No matter where you are going, whether it’s to the Grand Canyon or Grandma’s

house, road trips can take a lot out of you – especially if you have kids. We have

compiled some great tips for you and your family to make it through any road trip.

The planning has to start

before everyone piles

into the car.

If you are using a child

car seat, make sure it has

been installed correctly.

Double check that

everyone is wearing his

or her seat belts.

A key decision to make is when

would you like to do most of the

driving? If you leave early in the

morning or later in the evening your

kids may end up sleeping through a

majority of the trip – helping you to

concentrate on road.

Before heading out, plot out

a few places to stop and eat.

Having a meal will help

break up the monotony of

the trip for your kids. Also,

knowing where you are

going to stop in advance will

help your family from being

stuck miles and miles away

from the nearest restaurant.

Pack a bag of books, games, action figures,

and any toys that will keep your kids

entertained. One thing to remember, don’t

bring anything that will annoy you. If their

videogames have sound, consider bringing

headphones for them.

One thing you don’t want

when you are stuck in the car

for long periods of time –

restless kids. Avoid snacks and

drinks with high amounts of

sugar or caffeine. Before

hitting the road, make a bag of

healthy snacks for everyone in

the car to share – peanut butter

celery sticks, low-fat cheese

and crackers, or lettuce wraps

with lunchmeat are all great

options and kid favorites.

Car games can keep everyone from being

bored. Play the games you played when

you were a kid or go online and find new

games that can become a family tradition.

Classic road trip games include Slug-a-Bug,

I Spy, and 20 Questions.

Pillows, and blankets can be lifesavers. The more comfortable

your children are the less likely they are to be upset or grumpy.

Bathroom breaks around the two-hour mark can also allow

everyone to stretch his or her legs. Have the kids run around for

a couple minutes, so that they can settle in for more car time.

For over 50 years, Scenic Airlines has been the standard in aerial sightseeing tours. They

were the first company to offer an airborne tour over the Grand Canyon. Over 300,000

people a year fly with Scenic Airlines, it’s no wonder that their name has become

synonymous with the Grand Canyon and exceptional customer service.

For more information, please call (800) 634-6801 or visit http://www.scenic.com/.