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Long Trips With Kids If you want to take a hip hop and happening family vacation in Myrtle Beach, there are many things that you can keep in mind to ensure that your vacation is just right. There are some great all inclusive family vacation sites that can make travel easy as well as some condo rentals in Myrtle Beach that your whole family will enjoy. If you decide to take a trip while in Myrtle Beach, or if you are driving there, you have to prepare for the possible negatives of a family vacation. You should make sure that you are well packed for a lovely family vacation car trip. The first thing you can do is to make sure that you have a backpack of toys and activities. Kids like being in charge, so give them something to be in charge of. A backpack is perfect because it stays put, unlike a bag which can slip off their shoulder and you end up with one more thing to carry; just don't make it too heavy for them. Not only is this useful in-flight/on-board entertainment but it'll serve a dual purpose of amusing the kids once you reach your destination. Put in all your favorite ideas, including these suggestions:
Books. Theres never enough time in the day to read to the kids, so take advantage of the opportunity of the long plane, train or car ride for some one-on-one time. Pack your kids' favorite books for you to read or easy-reader books for them to read by themselves. Theres no reason to plug their brains into electronics for the whole journey. Expand their imagination through the endless possibilities in a good book!
Coloring Books. Coloring books can be a great distraction and can help get out a little scribbling energy. A favorite coloring tool is Crayolas "Color Wonder" markers and paper. Theyre great because the markers only write on Color Wonder paper, which means your little ones leave no evidence behind! Also try dollar stores for coloring books you won't mind them half-completing and being discarded for the sake of extra space.
DVDs/Movies and Personal DVD Players. A laptop with a DVD drive works just as well as a personal DVD player. Bring a long a set of earphones (or a splitter so you can have two sets of earphones), so your child's viewing of his/her favorite movie doesnt interfere with the comfort of others. Although, if you are taking a plane flight, you can save on space and rely on the in-flight entertainment. Best suited to car travel.
Electronic Games. Handheld games are extremely popular for older kids and can keep them quiet for hours. Bring a long a set of earphones so your childs favorite game doesnt interfere with the comfort of others. A long plane or car trip might be a good time to invest in a new game for a special surprise!
Comfort Toys for Small Children. Throw in a favorite blanket or bear for small children. It may help them snuggle down for quiet time or just help get through a bumpy patch of air or a tedious part of the drive. You can never have enough props for entertaining that last 20-30 minutes of a flight when everyone is impatient to get off! Favorite games to play with a blanket or cuddle friend are "peek-a-boo" and "pat-a-cake".
Sticker Books. Reusable sticker books are great for early elementary age kids. You can find them in your childs favorite TV/movie character or interest. And because theyre reusable you can create new scenes, stories or just mix them up for fun!
Bring your car seat on the plane. One way to rein in a squirrelly toddler is to take their car seat on the plane. Young kids behave much better in a familiar car seat, which keeps everyone happy. They can rest and fall asleep more easily in their car seat because it reminds them of riding in the car. Check with your airline first that this is permissible before lugging it down to the airport. Divide and conquer. Don't lose the kids, especially if you have more than one to keep an eye on. Decide ahead of time who is in charge of which child. This will eliminate the heart-sinking question Where is so-and-so?? with the answer of I thought you were watching him?" Miscommunication and lost children are not a good way to start a vacation.
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