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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in North Dakota with your Kids

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in North Dakota with your Kids

If you’re trying to plan your family summer vacation and you want to go somewhere that you haven’t been before, you might want to think about heading to North Dakota. The state provides for some interesting travel experiences that make for great memories and terrific photos for your kids’ scrapbooks. Here are a few North Dakota trip ideas for your family to consider this summer:

The Enchanted Highway

If you enjoy long drives with your family, this is a great place to go. That’s because it provides enough activity and points of interest along the way to keep the kids from getting bored, letting the whole family get the best out of a North Dakota road trip without the hassles that usually accompany long drives with young children. They’ll be thrilled to see the large metal sculptures that dot over thirty miles of this stretch of The Enchanted Highway. The big metal grasshopper, the deer jumping over a bridge and the tin family reminiscent of The Tin Man from Wizard of Oz are just a few of the sculptures that may dot your family photo album if you make this area a part of your North Dakota vacation. Oh, and the other reason that it’s good for families is that, other than the cost of gas, this attraction is free!

Jamestown

Less mobile families might want to confine their North Dakota vacation to the limited area of one small town. If that’s the case, you might consider Jamestown for your vacation. It is the hometown of westerns author Louis L’Amour, jazz singer Peggy Lee and the rare albino buffalo “White Cloud”. It is also the current home of a huge buffalo sculpture known as “the world’s largest buffalo” which can be found at a visit to the city’s National Buffalo Museum near historic Frontier Village. And you won’t be lacking for summer activities in Jamestown because it’s also home to the Jamestown Reservoir where three lakes come together to provide a spot for swimming, boating and other water adventures.

Native American History

North Dakota is a terrific state for taking a summer family vacation which revolves around Native American history. The Knife River Indian Villages is one historic site that your family may enjoy on this kind of vacation. You can see tipis, learning about the culture of the people of this area and see some beautiful natural landscape all at the same time. Another beautiful spot where such history can be explored is the Abraham Lincoln State Park which includes the On-A-Slant Mandan Village sharing the lives of the Mandan people.� The rich history of the American Indians can be found at various spots like these all throughout the state.

The North Dakota Badlands

Usually when you think about going to The Badlands, you think about a trip to South Dakota. But you can visit the North Dakota Badlands at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Stay in the nearby historic Old West town of Medora, take a scenic drive through the park and enjoy hiking, horseback riding and camping with the family.

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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Indiana with your Kids

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Indiana with your Kids

Indiana is a state that has a variety of experiences to offer so that you can plan your family vacation around the type of travel that best suits you. Perhaps you really want to get away to a simpler life - then you can go visit the Amish country. Or maybe you want to give your kids the chance to go to amusement parks without having to foot the bill to get to Disneyworld. Maybe you’re just seeking a nearby city - such as Indianapolis - where you get some learning fun in that the whole family will enjoy. Whatever the case may be, Indiana probably has something for you.

Experience the Amish

The Amish people live an interesting life - without electricity, technology and other modern conveniences, these people spend their days working hard. The life they live is a simple one in which the emphasis is on family and community. Although we might not want to live without some of our amenities, we certainly do strive to teach our kids that a non-materialistic heart-focused life is a good one to have. Indiana offers the chance to show them what the Amish live like. Amish Acres and Amishville USA are two areas where families are welcome to experience this life. Visiting the farmer’s markets where they sell their goods is another way to get this experience.

Amusement Parks

Teaching the kids about the simple life is great, but your family also probably wants some family-oriented modern adventure during their summer vacation. Indiana has plenty of amusement and water parks to keep you all happy. Indiana Beach is a popular choice, with its roller coasters, kiddie rides, sand beaches and the option to lodge nearby in either hotels or campgrounds. Other amusement parks in Indiana include the Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and the two top waterparks: Atlantis and Splash Down Dunes.

Explore Indianapolis

This big city offers much to do in the way of family activity, after all, their motto is “so easy to do so much”. The Children’s Museum, The American Super Heroes Museum and the Connor Prairie will also allow for a fun learning experience for the kids. The Indianapolis Zoo will keep the kids occupied for an entire day. And you’ll have to go back to its downtown neighborhood because it’s located in White River State Park which also has baseball games, an IMAX theatre and other activities for the whole family.

