Ah, vacation time. A time to spend quality family time and relax from the daily grind. So, are you ready to plan for your dream vacation? You know, the vacation that runs smoothly and isn't totally stressful? Here are a few tips to help make this vacation one you and your family will remember for a life time.
1. There is nothing worse than having to search all over the house for airline tickets or maps. Put everything in one place so that you have no trouble finding it. Maybe put it in a bright colored folder with the name of your vacation spot on the front.
2. Start now thinking about what types of clothes you will need. Think about your vacation spot carefully. Will it be very warm or cool? If you are going to the beach, you probably don't want your boots and fur parkas. Tee shirts and shorts might be a tad more appropriate. Likewise, if you are going to Alaska, you might want something a little more than just a jacket and flip flops.
3. There are many travel packing lists. Some destinations provide these. This will help keep unpleasant surprises at bay. You would be wise to keep this in your file of papers for your trip.
4. If your children are old enough, you can get them to pack their own bags. Make sure you oversee this so that nothing important is forgotten. It is a good idea to make sure the bag is light enough for them to carry. If they packed the bag with all their stuff, they will likely feel very possessive of it and want to carry it. Add some CD's, card games, and other travel items to keep them from getting to bored.
5. Back packs. Ah, the convenience. Place medicine and other things you might need during your actual trip and you will be miles ahead. Make sure it doesn't get packed away out of reach.
6. The early bird gets the worm. So the saying goes, and this is often true in vacations. However, if you like a little spontaneity, you can wait for cancellations and see if you get better rates.
7. Finally, if you know you will be traveling to a destination that doesn't accept American money in all exchanges, be prepared to trade money and know the value of what you are doing.
1. There is nothing worse than having to search all over the house for airline tickets or maps. Put everything in one place so that you have no trouble finding it. Maybe put it in a bright colored folder with the name of your vacation spot on the front.
2. Start now thinking about what types of clothes you will need. Think about your vacation spot carefully. Will it be very warm or cool? If you are going to the beach, you probably don't want your boots and fur parkas. Tee shirts and shorts might be a tad more appropriate. Likewise, if you are going to Alaska, you might want something a little more than just a jacket and flip flops.
3. There are many travel packing lists. Some destinations provide these. This will help keep unpleasant surprises at bay. You would be wise to keep this in your file of papers for your trip.
4. If your children are old enough, you can get them to pack their own bags. Make sure you oversee this so that nothing important is forgotten. It is a good idea to make sure the bag is light enough for them to carry. If they packed the bag with all their stuff, they will likely feel very possessive of it and want to carry it. Add some CD's, card games, and other travel items to keep them from getting to bored.
5. Back packs. Ah, the convenience. Place medicine and other things you might need during your actual trip and you will be miles ahead. Make sure it doesn't get packed away out of reach.
6. The early bird gets the worm. So the saying goes, and this is often true in vacations. However, if you like a little spontaneity, you can wait for cancellations and see if you get better rates.
7. Finally, if you know you will be traveling to a destination that doesn't accept American money in all exchanges, be prepared to trade money and know the value of what you are doing.
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