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    The Ultimate Family Road Trip

    Plan the best family road trip ever with these tips for planning your route, packing up the car, and keeping the kids happy on the go!

    Two girls in the back seat of a car for a road trip.

    If you've got kids, chances are you've been on at least one family vacation road trip.

    This classic family vacation style is popular with parents because it is such an affordable way to take the kids on an adventure.

    It sounds easy enough, doesn't it? Pick your destination, pack your bags, pile everyone into the car, and go!

    But if your planning stopped there, you may end up more than a little disappointed when you hear: "Are we there yet??" just two miles down the road.

    Learn how to plan the ultimate family road trip with these easy tips.

    Jump to:
    • Getting Started
    • Where to Go
    • Packing Tips for Road Trips
    • Enjoy the Ride
    • Tips for Road Trips with Kids
    • Hotel Tips

    Getting Started

    The first step to any vacation is choosing your adventure destination and planning your itinerary. This is my favorite part of the entire vacation planning process!

    • How to Plan a Family Road Trip Itinerary
    • Tips for Picking Vacation Destinations
    • Should You Take Your Dog on Vacation?

    Where to Go

    Looking for inspiration for places to go on your road trip? Our family lives in Charlotte, NC and these are some of our favorite places that are all within an easy day's drive:

    • Amelia Island
    • Atlanta
    • Charleston
    • Charlotte
    • Pigeon Forge
    • Savannah

    Packing Tips for Road Trips

    You know where you're going and how you plan to get there, now it's time to grab your stuff! Road trip packing doesn't just stop at your suitcase though, don't miss my best tips for packing your car, too!

    • Road Trip Essentials to Pack for Family Vacations
    • Ultimate Road Trip Packing List: 40+ Things to Keep in Your Car
    • How to Organize Your Car for Road Trips with Kids
    • Packing Secrets for Kids Clothing

    Enjoy the Ride

    Keep everyone entertained and well fed so you can enjoy your adventure:

    • 16 Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips
    • Grab and Go Breakfast in the Car Ideas
    • Best Travel Games for Kids to Play with Adults

    Tips for Road Trips with Kids

    Want to keep the kiddos peaceful in the backseat? Here are some of my favorite tips for making the road trip easier on your kids:

    • How to Survive a Long Car Ride with Kids
    • Traveling Lovies: Protecting Kids' Toys on the Go
    • What to Pack in a Grab Bag for Kids

    Hotel Tips

    Once you reach your final destination and you check into the hotel for your stay, you'll definitely want these tips for keeping your new "home away from home" neat and tidy so you can relax and truly enjoy your vacation:

    • Best Hotel Room Hacks for Families
    • How to Organize Your Hotel Room
    • Easy Breakfast Ideas for Hotel Rooms

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    Hi, I'm Tiffany! I believe the best memories are made on our family trips. I'm excited to share easy ways to connect with your kids and raise lifelong learners through family travel.

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