Family Road Trip Tips to Keep the Peace

Taking a family road trip can be one of the most exciting adventures to bond and get away but it comes with its own challenges. 

You've always dreamed of taking a road trip across the country, but you weren't able to make it happen before you became a parent. 

Now, your kids are old enough for you to take a family road trip -- but they're not always mature enough to keep the peace in the backseat of the car. You're in need of some serious advice about how to distract, entertain, feed, and take great care of your kids during your road trip family vacation. 

Read on to learn how to make it happen. 

1. Consider Renting an RV

As per tourism experts at Courchevel Chalets, one of the best family vacation ideas to make your road trip much more comfortable is to rent an RV. 

Especially if you have more than one child, and if you're planning on being on the road for several days at a time, having more space for kids to entertain themselves is a blessing. 

Plus, you can eliminate the need for all those bathroom trips, save money on hotel rooms, and even cook healthy meals instead of relying on fast food to help you cure those hunger pangs. 

2. Create a Family Bucket List

Everyone has sites they want to see on vacation -- and you need to take turns to keep everyone happy.

Go through a popular travel blog with your family before you leave, and check out major landmarks on the way. 

Each family member can choose one roadside attraction, museum, restaurant, or landmark that they want to see in every town you plan on spending time in. 

That way, everyone knows that they'll get what they want out of the family road trip.

3. Bring Portable Chargers

Let's face it: sometimes, you just have to rely on electronics to let you get some peace from your kids on your vacation. 

One of the simplest -- but most important -- family trip ideas is to bring along plenty of portable electronic chargers while you're on the road.

Plus, portable chargers also prevent your phone from dying at the worst possible time.

4. Make Your Partner Take the Backseat

While having your partner sit upfront with you during long drives on your family trip is helpful when it comes to navigation, it's often a better choice to have them sit in the back with the kids. 

That way, one parent will always be on hand to resolve fights, hand out snacks, and play popular road trip games like these. 

Take turns so that neither one of you loses your mind -- and establish the rule that whoever is driving gets to control the choice of music.

You're Ready for the Family Road Trip of a Lifetime 

We hope this post has helped you to feel much more confident about taking your loved ones on a family road trip they'll remember forever. 

Remember to do as much planning ahead of time as you can, and to try to do one thing to please each family member a day. 

Need more advice on how to stick to your budget on your next family trip? Want to know how to pack light? 

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