Santa Claus

Longing for a little bit of Christmas in July? There won’t be any snow, but the fun of going to a city like Santa Claus might make you feel a little of that exciting holiday energy. You can see the forty-ton concrete Santa Claus statue, go camping at the very family-friendly Lake Rudolph Campground, and get some goodies at the free-to-see Candy Castle.

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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Illinois with your Kids

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Illinois with your Kids

What does the Midwest have to offer in terms of family summer vacations? If you make your way throughout the state of Illinois with your family this year, you’ll come home with more answers to that question than you might have expected. Of course, there’s the unique urban landscape of the metropolis that is Chicago which undeniably offers a lot of activity for you and your kids, but there are also interesting spots all throughout rural Illinois which might surprise you with their fun-filled family activities.

Chicago

A trip to Chicago with your family is an adventure that requires a page all on its own. This city is filled with rich cultural experiences, museums for families of all ages, a magnificent thriving arts scene and many activities that can’t be experienced elsewhere. It’s as urban as urban gets and offers a really unique experience whether your family is from an urban area such as New York or Los Angeles or from a rural area somewhere else in the country. The animals of the Lincoln Park Zoo, the astounding elevator ride and view from Sears Tower, the major league baseball games and the activities of Lake Michigan will all wow your kids and make for an exciting trip for your whole family.

The rest of Northern Illinois

Chicago may be the big attraction for spending time in Northern Illinois, but there is a lot to see and do in the quieter Northwest portion of the state as well. Take the kids hiking amidst the canyons and waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park. Visit Galena, where the historic main street will give the kids a glimpse into nineteenth century lifestyles and the historic sites will make for an education vacation. Take a trip to the Railway Museum in Union, IL. Or see something unique at the annual Sandwich Fair in Sandwich, IL.

West-Central Illinois

Heading south, but not too far south, you’ll find that the center strip of Illinois also has some fun activities for your family. These tend to be more in the area of nature and give the kids a chance to explore Illinois wildlife. A favorite here is the 2000 acre Wildlife Prairie State Park where wolves, cougars and bears can be seen from afar. History can come alive at the many Abraham Lincoln sites that exist in this area. And a day spent at the Amish Villages can give your kids a look at history played out in modern life. If the rural life in the area makes the kids too antsy, you can make a stop at inPlay, an interactive gaming and entertainment center that will make them go wild - and will probably wear them out!

Southern Illinois

Families which are traveling up from the south and only have a little bit of time to spend in the state won’t have to worry that there’s nothing to do because the southern portion of Illinois is also filled with activities. Outdoor activities are in abundance here, with activities along the Ohio River being a favorite of the area. River taxis are good for the more relaxed families while horseback riding and hiking in the area’s state parks are better for more active families. If you’re going to be driving through this part of the state, make sure you brush your kids up on their old Popeye cartoons and then go see the statue located in Chester, IL.

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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Georgia with your Kids

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Georgia with your Kids

What do you envision for your summer vacation? Camping with your kids in a beautiful mountainous area? Adventuring at major theme parks, zoos and aquariums with your family? Or perhaps visiting historic sites and learning about the cultural diversity of an area that is different from where you live? Georgia offers all of these things so that families of all kinds can enjoy a summer vacation in this unique state. Here are just a few of the things that you and your family might enjoy if you take a trip to Georgia:

Animals

There are many different opportunities to spend the summer seeing different animals in Georgia. Zoo Atlanta is well-known for being one of the only zoos to feature an exhibit on Giant Pandas. And that’s not all that the state is known for, they’re about to open a new aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, which is going to be one of the largest aquariums in the world. There’s already a unique RiverQuarium in the state (in Albany, located in Southern Georgia), a Kangaroo Conservation Center, and a wild animal safari park.

