How To Plan Your First Family Vacation

1. BE PREPARED
Hitting the road with your kids for the first time can be a traumatic experience
if you neglect to take care of the important details.
RESEARCH
Is your destination kid-friendly and safe? Will there
be enough activities for the whole family?
PLAN ACTIVITIES
Having places to go reduces stress, as long as
you don’t overdo it.
PLAN YOUR FIRST
How to
HERE THEY ARE:
BUDGET CAREFULLY
Don’t be surprised by hefty admission fees,
room rates, etc.
VEHICLE SIZE MATTERS
Luggage and kid gear take up way more space
than you think. Consider renting a van.
TRAVEL SUPPLIES
Don’t leave without diapers, extra clothing, sun-
screen, drinks, snacks, games, books, etc.
MAKE RESERVATIONS
You don’t want to search for lodgings with tired,
hungry kids after a long day.
SCHEDULE EACH
DAY STRATEGICALLY
Try to maintain a regular schedule for naps, meals
and bedtime.
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44% of Millennial travelers
take their vacations with the kids in tow.
Source: Travelagentcentral.com: Stats: 44% Of Millennials Travel With Kids