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Family Travel: Tips, Games, Toys, Gear

Scroll down the page for many tips to keep kids happy on trips. Also click on the yellow FOLDERS, below, for packing lists, travel games and kits, plus special family travel tips for Plane Trips, Car Trips, etc.
Baby Swim Wear
It's a paradox: babies are so small, yet they need so much stuff! At least these items are small and easily portable. Click below for baby swim wear that keeps babies and toddlers afloat; swim diapers; water wings; and more.
Bring Donations for Kids
Bring Donations for Kids - Bring Toys or School Supplies to Give Away, when visiting poor countries
Staycation
How to have a great "staycation" (a holiday without traveling anywhere).
What is Twitter?
What is Twitter? "Micro-blogging" social messaging tool: sign up for "tweets" from travelwithkids for family travel news and for site updates.
Taking Kids out of School for Trips
Taking Kids out of School for Travel: pros and cons of kids missing school for trips
Avoiding Tantrums on the Trip
Tips for avoiding toddler tantrums on family trips (or anytime).
Family Travel - Grandparents, Reunions, More
Click for special types of family travel.
Trips for Travel With Young Kids
The Scout's motto "be prepared" never had so much relevance. Travel with young kids has challenges, but some tricks and planning can smooth the way.
Family Holidays: tips for UK visitors crossing the pond
Many UK families like to take their family holidays "across the pond", in the US, Canada, Caribbean, or Mexico. Here's some practical advice.
Kids Eat Free
Now that's a good way to save money on a family vacation. Many restaurants have a "kids eat free" deal, usually for kids under 12, who are eating from the Kids' Menu and accompanied by a paying adult.

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