Theme Parks

That wild animal safari park, Wild Adventures, is also a theme park features rides and shows across 170 acres of land. Of course, Georgia is also home to Six Flags Over Georgia and the Six Flags White Water Park. Additional amusement parks located throughout the state include Alpine Amusement Park, American Adventures and Stone Mountain Park, the latter of which is a 3300 acre theme park. Each of these parks offers something different for families spending their summer vacation in Georgia.

History & Culture

There are many different historical sites located throughout Georgia which you might want to share with your family this summer, but there are a few that are likely to be of particular interest. You can head north into the Georgia Mountains to experience the days of the gold rush in Georgia and even pan for gold with your family. A trip to the Georgia coast can take your family to Hog Hammock, where a unique African American community known as the Gullah lives out a traditional lifestyle that can educate your children about diversity. Even just a trip to Savannah is filled with history, since this city was the first city in America to be planned and designed before being constructed. Throughout the state, there is rich colonial and Civil War history to share with your children.

Museums

Of course, you can always head to the museums to experience some of that history in a more modern way. Museums in Georgia that are enjoyed by families visiting the area include Imagine It! (The Children’s Museum of Atlanta), Agirama Historic Village and Museum, Fernbank Science Center and Museum of Natural History (loved by kids for the big dinosaur exhibits), and the several lighthouse museums which dot the Georgia Coast.

Looking towards the future

If you’ve already got your summer vacation planned and Georgia isn’t it, you might want to think about making this state a destination for future vacations with your family. Not only is there clearly a lot to see and do here, but there’s also incentive for families visiting the state. That’s because Georgia is currently trying to encourage tourism in the area and is offering the Georgia Dream Pass which features obligation-free discounts on attractions in the state. Currently, the dream pass has just been launched and is only featuring golf-themed discounts but additional family-oriented discounts are said to be available soon. A great trip at a great price - what could be better?

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Taking a Disney Cruise

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Are you thinking about taking a Disney cruise with your family?

 

Of course the thought has at least crossed your mind; after all, the kids get the fun of a Disney adventure while you can enjoy the relaxing benefits of a vacation on a cruise line. But you haven’t done it yet. Why? Maybe you think it’s too expensive or you think it’s something you should wait to do when the kids are a little bit older.  Not the case!  Taking a Disney cruise is an affordable option for families with kids of all ages, as long as a little planning goes into place.

 

The Disney cruise is a perfect introduction to cruise travel for families who have never taken a cruise before.

� It is specifically geared towards first-time cruisers and cruisers with kids so it has all of the amenities and on-board assistance that you might need should you have any concerns at all about cruise travel.

� The Disney Cruise line also knows that families are going to be on board and has a variety of activities for all ages so that everyone in the group can have a good time.

 

The Disney Cruise can take you to a number of different destinations so you can select something that’s right for your family.

� Maybe the cruise is a compromise vacation between your husband’s promise to you that he’d take you to the

Bahamas and his promise to the kids that they could do

Disneyland this year.

� A Disney Cruise to the

Bahamas satisfies everyone.

� Other destinations include the Mediterranean and the Mexican Riviera so you can give your family a cultural experience within the safety of the cruise ship.

 

Disney cruises are available for a range of different lengths of time so that your family can travel within the amount of time that you have available.

� Maybe you just have a long weekend and want to take a quick three-day cruise or perhaps you need to get the kids out of the house for an extended vacation over summer break and a ten-day cruise is more along the lines of what you had in mind

.� The Disney cruise offers packages at both ends of the spectrum to make sure your family travels for as long (or not) as need be.

 

Speaking of packages, Disney knows that kids are expensive and so there are regularly-offered deals for well-priced travel packages on the Disney cruise lines.

� You can find the deals yourself through the website, signing up in advance for notification of special offers, or you can work with a travel agent who specializes in Disney travel to get the best price on your cruise.

� A Disney cruise is certainly a luxury but it doesn’t have to cost like one!

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Tips For Inexpensive Family Travel Fun - Take a Trip with Your Kids on a Budget

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Tips For Inexpensive Family Travel Fun - Take a Trip with Your Kids on a Budget

 

Family travel is an important part of a child’s growing-up experiences but it can often be the thing that puts the parents’ bank account in the red. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way.

