Tips for Safe & Sane Family Holiday Travel

The holidays mean travel time for many families! Busy travel schedules, unfamiliar surroundings and general holiday stress can create less-than-pleasant family holiday memories for the unprepared, though. These family holiday travel tips will help you pack smart, stay sane and entertain the whole family whether you're traveling by land or air for the holidays.

What to Take Along for Family Holiday Travel

• The "Don't Leave Home Without It All" Family Travel Packing List
• Top Lightweight Travel Strollers
• Baby Clothes to Pack for the Car
• Baby Clothes to Pack for the Plane
• Winter Baby Clothes Travel Emergencies
• GoGo Kidz TravelMate Review
• CARES Toddler Airline Harness Review
• Trunki Kids Ride-On Suitcase Review
• Pack Less By Renting Baby Gear at Your Destination
• Which Baby & Toddler Travel Products Go With You On Every Trip?

Entertainment for Family Holiday Travel

• Printable "My Family Travel Activity Book"
• Road Trip Games for Break Times
• In-the-Car Amusement for Kids of All Ages
• Creative Travel Games & Crafts
• Unplugging the Kids: Playing Charades
• In Praise of Audio Books
• Kids'Christmas Music and Hanukkah Music for the Road

Keeping the Holidays Happy During Family Trips

• Healthy Snacks To Go
• Air Travel Tips for Parents of Babies and Toddlers
• How to Have the Best Time on a Family Vacation
• Avoid Toddler Travel Tantrums
• Traveling with "Difficult" Kids
• Travel Apps for Families

For more holiday ideas, please check out the creative tips and useful resources in our About Family Holiday Survival Guide.