Before Hitting the Road
The Boy Scouts have a great motto. I like to be well prepared when I travel. Before each trip...
1. I get on the internet and purchase flights (if traveling by air) and I map quest the driving directions. I like to know what route we will take - to make sure the GPS isn't steering us into a cow patch in the middle of no where. (It has happened before.)
2. I look for the best hotel options before making a reservation. Kevin and I made the mistake many years ago of not making a hotel reservation in advance. It wasn't a pretty situation! never ever again!
3. I research the educational and entertainment opportunities in the area. I look up things like museums, science centers, botanical gardens, historical sites, parks, shopping, restaurants... Every area has wonderful things to discover!
4. I put all the information, reservations, etc. together in a binder that we take with us on our trip.
5. I have my suitcases/travel bags pre-packed with basic toiletry items. (Solves the issue of frequently forgotten items, like tooth brushes.)
6. I use gallon ziplock bags to pack items such as bras and underwear. (Seriously, do you want random luggage checkers rummaging through your delicates!)
7. I make sure my camera and all of electronic gadgets are charged and ready to go.
8. I make sure we have our comfort items - such as travel blankets and pillows.
9. I get flight approved snacks (no liquids) or I stock a cooler with drinks and snacks for the drive.
10. I rent movies to watch on my iPad in flight or I take a binder with DVD's for the kids to watch in the car.
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