Family Vacations on the Road
Road trips should be a wonderful experience! However, unless you plan ahead, they can quickly descend into chaos. Make sure you and your family have a great time on the road together. From VanDevere Kia, here are some great tips for planning a family road trip.
Plan Ahead
The first step is to be prepared. You need to plan ahead. Make up a schedule of where you’re going and what you’re doing day by day. Your schedule doesn’t need to be super strict, but you should have a general guideline to make sure you’re on track and will have time for everything you want to accomplish. Make sure to reserve your family for events and hotels, download and print any information you need, and bring along anything else you might need. Make a list of what you need to prepare before you leave so you won’t forget anything.
Take Your Car In
After you have everything planned you need to make sure that your vehicle is up for the trip. First off, if your family has more than one vehicle, choose the most spacious one. A road trip will be a miserable experience if everyone is squished and uncomfortable because of lack of space. Once you have your choice, make sure to bring it in for a check-up. It’d be terrible if you had a big car problem out in the middle of nowhere. Make sure your car is just as prepared as you are.
Packed Supplies
Make sure you have enough of everything packed. This includes clothes, a car kit, charging chords, and food among more items. Again, make a list before you start so you don’t forget to pack anything important. Remember to pack non-perishable snacks for the ride and a cooler with ice for any food or drinks you need cooled. When you do eat, eat a few small meals instead of one big meal. Being stuffed or starving will make you feel terrible, especially if you’re seated and can’t move around to wake up and burn energy off. Eat intermediately to stay refreshed and alert on the road.
Games and Music
It’s important to have some fun while driving. While each passenger can bring some things to entertain themselves, you should also plan some things as a family. Make some music playlists everyone can enjoy and brainstorm some great car games to pass the time like 20 Questions and the Alphabet game.
Take Your Time
Finally, have a great trip! Slow down and enjoy your ride. If you rush through your road trip then you won’t have any time to have fun. Be spontaneous every once in awhile. Take breaks to move around. Roll your windows down to enjoy the fresh air and nature sights. It’s important to change things up so you’re having a great time together on your family vacation!
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We hope you have a fantastic time on your family trip! Make sure to follow our guide to stay safe and have fun! If you’d like to learn more about navigating the road, make sure to contact us here at VanDevere Kia. We’re here to help you with all of your questions and automotive needs. Enjoy the ride!
