Tips To Avoid The Traveling Blues....

Summertime means vacation time. Sometimes, traveling can be a real drag. Here are a few basic tips to help you feel happier when you travel.

Make An Activity Folder
Riding in planes, trains or automobiles can sometimes be really boring. Make sure to pack a folder filled with puzzles, coloring sheets and fun things to read. You won't always be able to plug in that DVD player, so better to have some non-techno toys to play with.

When You Stress Out, Chill Out
Things don't always go your way when you are traveling. When your plane is delayed, or your car gets a flat tire...STOP and TAKE A DEEP BREATH. Have a good laugh, and remember vacations are an adventure! Soon, the problem will be over and you'll be on your way.

Keep It Simple
Don't plan too many activities in one day. What's the rush? You're on vacation after all. One major adventure each day seems like enough, don't you think?

Do Your Homework
Nah, not like homework for school...Kids and parents can do research together on the places that they're visiting. Check out websites for the cities where you will be. Take some time to learn about the history of where you are going, or discover what fun things there are to do there.

Don't Lose Your Shirt
A fun activity could be to design and color a tag to put on your luggage so that you can recognize it as yours when it is mixed in with all those other bags.

Pack Lightly
Do you really need to pack that old sweatshirt with the monkey on the front? The less that you pack in your bag, the lighter your load when you are running to catch that plane!

Water Yourself
Summertime is hot! It's important to keep yourself cool by drinking water. This is true especially when you fly on an airplane. Airplanes can be pretty darn dry, so instead of soda, say, "I'd like a glass of water please."

Smile
YOU'RE ON VACATION. ENJOY IT!