{"id":575,"date":"2019-01-10T07:28:56","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T07:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/?p=575"},"modified":"2019-08-13T08:15:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T08:15:11","slug":"road-trips-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/road-trips-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips For Taking Road Trips With Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Taking the family on a road trip is a tradition that goes back quite a few years. Many adults remember those classic road trips that they themselves took as kids, and there are typically some fond memories and some events that they want to forget. Today, people continue to take road trips in order to &#8220;see the sights.&#8221; Some things have changed, but there are still a few things that are mostly the same. Here are a few tips on taking a road trip with the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4 Essential Tips For Taking Road Trips With Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pack Things To Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going on the trip, parents should\ntake some time to pack a few things to do. This can include books, magazines,\ncoloring books, activity sheets, and music. There are a number of great\nresources on the Internet that can provide fun car games, such as the license\nplate game. Obviously some of these games may not appeal to older kids, but the\npoint is that multiple options should be packed so that there are a variety of\nactivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"blackkidsdotravel-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"168773e6370432b145edfa36a33d38b8\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B001MY20X8,1426309333,B01DJJRQY6,1544139039\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take A Break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When traveling the open road, people can start to feel a bit claustrophobic and sick of the vehicle. If the road trip is during the summer and the family is staying in hotels, it often helps to select a hotel with a pool. Most kids love to jump into the water, particularly after a long day in the car. Many hotels have pools and parents do not have to stay at a luxury hotel in order to find a pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Easy\nOn The Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s vehicles can come equipped with DVD\nplayers and many kids have their own personal music devices, portable DVD\nplayers, or compact video games. Some of this is fine for the car, but parents\nshould resist the temptation to let their kids play for hours and hours. After\nplaying or watching for a long time, kids can get a bit cranky and be resistant\nto other types of activities. Therefore, a limit on electronics is usually a\ngood strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"blackkidsdotravel-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"168773e6370432b145edfa36a33d38b8\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01J90MSDS,B01MCY97YV,B073R7ZHVC,B01AZ7LQ00\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flexible Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it is helpful on long road trips to stay flexible with destination points and miles traveled during the day. When parents go out on the road with their kids, they may not know how far they can get before their kids mutiny against them. Therefore, having some level of flexibility often helps. Hotel reservations can often be cancelled without a lot of notice, so changing stopping points is certainly feasible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of a road trip is to have fun, and though the days can be long, it can still be a memorable experience if people take steps to make it so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/road-trip-with-kids-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"road trip with kids\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/road-trip-with-kids-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/road-trip-with-kids-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackkidsdotravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/road-trip-with-kids-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-box-red\">\n<p><strong>Tips &amp; Tricks For Booking An Affordable Family Vacation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flights<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for the cheapest flights using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtSkyscannerFlights\">Skyscanner<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Make sure to download the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtSkyscannerAppDownload\">Free Skyscanner App<\/a> which also has super deals!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Book hotels on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtTripAdvisor\">TripAdvisor<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TMTHotelsCombined\">HotelsCombined<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=1311799\">Booking<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtHotels\">Hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Grab vacation homes on <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtVacationRentals\">HomeAway<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtVRBO\">VRBO<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Get cheap all-inclusive resorts on <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtBookVIP\">BookVIP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activities \/ Excursions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule using\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtViator\">Viator<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtGetYourGuide\">Get Your Guide<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtTripAdvisorAttractions\">TripAdvisor Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rental Cars<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Reserve a rental on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-8195665-12595001\">com<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8195665-12580086\">Car Rental 8<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtSkyscannerCarRental\">Skyscanner Car Rentals<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find airport parking for your car on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8195665-12229089\">Airport Parking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cruise<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Find the best deals on <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtCruiseDirect\">Cruise Direct<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase must have travel insurance through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tmtAllianzTravelinsurance\">Allianz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking the family on a road trip is a tradition that goes back quite a few years. 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