Traveling with Children

There are times when you want to get away, and plan a trip for just the two of you.  But when it is family time, planning a trip can be just as enjoyable.  Traveling with children opens their eyes to new knowledge and discovery, and can go a long way in improving their school grades.  Young cruisers also get the experience - and the cruise points - that most adult cruisers strive to achieve - they will have reached a higher status by the time they reach 18 than most of us.

When traveling with children, be prepared by bringing:

• Band-Aids
• antiseptic hand gel
• small tissue packs
• sunscreen
• Physician phone numbers
• Tylenol - children’s & adults
• a rubber door stop can provide extra security for a hotel room door
• small plug-in nightlight - to help find the bathroom in the middle of the night

To prevent boredom, include:

• crayons
• pencils/erasers
• highlighter - good for word searches
• paper
• deck of cards
• zip lock bags (collecting shells, storing food, wet clothes)

Other important things for travel uses:

• sun glasses
• hats/visors
• lightweight wind breaker
• umbrella
• camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• keep a photo of your child in your wallet – in case you lose them in a crowed area
• extra copy of birth certificates, photo ID, travel reservations, airline tickets

With these pointers in mind, you would never miss the thrill and fun of vacationing as a family. When it is time to plan your next family vacation, contact us at www.traveltourscruises.com.