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GREAT TRAVEL TIPS FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES
- Involve your children in your research and decisions. Talk to
them about what you are planning to do.
- Try to spend a third of the time on a trip doing things you
like, a third on activities you and your child or children like,
and a third doing things you both enjoy.
- Plan on visiting places that each child is interested in. A
school is always a good choice.
- Type up an itinerary for each vacation you take. This will
this prevent some arguments en route about what to do each day
and the extra copies are handy for future reference.
- Record any driving or travel directions. Have a child read them
to you while driving.
- Make a packing list and give a copy to adolescents so they can
be in charge of their preparations.
- Nutritious snacks and water come in handy whether on a plane,
train or a bus.
- Have your children assist with baggage and other tasks, such
as map reading. Even very young children can be assigned a responsible
task, such as locating fire exits in a hotel.
- Be sure to thank your children for their help.
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Brenda Elwell is the author of The
Single Parent Travel Handbook and managing editor of The Single
Parent Travel Network, a Web site and
free monthly newsletter chock
full of Single Parent Travel Specials.
A veteran of over thirty years in the travel industry, she has traveled
independently to more than 60 countries, half of them with her two kids
in tow. Brenda may be reached via e-mail at brenda@singleparenttravel.net.
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