How exciting, your next vacation is about to start, and it is sure to be a good time… or is it? If your children are upset, complaining, or yelling while you travel, your trip will not be as enjoyable as it should be.
But you aren’t doomed to a terrible vacation. With a few simple tips, you can make your next trip the best yet for you and your kids.
Get Them Involved: Before You Take Off
Everyone likes to know what’s going on, and this goes double for your children on a trip. This means that your children should be active participants in the planning of your next vacation.
If you give your children the opportunity to plan certain aspects of your vacation, they will be more informed, and therefor have a better trip overall!
Bring Lots of Things to Do
This tip is tied in closely with the one before. If you really want to have happy children throughout your trip, you should bring plenty of things to keep them occupied, and they should have a choice in what makes the cut.
Here are a few great trip activities you shouldn’t go without:
- Coloring. Everyone loves to color, and the car is a great space for it. Bring plenty of paper to color on, a variety of crayons, and some great stickers to keep them occupied.
- Picture Books. Reading in the car can really help the time move quickly, so pack a few favorites, and stop at the library to throw some new reading into the mix, and you’ll have it made!
- Electronics. You certainly don’t want your children staring at a screen for the entire trip, but having electronics on hand will help break up the monotony and make the trip more fun for everyone.
Make them Wait
This may seem counter intuitive, especially coming after the first tip, but make your children wait a little bit before you start pulling out the activities. This ensures that you will have enough activities to last the entire trip while also making your children more excited about the things you’ve packed before they get started.
Pack the Snacks
A few delicious snacks can make anyone happier, so be sure to pack plenty for your next trip. A good balance of sweet, savory, and healthy should keep you and your children happy throughout their time on the road or in the air.
Develop an Awesome Playlist
Any road trip requires great tunes, so make sure to come prepared with a playlist your whole family will love. Go for a mix of hits your children dig, family favorites, and songs you love personally.
This will create a kind of soundtrack for your trip and make the whole thing more interesting.
You deserve to have a good time on your next trip, and these tips can help! As you look into hotel options, check out Hotel Zero Degrees for an awesome stay you and your kids will love!
Photo by: Bryan
Are We There Yet? How to Keep the Kids Happy While Traveling
Cities can be defined by the classiness of their most famous hotels, such as The Plaza in New York City or The Savoy in London. What would these cities have been like in the time before hotels were established? The first hotel was established in 707 A.D., and it changed the course of history. Here are a few of the highlights from the history of hotels.
Nisiyama Onsen Keiunkan, Yamanashi – 707 A.D.
The first building known to have been built for the express purpose of caring for travelers can be found in Japan. This hotel remained open long enough to hold the Guinness Book of World Records for longest-running hotel: 46 generations.
The City Hotel, New York City – 1794
When New York City was still the size of a college town (approx. 30,000 people), there wasn’t a place that had been built explicitly for travelers to stay and relax until 1794. The City Hotel was then established, including meeting rooms.
The Lismore House Hotel, Ireland – 1797
After having guests visit without proper accommodations, the Duke of Devonshire commissioned this hotel for guests of the Lismore Castle in Ireland. It was evident that by the time this hotel was established, the industry of building hotels was growing globally and continually improving.
It’s been 1,307 years since the first hotel opened in Japan and the tourism industry has expanded exponentially because of it. Today we continue to value customer service and strive to provide the necessary amenities as well as additional comforts.