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Checklist for Spring Break Travels!

It's Spring Break time!

The plans have been made or are in the making. Regardless if you stay home, visit family or are heading toward warm weather, there is always extra to plan for. Toy Tips has been reviewing family vacation destinations for over 10 years and in our travels, we put together a last minute checklist to consider for family vacation travel.

What kinds of activities are there for kids to do as soon as you arrive?
Are there special child-friendly restaurants in the area or hotel menus with choices your child likes and will eat?
How far is your destination from the local airport? Plan for cab or driving time.
If traveling by car, is your car in good shape, are the tires filled? Do you have GPS in the car or on your phone?
Are there free shuttles to/from the hotel?
How far will you be from historic or recreation sites? Do a little online research not to miss a teaching moment!
If staying in a hotel. are there special units, rooms or decor just for families?
Is there a refrigerator in your hotel room for snacks and cold milk for the kids? If not , ask if you can have one.
Is there a store close-by for last minute emergency runs?
Are there any special amentities for families or children? Kids love the soaps and shampoos.
If traveling with an infant, does the hotel provide a safe crib (ask for the brand name and then check recalls on recalls.gov for the most current recalls before you go)?
Did you pack enough small travel toys or surprises to keep the kids busy?
Got jackets or ponchos just in case?
Check with your airline as far as luggage weight regulations.

We will be posting our destination reviews on toytips.com so check back in our vacation destination area on the website to places to go and great things to see all over America.

-Marianne

Posted by Toy Tips at 3/1/2010 1:08 AM