| Vacation time is meant to be a relaxing experience, a | | | | weight car seat. |
| time to rejuvenate. Taking a few simple steps with | | | | - Ask the car rental company if the vehicle has child |
| careful planning ahead of time can truly make your | | | | proof locks. |
| travel adventure an effortless trip for the whole | | | | - Make sure your stroller will fit in the truck. |
| family. For cheap airline tickets, cheap hotels, and | | | | - Check the inside of the car for cup holders before |
| cheap car rental book early. Organizing your flight | | | | leaving the rental agency. |
| plans, car rental arrangements and hotel reservations | | | | - Bring water bottles in the car freezing them the |
| in advance will help to make a smooth vacation. | | | | night before. |
| Flying Tips: | | | | Hotel Tips: |
| - Ear pressure during take-off and landing can cause | | | | - Arrange for a rollaway bed or crib ahead of time |
| a lot of pain. Help your child by providing them with | | | | when making the hotel reservations. Hotels do run |
| gum or a chewy food. | | | | out. |
| - Many flights no longer serve food, bring food and | | | | - Ask about a welcome package for the kids, many |
| snacks. Ask about food serve when ordering the | | | | higher end hotels do provide welcome gifts for the |
| airline tickets. | | | | kids. |
| - Keep the kids occupied by bringing activities such as | | | | - Kids clubs are available at many hotels, check for |
| coloring books and cards. | | | | hours and ages groups. |
| - Ask the airline attendant at the start of the flight | | | | - Resorts tend to schedule special activities for the |
| for pillows and blankets. They run out quickly so ask | | | | kids especially during the summer months, ask the |
| right away even if you think you might not need | | | | concierge about this. |
| them. | | | | - Some hotels limit the pool hours and fitness center |
| - Stand up and walk around periodically with the kids, | | | | for kids, inquire about this prior your vacation. |
| even if they don't quite need to stretch yet. This is | | | | Arrival Tips: |
| great preventative medicine to avoid a possible melt | | | | - Have engraved gifts for friends, relatives or |
| down. Because if the kids are ready for a stretch | | | | business associates. |
| and the fasten seat belt sign is on, that could cause | | | | - If you are having a party on your trip, arrange for |
| frustration for the kids. | | | | the party supplies to be delivered to your destination. |
| Car Rental Tips: | | | | - Schedule flower delivery before departing, check |
| - Check ahead of time the rules/laws for car seats. | | | | for local florists. |
| Make sure the car rental company has the proper | | | | - Never come empty handed, bring personalized gifts! |