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 | If you're one of the thousands of families taking a road trip this summer, now's a good time to remember the adage that "it's the journey, not the destination" that matters most. Try to have enough extra time on your road trip to stop, get out of the car, and have some fun along the way. | |
Car Trips: Find Great Routes
Of course it helps if you've got a great route to drive. Check out some good web sites for finding mountain drives and other scenic routes, or just some basically quirky things to stop and see.
| Car Travel Survival Tips
Families are much more likely to enjoy their journey if the car's been prepped before the gang piles in. Bring along snacks and drinks, amusements, travel games to print out... Click above for suggestions, and for tips about pacing, picnics, playgrounds, and potties too.
| July is Park and Recreation Month
Maybe your destination this summer will be a National Park. July is "Park and Recreation Month" in the US: check out a couple of contests and other ways to get involved. If you're heading to one of the Big Five most-visited parks, have a look at "Tips for Avoiding the Summer Crowds". Also, don't forget that National Parks have great programs for kids and families, such as "Junior Ranger" programs for ages 5 to 12...
| Family Vacation News Posted Recently
And finally: here are a few newsy items posted on Family Vacations' Twitter or Facebook recently. St. Lucia has an island-wide "Go Bananas" summer promotion for families; this beautiful Caribbean island has a number of family-friendly all inclusive resorts. Meanwhile, Curacao is promoting its Facebook page with a chance to win an all inclusive family vacation for four. And for those considering a summer road trip: BeFrugal.com has a handy Fly or Drive Calculator, to compare total cost and time of driving vs. flying.
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