Apr 18th, 2006 by christinatoo
How to Make Family Road Trips Good, Healthy Fun
Bring a cooler. Load it with water and juice rather than soda. Why? (A) Soda is bad for kids. (B) It makes them hyperactive. (C) Worst of all, it makes them have to go to the bathroom sooner.
Skip the interstate pit stops. Instead, head to a supermarket for healthy snacks like nuts and fruit.
Pack picnic supplies. With plastic utensils, napkins, a real knife, and a sheet, you’ll be prepared to stop anywhere.
Take a half-hour walk each day. Whether it’s on a hiking path or in a small town, it’s the best way to sightsee.
Spring for a hotel with a pool. Kids love them, and swimming is much better than watching TV.
Here, a suggestion for Arizona family-oriented road-trip vacations:
Grand Canyon: Many tour companies offer Grand Canyon packages that include lodging, several meals, and guided hiking, rafting or air tours. The terrain can be challenging; this kind of package is best suited for children at least 10 years old.
from May 2006 issue of budgettravelonline.com
Tags: Arizona, family, Grand Canyon, road trip, Sedona, travel deal, weekend trips
Posted in Arizona
