Pack your bags, hop a plane, and take a trip Embarking on a journey with your kids can be a thrilling and rewarding adventure. Family travel is also a great way to expand your cultural horizons and help cultivate our next generation of global citizens. This book offers hundreds of easy-to-use ideas for: Drumming up excitement for the journey ahead Teaching your kids to pack themselves Having fun at the airport and on the plane Easing jetlag and schedule changes Involving everyone in setting itineraries and expectations Making museums and tourist stops engaging for everyone Enriching your travel experience through journaling Keeping the joy of the journey alive long after your return Discovering cultural education in your own back yard This book is intended for well-seasoned travelers and newbies alike who enjoy being with their children, want to enrich their education, and are excited to discover, as a family, the vast and unique experiences this world has to offer.