We talk a lot about getting low air fares and great cruise deals, but over two-thirds of Americans will go to their vacation destination by car. Don has ideas for helping you drive there with the kids AND still having your sanity intact.

#1- Safety first - no matter how much they may protest, make sure the kids are buckled up. #2- Bring the pets. The kids tend to focus on their furry friends rather than on how much longer the trip is going to take. #3- Bring boredom busters. Take along a new, wrapped toy, book or game. #4- Bring electronic boredom busters. Kids, and adults, will be kept busy with the handheld electronic versions of some of the classics. I can go several hours with Tetrus. #5- Bring travel diaries. Kids will enjoy keeping track of sights they see, and reading them later. They will often be able to use their notes for a classroom assignment in school. #6- Be sure to exercise. Some people have their kids run around the minivan several times every time they stop. #7- Offer bribes! Promise the kids time at the hotel pool, some playground time in the next stop's city park, a chance to choose the next restaurant, or motel, or the chance to buy a souvenir at the next stop.

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