de&gr: Random Travel Tips

Just some random travel tips that have come up for us on this trip. Most of these are personal to us, but maybe others might agree or get some value in them...

• Kitchenette: being able to cook your own food at a moments notice comes in handy with two monster/children
• Tough Stuff First: Vacation is about relaxing, but if you love sightseeing, do the tough stuff first. Anything that requires more effort then lounging on the sand should come at the start of the trip or you'll have trouble fitting it in (or getting motivated for it) near trips end.
• Vomit Comet(s): Avoid buses, vans, or any other transportation that has too much giggle and wiggle. Even if you can stomach it don't count on the kids doing so.
• You be ill'n: Plan for there to be at least one illness on any trip over a few days. This will help you set expectations, plan for common self medications, and generally set expectations to avoid getting to presumptuous  about "success" of a vacation.
• Snack early and often:  The best defense against cranky children that are way to hungry is to try and keep their stomachs constantly in a state of activity. Bottom line, snacks.

I'll probably post some more of these tips/ideas as the inspiration strikes.