purchase a magnet from everywhere we go. They hold a place of honor on our fridge. Even guests enjoy exploring our travels by viewing the magnets.
Set a souvenir budget for each child then let them decide what to buy. It's amazing the great choices most kids make when they have to budget. Let them earn some extra spending money by helping prepare for the trip (researching tourist attractions, packing their own bags or helping pack the car).
Buy each child a postcard at each attraction you visit. Let them write some of their favorite memories of the location (little ones can draw a picture) on the back. After the trip attach them together with a keychain clip for a memory book. (You might want to laminate the postcards for durability.)
For more family travel information, visit our website at www.familyfriendlyamerica.com
Before leaving on vacation check out some educational DVDs or videos from the library to watch in the car. They usually have a great variety; some of our favorites have been historical shows, travel videos and sign language videos. The kids enjoy watching them and I appreciate that they are learning.
Older children can use time in the car or airplane to learn a new craft. There are some great books about learning to knit, crochet and cross-stitch. Your child will be occupied and have a sense of accomplishment when they have completed a project by the end of the journey.
Start a collection of a small souvenir that is easily available at most attractions. We purchase a magnet from everywhere we go. They hold a place of honor on our fridge. Even guests enjoy exploring our travels by viewing the magnets.
Set a souvenir budget for each child then let them decide what to buy. It's amazing the great choices most kids make when they have to budget. Let them earn some extra spending money by helping prepare for the trip (researching tourist attractions, packing their own bags or helping pack the car).
Buy each child a postcard at each attraction you visit. Let them write some of their favorite memories of the location (little ones can draw a picture) on the back. After the trip attach them together with a keychain clip for a memory book. (You might want to laminate the postcards for durability.)
For more family travel information, visit our website at www.familyfriendlyamerica.com
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