 

You can have fun trips with your family on a regular basis without spending a fortune by sticking to a few simple travel tips that minimize your costs.

 

  • Think about your mode of travel.
    • � If you’ve got seven kids and an SUV, it might be most cost-effective to load them up and then go somewhere that isn’t too harsh on the gas mileage.
    • � If you’ve got one teenager who can listen to an mp3 player for hours on end, you might think about the cheap seats on a bus or train to get you to your travel destination.
  • Stick close to home.
    • � People think about going on vacation and they automatically think about the big destinations, be it Disneyland or Hawaiian beaches.
    • � However, there are plenty of unexplored towns in your own backyard which can make for inexpensive travel destinations.
    • � Exploring a new place as a family can be an adventure and it’s really exciting to find out what adventures are within a day’s driving distance from your home
    • � It makes home that much more interesting!
  • Sleep cheap.
    • � Hotels are one of the biggest expenditures for family travel so do what you can to find inexpensive places to stay.
    • � Travel to destinations where you have friends or family that would be happy to put you up for a night.
    • � Do some Internet research on kid-friendly hotels where children under a certain age can stay for free.
    • � Or consider camping out in the family tent.
  • Eat light.
    • � Food is the other big expenditure on family travel that can cause the budget to go into bank-breaking levels.
    • � Eating out at restaurants and fast food places can get pricey if you’re doing it three times a day just because you’re on vacation.
    • � Stop at the grocery store as soon as you’ve arrived at your travel location to reduce the food costs of your family travel.
  • Do free stuff wherever you go.
    • � Vacations tend to involve a lot of time spent finding stuff to do.
    • � That can mean spending money, but it doesn’t have to mean that at all.
    • � Check local newspapers and tourist websites to find the free events and low-admission locations in every city.
    • � There’s plenty of stuff to do in every destination and you don’t have to pay big bucks to do it.
  • Plan ahead for the bigger trips.
    • � Okay, so usually you do the close-to-home vacations but you do want your kids to see Mickey Mouse or Honolulu before they grow up.
    • � That’s fine; just know that you can do it a lot cheaper if you plan in advance.
    • � Look for deals, save up your frequent flier miles, and travel in the off-season to avoid spending much money on those bigger trips.

 

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Last Minute Family Trips - Ideas for You and Your Kids to Take Last Minute Vacations

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

You and Your Kids Should Take that Last Minute Family Trips - Ideas for Last Minute Family Trips 

You didn’t think that you were going to be able to take a vacation with the kids this year but then something changed and now you’re ready to take off at the last minute on a family trip.

 

� Maybe you got a bonus at the job that gives you the extra spending money or perhaps you just admitted to yourself that another week home alone with the kids on their summer vacation would drive you batty.

 

� Whatever the case, you’re ready to go somewhere with the whole brood but you don’t have a lot of time to do your trip planning.

 

� What do you need to think about in the days before you take off?

� First off, consider where you can realistically go on vacation given your budget and your family dynamics. � Yes, it’s tempting to just hop on a plane and go to

Disneyland because you know that the kids will have fun there, but is that the best use of your spontaneous vacation time?

 

� Usually, if you’re doing a trip last minute, it ends up costing you some bucks, so it’s a better idea to stick close to home and to avoid major tourist destinations which take advantage of the last minute family in terms of cost.

 

� Besides, your teens might actually be happier doing some shopping at a new mall in a nearby town or seeing a concert during a family trip than putting on the Mickey Mouse ears.

