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Kids Traveling Tips

Traveling with children can bring special challenges and provide wonderful opportunities. It can also provide your whole family with wonderful memories to last a lifetime, but you have to live through it first. A little research, discussion, planning and preparation can go a long way in improving your family's trip. We can help you make these steps so every member of your family can enjoy a happier, safer and healthier trip. In addition to reading this section, you should also read our other travel tips sections since many of those tips apply both to children and adults.


 

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

What are the benefits to involving everyone in the vacation planning process?
How can my kids help plan for the trip?
Where can my kids find online tourism information on the places that we
're planning on visiting?
Read our Packing Tips section for help with packing.

PACKING 

What should I bring along on the trip?
How should I pack for my children?

PICKING A KID FRIENDLY HOTEL 

What should I find out about special rates or deals for children?
How can I find the best Hotel for my kids?
Do Hotels offer babysitting services?
Should I use the Hotel's
babysitting services?
What should I do if the Hotel uses an outside supplier for its babysitting services?
How can I make our room safer for my children?
What should I do if I have to leave my child alone in the room?
Why should I take my child on a Hotel tour when we first arrive at the Hotel?
What does my child need to know about the Hotel's
bill?

IN THE CAR 

How can I prepare the car to provide a better trip for my children?
Do we all have to wear our seatbelts?
Should I use car seats?
Do I have to bring my car seat if I am planning on renting a car?
Can I leave my child in the car while I run into the store?
What should I consider before taking the scenic route?
How can I make our time together in the car more enjoyable for everyone?
What snacks should I bring for the road trip?
Where is a good place to take a break on a road trip?
How can I find information on road conditions, construction and rest areas?

TRAVELING BY AIR 

PREPARING FOR THE FLIGHT

How can I pick the best Airline for my children?
What is the Airline's
baggage policy for children's tickets?
How can I find out about my Airline's luggage restrictions and limits?
What should I pack in my child's
carry-on luggage?
Can I enroll my child in a frequent flyer program?
Where should we sit?
Where can I find information on using a child seat on an airplane?
What can I do to help prepare my child for their first experience with flying?
How can I reduce the negative effects of flying on my child's
ears?
When is a good time of day to fly with children?
Where can I find information to help me plan an easier trip through the airport for my children?
What type of documentation will I need if I
'r taking my child out of the country?
How can I find out if my children will need a passport or visa for their trip?

BOARDING THE PLANE

What problems may children have with security?
When should I board the plane?
How can I make my child's
flight more comfortable?

CHILDREN TRAVELING ALONE ON AN AIRLINE 

What do I need to do if my child is traveling alone?
What type of flight is the best to book if my child is traveling alone?
How will I know if my child will be safe?
How else can I help prepare my child so they are safe and comfortable on the trip alone?
What will my child need to carry with them if they are traveling alone?
How can I make sure my child makes it safely on board the plane?
How can I find information on my child's
destination's airport so they'll know where to go when they get there?

GOING TO THEME PARKS 

What should I consider when planning a day at the Park?
What should I plan if I don
think my party can make it for a whole day at the Park?
What can I do before I leave on vacation to help my child make it through a day at the Theme Park?
What should we do as soon as we get inside the Park?
How can I keep my child more comfortable at the Park?
How can the adults enjoy the big rides if they have an infant in their group?
How should we approach the Park's
characters?
How can I help my child get the most out of meeting their favorite character?

GOING TO RESTAURANTS 

What should I find out before I go to a restaurant?
How can I prepare my children for their first visit to a fancy restaurant?

CRUISING WITH KIDS 
How can I pick the best cruise for my children?
What should I know about the ship's
child care or teen center?
Can my whole family fit in one cabin?
Mommy, I
'r hungry! What can I have to eat?
Which meal seating should I schedule?
What should I do if I am traveling with an infant?
What documentation will I need for my children?
How can I find out if my child will need a passport or visa for their trip?

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