3. Book convenient lodging. Finding accommodations that serve your family best is key. I highly recommend booking apartments or other similar vacation rentals that give you access to a kitchen, separate rooms for kids and adults and laundry facilities. Having a kitchen can help you save money on food by preparing a few meals at home, and having a separate sleeping area for the kids is nice so the adults don’t have to go lights-out when the kids have an earlier bedtime. We all know how much dirty laundry kids can generate so being able to do laundry helps you minimize how much you need to pack. And when you have to plan to return for afternoon naps or unexpected needs, a room close to the action is ideal. 4. Pack smart. Based on your destination(s), research what you’ll need to pack beforehand and be strategic about what you take. Depending on the age of your kids, there’s a chance you’ll end up carrying more than just your own bags, so you won’t want to be lugging around a bunch of stuff you don’t absolutely need. 5. Learn a little language. Three generally accepted facts: 1) locals appreciate it when tourists make an effort to speak their language, 2) kids pick up foreign languages more quickly than adults and 3) foreign language skills are easier to practice when you’re surrounded by that language. So, what better time to teach your kids a few key phrases? Hello and goodbye, please and thank you, my name is, etc. can get you a long way and might even help them make a new friend, which brings me to my next point.
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