Now when i think of a distraction free vacation, I think of a acyual vacation, not exactly the road trip.

1. Booking your vacation at a family friendly place- it’s hard to be distraction free when you go to a place not kid friendly, or boring to some people.

2. No computers, internet, twitter etc.- your there to spend time with your family not your friends on the internet.

3.Turn the phone off-yes you should bring a phone for emergencys, but turn it off and have fun with the family.

4.bring coloring books/dvd player-this is for the car ride only! there is nothing worse then riding in a car with screaming kids. so bring item to keep them intertained.

5.just have fun don’t plan everything to the minute- you’ll get to distracted with making sure your doing everything on your list, just have fun.

6.No T.V.-if you book a hotel they usually have free cable. Leave the T.V. off, to distracting. Unless you plan a family friendly movie together before bedtime.

7.For bloggers- Do not blog or tweet while your on vacation. if you are absent a couple days your readers will not leave you. blogging/twitter is not more important thsn family. (exception is if your on a paid blogging trip)

8.After a activity ask your family how they liked it, pros, cons. That way you can plan the next days activities based on what they liked.

9.pack a cooler, book a hotel with mini fridge- eating out is great but exspensive and little kids can get antsy, try packing sandwiches, juice boxes etc.

10. Be prepared to stop-Potty training diaper changes, be prepared to stop every couple hours to tend to your childrens needs.

This post was written for Twitter Moms and Alamo, in a contest where I can win a $100 gas card.