Traveling with Kids
- Don't Make Kids an Afterthought
- Never Accept 'Family Friendly' Claims at Face Value
- Don't Pack Everybody into One Room
- Don't Try to Save Money by Forgoing a Pool
- Don't Let Someone Else Pick Your Seats or Room
- Don't Book on the Basis of the Cheapest Travel Plan
- Don't Travel Far in a Short Time Period
- Don't Pack for More than Four Days
- Don't Preboard
- Avoid Planning Too Many Activities
- Knowledge Is Power
- Don't Be a Dictator
- Don't Abandon Discipline and Routines
- Don't Eat Out for Every Meal
- Avoid Micromanaging the Kids' Souvenir Purchases
- Get Off the Highway
- Don't Spend Too Much Time on Your Butts
- Avoid the All-Education Vacation
- Don't Stick with the Crowds
- Don't Forget the Locals
- Avoid Documenting Every Moment of Every Day
- Don't Insist on Driving Everywhere
- Stop Checking In with the Office
- Don't Forget the Essentials
Babies on a Plane: How Not to Let Your Kids Ruin a Family Vacation
A little strategy goes a long way when traveling with kids, so if you want to prevent a holiday in hell, check out these 24 essential vacation tips for parents