Toward Stress-Free TravelEmily Kaufman, "The Travel Mom," is a journalist and travel industry expert who travels the world searc
04 Août 2005 - 7:24PM
Business Wire
Families take an average of 5.3 road trips each year. With a little
planning and organization, parents can save their sanity and make
travel time easy and stress-free for the whole family. "One of the
single most important things you can do when you travel is to
prepare as much as possible beforehand by getting directions and
planning your route," says Emily Kaufman, a journalist and travel
industry expert who travels the world as "The Travel Mom,"
searching for terrific family vacations. Kaufman notes that parents
need to be flexible and prepared for the unexpected traffic delays
and car troubles and keep in mind, when you get tense -- so do your
kids. "Also, make sure you look into alternate routes just in case
roads are closed or traffic is unusually heavy," says Kaufman. Here
are a few ideas from "The Travel Mom" that will make the miles pass
faster and your travel time an enjoyable experience for everyone:
-- Create a "Boredom Bag" for each child, with age-appropriate toys
such as crayons, activity books and electronic games. -- Pack a
baking sheet in the back pocket of the seat, which the kids can use
as a desk for coloring or as a tray for snacks and mealtimes. --
Don't forget the comfy favorites like pillows, blankets and stuffed
animals so the kids can feel comfortable napping in the car. --
When the kids start to get a little anxious, play word games and
reward them with little trinkets, stickers or goodies from your
"Surprise Bag." -- Help small children select special toys that are
appropriate for car travel and make sure they pack a "blankie" for
nighttime. -- Make the most of your stops by choosing locations
that allow you to grab snacks, get a cup of fresh coffee or a cold
soda, give everyone a bathroom break, and gas up the car at the
same time. -- Take advantage of convenient timesavers, such as
Speedpass(TM), which can be used at Exxon and Mobil gas stations
and On the Run(R) convenience stores across the country. Speedpass
allows you to quickly pay for gas or convenience store items with
the wave of your hand, so you can get what you need and be on your
way in a flash. "A road trip is a great opportunity to create
family memories -- it's about the journey, not just the
destination," says Kaufman. "Relish the quality time together and
build memories that will last for years to come." For more great
stress-free travel tips, visit www.thetravelmom.com. Information
about Speedpass can be found at www.speedpass.com. Information
about On the Run convenience stores can be found at
www.prod.exxonmobil.com/ontherun/. Emily Kaufman is The Travel Mom.
She appears on television, in print, on the radio and online as an
expert in travel. Emily is the travel contributor for Good Morning
America and The View. She writes the annual travel feature for
Woman's Day Magazine, and will be a published author with a series
entitled "Are We There Yet?" with Broadway Books. She is also heard
regularly on ABC national radio. Exxon, Mobil, On the Run and
Speedpass are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its
subsidiaries.
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