15 Family Travel Tips: Don’t Leave Home Without Them

Family vacations have the potential to be something that your children will hold dear for their whole lives. Still, they can also be disasters that make you never want to get on a plane again. These family travel tips will help make your next vacation a dream come true, not a nightmare.

As a lifelong digital slomad (a slow-travel digital nomad), I’ve traveled the world with my family and made every mistake in the book. So learn from my mistakes, and with these tips on family travel, you’ll have the best family holiday ever.

15 Family Travel Tips: Don’t Leave Home Without Them

Don’t Pre-book Everything

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It can be super tempting to pre-book all your activities and attractions, thinking it will save you time while on a family vacation.

Wet Wipe

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Wet wipes are the most important thing you can pack when traveling with toddlers. If you’re taking a trip to London or Disney World, Florida, you can buy wet wipes there. But if you’re traveling further afield and are not sure how easy they will be to buy, take them with you.

Buy It There

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It’s so tempting to pack everything you think you might need before a big trip. However, carrying so much stuff is not only a physical challenge but keeping track of it all is a stress you don’t need while on holiday.

Ensure Your Visas and Passports Are Valid

When traveling outside the country, it’s easy to forget that you must have valid passports and visas for many places abroad.

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The last thing you want to do is arrive home without seeing all the sights you want. But trying to fit too much into a family holiday is a recipe for disaster.

Take It Slow

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