How to Make Traveling with Kids Easier

You can make traveling with kids enjoyable if you include some of these time tested techniques that keep kids from getting bored.

• Make sure to bring games, small fun toys and books


• Pack food and snacks


• Stop often at rest areas and parks where kids can run and play


• Visit fun places along the way
  

Here's something that worked for us.

When my son was young we bought him a variety of games and toys specifically made smaller for travel. We had him pack these into a special travel bucket he was only allowed to play with on trips. We added new items to the bucket each year. After a few years he had quite a collection.

He loved his special bucket and really looked forward to discovering new things to play with as well as rediscovering old favorites from previous years. He would be entertained for hours.

When stopping for the night, try staying at a Hostel. Hostels are terrific as a place to stay when traveling with kids. They usually have private rooms with shared living areas where kids can play games and watch movies. Hostels give them much more to do and much more room to move around.

In St. Augustine, FL you can stay at the kid friendly hostel, The St. Augustine Hostel Casa Yallaha