� You should also think about who you want to see on your vacation. � Last minute trips can be really stressful and you don’t want to add to that by agreeing to visit relatives that you don’t actually enjoy spending time with. � Save the big family vacation for a planned reunion and take advantage of your spontaneous urge to travel by enjoying a new destination with your immediate family. � Alternatively, maybe you just need a break from the day-to-day grind with the kids and heading to Grandma’s house can give you that much needed break. � Think about why you decided to go on vacation with your family and who you want to see to realize that reason. � Finally, don’t sacrifice safety for spontaneity. � One of the biggest mistakes that families make when they take last minute vacations is that they get so enmeshed in the details of pulling off a last minute trip that they forget to take care of important things that need to be taken care of to keep the kids safe. � If you’re traveling by car, this means taking that extra day at home to make sure the maintenance on the car has been done. � If you’re going to a foreign destination, this means double-checking that your kids’ vaccinations are all in place. � Sure, it’s nice to be spontaneous with your family but not at the cost of being unsafe. � Last minute family trips can provide some of the most memorable vacation experiences that you’re family will ever have. � Your kids will say one day, years after the trip, “hey, remember that time that we decided to go explore that little town in the northern part of the state?” � Or you’ll be visiting Grandma and she’ll reminisce about that great long weekend when you unexpectedly turned up with the kids. � Just make sure that you put your important items in order before you leave even if you’re taking off mostly on a whim.

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Disney Hotels When Visiting Disney World

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Disney Hotels When Visiting Disney World 

Disney World Florida is more than just a theme park -  it’s a destination.

 

� And part of the Disney World experience is the stay at a Disney Hotel.

 

� With over twenty different Disney hotels to choose from, it can be mind-boggling to figure out which one is the best for your family’s experience of this fun destination.

 

� But if you know the basics about how Disney hotels are classified, then you’ll be able to narrow down your options and choose the right vacation package for your Disney trip.

� There are four different types of Disney hotels to choose from when you visit Disney World:
  1. Value Resorts
  2. Moderate Resorts
  3. Deluxe Resorts
  4. “Home Away From Home” Resorts
� The major difference between these categories is the cost of the hotel stay, but within each category are different types of resorts that you can choose from. � The rates increase starting with value and going up to the most expensive “home away from home” resorts (also known as “vacation club” resorts). � Rates change regularly, but the average price that you’re looking at per night for rooms within each category is, respectively, $80, $145, $215 and $279. � So, the first thing to do will be to narrow down the cost that you’re willing to spend on your Disney World hotel and then you can choose from within that cost frame to find the Disney hotel that has the features and amenities which you desire. � In other words, if you know that you don’t want to spend more than $200 per night, you’re either going to need to look only at the value and moderate resorts or you’re going to need to look at deals offered on the others. � Within each of these categories, you’ll find that there are 3 - 10 hotels that fit the price range, so you should be able to find a Disney hotel that sounds right for you. � For example, there are three different Disney Value Resorts; one is centered on movies, one on sports and one on music. � If your family is a budget-conscious music-loving family,. The Walt Disney World All Star Music Resort could be right for you. � In contrast, if you’re really splurging on your big vacation and there are more teens and adults in your group than young kids, you might be more inclined to look at the Walt Disney World Villas at the Disney Institute which is a “Home Away From Home” resort featuring villa-style accommodations and on-site golf courses. � To learn more about each of these different Disney hotels and what they can offer to your family when you head to your

DisneyWorld vacation, check out the Walt Disney World website and the Disney Vacation Guide.

 

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Eating When Traveling with Your Kids on Family Vacations

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Eating When Traveling with Your Kids on Family Vacations 

 

I have to admit that one of my favorite things about travel is that it’s the only time when I really indulge in fast food.

 

� But, I also know from experience that the highs and lows of “road food” aren’t very good for either the body or the state of mind when traveling.

 

� So, when traveling with kids, I make extra sure that we’re all eating right.

 

� By making healthy eating selections, we all have a happier time traveling together.

 

� And by making smart eating decisions while traveling, we avoid spending an abundance of money that is better spent on other fun travel things.

