Tips for Road Trips With Kids: Save money on airfare and rental cars, and visit multiple destinations in one trip
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If you want to plan a road trip with kids, it’s also important that you prepare ahead of time so you can enjoy your trip
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Start with a shorter road trip of no more than 5 hours to get started. That way, you can make sure everyone enjoys the idea of a road trip.
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Try to travel in good weather, so that you'll arrive at your destination with limited delays. Keep your eye on the weather forecast.
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Pack safety items, road trip games, portable chargers, snacks so that you are fully prepared, won't have to stop as often, and will keep your kids entertained
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Load essential apps on your phone - things like weather apps, traffic apps, map apps, GasBuddy, and other travel apps.
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Check your route before you go, even if you use an app like Waze. You'll want to get an idea for where you are headed.
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Plan stops along the way at various tourist destinations and other points of interest that you may want to see.
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Get your car ready for the road trip by getting a tune up, emptying the trunk of all non-essentials, and making sure your tires are properly inflated
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Read more about these road trip tips, as well as other road trip tips and destination ideas on our website.
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