Every family does road trips, but there's a million different types. Cookie Magazine has a set of interesting road trips with details on what's fun to do, and where to eat and stay; take your pick from Wyoming, south Italy, Florida Panhandle, and more.

And by the way, are your kids buckled up right, when you hit the road? Apparently, huge numbers aren't, especially kids old enough to use the regular seat belt: it's so tempting, to flip away that shoulder strap!

Check out:

• tips for Surviving Long Car Trips : pacing, picnics, potties....

• wildly creative backseat activity kits

• simple travel games to print out: License Plate Game, Connect the Dots...