Travel at night when they are asleep!

Be prepared to answer 'Are we there yet?'

ALWAYS MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS COMFORTABLY SEATED AND SEAT BELTS ON. CHILD LOCK ON DOOR HANDLES AND WINDOWS MUST BE ON LOCK.

Take plenty of books and games to keep the little one's quiet and occupied.

games, ipod, drinks, stops, singing, eye-spy, talking

Planning, planning, planning - make sure you know where all possible rest-stops are on your journey - saves so much hassle.

Pack plenty of games and make the journey fun for them.

leave early hours, cosy sleepbags, stop for breakfast and have an open mind. Holiday starts here!

Entertainment - older children like a quiz about what they will see on their journey. Younger ones noisy toys and songs! Better than crying.

TO MAKE THEM FEEL COMFORTABLE

Keep them fed and hydrated. Hungry,thirsty kids get cranky very easily.

Have lots of visual quizes and games to keep them looking out the windows.

Take a portable DVD player

That they have something to entertian them whilst travelling, hand held computer games, books or whatever they require.

Always have food and entertainment planned. Simple quizzes/games can make the journey quicker!

Portable entertainment to stave off boredom is vital eg DVD players and Nintendo DSis