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Travel Tips: Travelling with Children

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Pac Back

- I thought you might be interested in a product I invented for my daughter-in-law traveling with my grandson.

It is called Pac Back. It is a backpack for car seats that allows a mother to travel hands-free while walking through airports. Many of the major stores and internet sites have been selling it.
Tony Shaw ID1643

Pack Plenty of Entertainment for the Kids

- One of the most sensible pre-travel preparations that I have ever made is to ensure that the kids have adequate entertainment during a car journey. The eternal favourite seems to be Dad's quiz, which consists of a number of fun questions, prepared in advance, that have to be answered once the journey has begun.

We often travel to Wales and hire a cottage for a few days, but as we live on the south coast of England, we face a long tiring journey. Before we depart, we always ensure that the kids are armed with the following in addition to the quiz:

• Drawing paper, writing paper
• Coloured pencils
• Plenty of water
• Fruit
• A treat or two

We have always found that our favourite holiday cottages in Wales can be found on the Wales in Style website.
Tony Towner ID2213

Planning a Vacation for Kids

- Here are some family vacation planning tips:

When planning a vacation, remember the objective of the vacation. For instance is the vacation meant for relaxation, for learning, for unique experiences, or for fun ?
Do not pack the day with many activities, which will exhaust the kids.
As children tend to have shorter attention spans, do not plan activities which are exceptionally long; e.g. visiting the muesum for one whole day.
Ensure that the places you are visiting welcome kids, as some attractions and activities have
age limitations.
Always investigate the policies for children; e.g. extra charges, height requirements, any child discounts etc.
If you are visiting attractions such as museums, consider whether or not your child will be able to understand the materials presented.
Don't forget to check out locations of child-friendly restaurants and have a happy meal with your kids.
If you are travelling in a budget, do consider family-friendly hostels. They provide great service as well.
Always be flexible during your journey, as children are likely to have different demands at different places.

For more information, visit http://www.kidslovevacations.com.
jasmine ID1975

Planning to Stay at a B&B?

- E-mailing good questions will help ensure a quality experience. This is especially true when you have children. Be sure to note their ages and whether one or two beds are needed. Don't hesitate to ask if the B&B is appropriate, especially for young children. If it's full of antiques, you'll spend your vacation chasing kids. Often B&B couples with kids of their own welcome youngsters of similar ages. Teens have their own special needs, too. Make sure a TV is available in the room if that's a major need. Quiz your kids ahead on what they expect and ask rather than showing up and having everyone unhappy.
Affordable Hawaii at Pomaika'i Farm B&B ID955

Polaroid ID

- On the day of the trip, use a Polaroid camera and take photos of each child. Put them in your purse, wallet or bag. If you become separated from your child, you will have a photo of what your child looks like RIGHT THEN, that day. Girls' hairstyles can change, clothing can look different, etc. - so even a recent photograph may not look like what your child looks like on the day of travel. But a Polaroid taken THAT DAY will help in locating a misdirected child.
Kim Williams ID134

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