� It’s tempting to go for the fast food when you’re traveling because it’s all around and it’s easy to access. � However, the energy that comes from eating high-sugar, high-carb foods can wear off quickly. � This can create a lot of spikes and lows in the travel experience for families which tends to make for some bad times during travel. � Instead of going this route, I’ve learned to pack the right snacks and choose the right restaurants so that we have a healthy energy level throughout the day. � We might still grab some fast food at the end of the day as a bit of a treat but the bulk of travel finds us eating well and feeling right. � The main thing that we do to eat healthy when traveling with kids is to bring a lot of our own food along. � We have snacks and mini-meals throughout the day. � This allows us to eat relatively healthy without spending money, effectively killing two birds with one stone. � However, for this to work right, we have to have a good breakfast and a good dinner to balance out the throughout-the-day snacking that we’re enjoying. � We do a combination of in-hotel breakfasts (such as oatmeal and healthy cereals) and restaurant breakfasts to keep costs down while still getting in good, healthy meals. � Then we eat our snacks throughout the day and enjoy a sit-down meal again at night. � If we’re going to eat fast food, dinner is the time that we do it. � Of course, sometimes we do eat meals throughout the day. � It’s too tempting to be out among all of a travel destination’s restaurants and to be hungry and then not eat there. � But we choose our restaurants wisely and we always share lunch meals to reduce the cost. � This allows us to try the foods at different locations without spending a lot of money on our meals. � We also make use of the grocery stores when we travel. � By having some easy meals that we can eat on the road (sandwiches and such), we further reduce our costs and don’t cut as much into travel time as we would if we stopped for a sit-down meal. � Picnics at rest areas make an excellent break in road travel and get everyone fed and feeling happy. � By coming up with creative approaches to the meals we enjoy our travels, we can make sure that our kids get the nutrients they need at a cost that doesn’t compromise the travel plans. � We all like to indulge sometimes and there’s a place for “road food” on every trip, but if we sprinkle it in with some wise decisions, we can have our cake and eat it too.

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Why You Should Have Suitcases For Kids

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Why You Should Have Suitcases For Kids

When you travel, do you pack everything in one or two suitcases which a parent carries throughout the trip?

 

� If so, you could be missing out on teaching your kids important travel techniques; not to mention that you could be making travel harder on yourself!

 

� Consider having a suitcase for each of your kids from the time that they are old enough to walk on their own so that they can learn travel skills and ease the burden of travel.

 

� Having their own suitcases will make the kids feel like an important part of the travel process and will help create that family travel experience which is so important to making a memorable trip.

� Having their own suitcases to take on each trip helps kids learn important travel tips which they will use throughout their lives. � Through the experience of packing the suitcase, carrying it along on the trip and using the items it contains, your kids will learn about how to appropriately pack only what they need. � Of course, you’ll be overseeing the packing of the suitcases but the fact that kids are directly involved and responsible for some of their items will help them to gain the skills they will use on their own travels one day. � Letting kids have suitcases of their own will also ease some of the travel burden for you as a parent. � You’re probably already going to be carrying a lot of items with you; purses and your own bags and shopping items and all of the other necessary trip things are going to fill up your arms. � If your kids can carry important items like their own snacks, you’ll have your hands freed up a bit and they’ll be able to easily access what they need without having to dig through all of your stuff. � Keep in mind, though, that kids do get tired while traveling and you may need to hang on to their suitcases so never allow them to bring more than what you’ll be able to carry if you need to. � And make sure that you have extra needed items (such as diapers) in your own suitcase in case your child accidentally loses his or her suitcase. � By having their own suitcases and being able to access what they need from them, kids feel more involved in the trip. � Taking care of their suitcases gives them a focused activity to keep travel more relaxed and being part of the family travel process helps them to feel more involved in the trip. � Some families get matching suitcases or all decorate their suitcases together to enhance this shared trip feeling. � Imagine the excitement that your kids will feel when trying to find your personally-decorated suitcases together at baggage claim. � It is this feeling that will stick with your family when the trip is over. � Before you know it, you’re going to be standing at the gate waving to your grown child as he or she embarks on solo travel. � You’ll be more comfortable if you know that you’ve given your child the travel skills that he or she needs to travel safely. � That starts with knowing how to pack for the trip which you will have taught them by giving them their own suitcases as kids. � Just imagine, one day, you’ll be standing at baggage claim with them and their kids, looking for those personalized suitcases that your family knows and loves!

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