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.
Travel with dogs - share your tips and experiences about travel with dogs
Dog Travel - Practical Tips for Traveling With Dogs - where to eat, stay, safety, and more
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 Toys or School Supplies to Give Away, when visiting poor countries
News of interest, week of March 14 2009.
How to have a great "staycation" (a holiday without traveling anywhere).
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 Travel: pros and cons of kids missing school for trips
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Tips for avoiding toddler tantrums on family trips (or anytime).
Click for special types of family travel.
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.
Many UK families like to take their family holidays "across the pond", in the US, Canada, Caribbean, or Mexico. Here's some practical advice.
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.
Credit Card Problems while traveling: cautions
