Traveling with the entire family, for all of its rewards and exciting moments, can be a headache to plan and to supervise. Most families have that one member who is the designated “guide” -- the person who naturally keeps everyone on schedule and makes sure that all essential travel needs are met.
If this is you, there’s no need to fret about your upcoming vacation. Here are five tips to help you get the entire family to their destination--all while staying sane and enjoying the trip.
Choose a family friendly destination. Keep in mind that traveling as a clan can be trickier than traveling alone, logistically speaking. If you plan on taking a road trip, you can cut down on a lot of the headache by transporting your little ones (and elderly family members) in your own vehicle. However, if you’re thinking of going overseas, choose a place with great transportation infrastructure, such as the “Tube” in London. Or you could travel to Paris to take advantage of the multi-level public transportation system, which includes trains, buses and trams.