7 Tips For Easier Family Travel
6. Pack Smart
Packing for an entire family can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a vacation. Pack too much and you will have overweight bags and no room for souvenirs. Pack too little and you will spend your vacation visiting the nearest stores to find the items you have forgotten.
If possible, begin packing two weeks in advance. This will give you time to check and recheck that all necessary items have been packed. Make a checklist for each family member to follow. Children that are old enough to pack their own suitcases can check off each item as they add it. Bring this checklist with you on your trip so that you can recheck that you have every item on the way home.
Buy travel size items and put them in a sealed bag into each suitcase. This will ensure that each family member has essential items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, and shampoo. On the last day of your vacation, you can throw these bags away at the hotel to save luggage space.
