Travelling with family is the best feeling. When it is a road trip, it sounds even more interesting. However, it has its own advantages and disadvantages. A road trip includes a bag full of memories, family bonding, late-night pit stops, and endless fun. All you need is someone with exceptional driving skills for continuous hours, the right gear, a plan in mind, and a bunch of fun people around.

Problems arrive when you have a tiny toddler accompanying you on such a trip. You are lucky if you have one who doesn’t give you a hard time. Make a smart move by planning the trip carefully and making it friendly for those travelling along. Few tips are never too bad to follow. Let us look at some and make the long-awaited journey a fun-filled experience.

Pack according to Priority

Do not get carried away! Yes, you might be on a trip, but few cautious measures are never a bad idea. Pack smart and eliminate all that is not required but adds to the load. Carrying more than the load capacity of your vehicle can be risky.

  • Essentials to Carry- A medical kit, emergency kit (battery of the car), basic paper or plastic cutlery, baby wipes, hand sanitisers, petty cash and plastic bags are a few must-have essentials.
  • Packing Food and Drinks- Packing food and drinks for a long road journey is a good idea, especially when you are travelling with kids. You can always carry multi-section coolers so that you have enough water while you travel.
  • Board Games, Songs, and Oodles of Fun- Road trips are incomplete without some entertainment. Keep your options open. Right from the books to different board games, online games, CDs full of your favourite tracks. Fun is an essential ingredient on long summer drives. If you are one with a creative bend of mind, you can even invent your own games on the spot.

Check the Condition of Your Vehicle

  • A Thorough Check-up- Get your vehicle checked before hitting the road. Jeopardising your life just to save a little money is never a good idea. Repair the broken parts and get going.
  • Keep an Emergency Kit- A Car battery might die sooner than expected. Getting hold of a mechanic on a deserted road is the last thing you want. Keep an emergency kit handy.
  • Enough Fuel- Keep a track of your tank and get it refilled before your car goes on reserve.

 

Take Breaks

Continuously driving can take a toll on your mind and body. Hence, take short breaks every so often.

Stay Calm and Update yourself with the Plan Ahead

It is a smart thing to keep a hard copy of the map so that you can mark the places you might pass by and where you would want to stop at. Add notes before starting the journey to make it convenient for yourself. It goes without saying that such an itinerary can be a little too much if you have kids and toddlers along on this trip as most of the times travelling with kids means uncertainty at its best.

Drive to your favourite summer destination with your bunch of lovelies without compromising on the fun by simply following the above-mentioned tips. Keep your spirits up and cherish the memories you make on this well-planned road trip with the family.