Are you planning a family road trip and renting one of our spacious 10, 12 passenger van, or 15 passenger van to accommodate everyone? With so much seating capacity, you’ll have plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the ride. However, if you’re traveling with kids, keeping them entertained during a long journey can be a challenge. Nothing is worse than hearing, “Are we there yet?” on repeat. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you covered. We’ll share some helpful tips and tricks to keep your backseat travelers occupied and happy throughout the trip. From snacks to games and electronics, we’ve got plenty of ideas to make your family road trip a success while riding a passenger van.
Here are our suggestions:
Snacks
First, snacks! We know that kids get hungry the second they stop eating, so packing fun and delicious snacks can be a great source of entertainment for them, especially if you turn it into a game! Try making up rules for when they get to eat a certain favorite snack—like every time you see a letter “Y”, you can eat a goldfish, or every time we pass a rest stop, you can eat a cookie. Try mixing up your snacks with a variety of options, salty and sweet, crunchy and soft. And it’s always good to throw in some healthier options like string cheese or apple slices, so that they aren’t binging on junk food the whole time.
Movies and Books
Second, movies and books: Bringing a portable DVD player along with some DVD’s, or even downloading movies from Netflix or whatever streaming service can provide hours of distraction from a long road trip. Audiobooks can help boost a child’s imaginative and listening skills while providing something engaging to get involved in.
Devices
Third, devices: We all have several devices that play music and videos, have games, and connect us to the outside world. Make sure your devices are charged, and loaded with lots of fun, educational, and interesting options for your kids. And bring headphones!
Pit Stops
And finally, pit stops: Planning pit stops in advance can help provide a time stamp for progress for both you and your kiddos, as well as provide some interesting opportunities to experience something you might otherwise just drive by. There are all kinds of strange and interesting (if not quirky and bizarre) things to explore along long interstate highways. Try checking a couple out, and use the time to stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and use the facilities. Gas up before heading back on the road, and you just had yourself and your kids a cool adventure that they will surely remember a lot more than just a normal gas up and go!
In conclusion, renting one of our 10, 12, or 15 passenger vans is an excellent choice for a family road trip. With plenty of room to stretch out, you’ll be able to travel in comfort and style. However, it’s essential to keep your passenger van backseat travelers entertained and occupied during the journey. By following these simple tips, you can help them pass the time and make the trip more enjoyable for everyone. And don’t forget to plan some pit stops along the way to stretch your legs and explore some interesting sights. With these tips, you can make your family road trip a success and create lasting memories with your loved ones.