Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n When you\u2019re traveling with kids it\u2019s all too tempting to bring half your house with you\u2014their favorite toys, books, games, a first aid kit, diapers, extra clothes, napkins, the list can go on. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to create a list of essentials and stick to it. The fact is your kids have needs that will take up more space than you could get away with when you were single. The solution is to pack extraordinarily light when it comes to your personal belongings. Harken back to your college days when you backpacked across Europe. All you needed were some spare clothes, a toothbrush, basic toiletries, and a Macbook Air.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re traveling with kids, messes are bound to happen and your kids will burn through their clothes faster than you\u2019d like. Quick drying synthetic clothing, like the type used for gym or sports, wash easy and pack tight allowing you to travel light. You can easily wash them in the hotel sink and hang dry when you\u2019re in a hurry.<\/p>\n Music, movies, games and books, an entire suite of entertainment packaged into a single device, the iPad or other tablet pc devices<\/a> are essential to any family vacationer\u2019s arsenal. Keeping your kids entertained during long plane rides, train commutes, and while waiting in line will make the entire trip much more relaxing, and tablets like the Samsung Tab S have multiple user functionality so you can keep track of exactly what apps your kids have access to.<\/p>\n Kids have faster metabolisms than adults, and much smaller stomachs. As a result to prevent them from getting hangry you are going to want to pack enough healthy snacks and drinks for the trip to keep them satisfied. As a bonus packing snacks will keep your wallet full, saving you money otherwise spent on eating out.<\/p>\n One upside to traveling with kids is that you have more hands to carry souvenirs. Most airlines allow each passenger one free carry on, and with the rising costs of checked luggage it helps to carry as much as you can on your person. Your kids are also more than happy to have immediate access to sweaters, games, and snacks.<\/p>\n Be prepared for anything with a store of ziploc bags of various sizes. It helps to have a means of dealing with the consequences of motion sickness, packing wet bathing suits, or storing leftovers. You can also use ziploc bags to protect electronics and valuables from water damage in the event of a storm.<\/p>\n What family vacation would be complete without a photo album? A good camera<\/a> can go a long way towards creating a photo album you can be proud of. Take stunning action shots of your kids surfing in Hawaii, running around the Colosseum, or cheering at the World Cup with a DSLR camera<\/a>. Quick point and shoots<\/a>\u00a0will also work\u00a0if you don\u2019t have enough room for lenses and filters (especially if you are packing light). Document the trip well; your kids will be grateful when they\u2019re older!<\/p>\n Normally when people buy suitcases<\/a> they look at the obvious things like storage space, internal compartments, and appearance. You also want to check how well the suitcase glides along different surfaces. When you\u2019re trekking across the cobblestone streets of Venice you\u2019ll want sturdy wheels that allow your suitcase to glide effortlessly across the ground. Four-wheeled suitcases called spinners<\/a> are great for travel, because a good push can send them flying down an aisle.<\/p>\n Keep in mind these tips and tricks, and your next trip is sure to be a stress-free family vacation\u00a0you and your kids will remember forever!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Family vacations are a great time to relax, have fun, and most importantly bond with the people you hold dear. At the same time, traveling with kids in tow is an entirely different animal from traveling alone. It can be stressful, managing their boredom levels, keeping an eye out for their safety, and trying to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[54,50],"tags":[99,100,153,152,151,150,154,108,155],"yoast_head":"\nPack Light<\/h2>\n
For Unexpected Rain and\/or Messes – Opt for Quick Dry Clothing<\/h2>\n
Keep the kids entertained on long car trips with a Tablet PC<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPack Extra Snacks and Drinks (for you and the kids!)<\/h2>\n
Backpacks for Everyone!<\/h2>\n
Ziploc Bags<\/h2>\n
Don’t Forget the\u00a0Camera!<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhen Buying a Suitcase, Opt for one with Good Wheels<\/h2>\n
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