The most general suggestion you get is that it is best to travel with your kids when they are really young or when they have outgrown the toddler phase. Then again with the pandemic such an issue even after so long, you might just be in need of a trip!
Once you figure out that you want to actually take a trip, it is best that you go ahead and do the bookings. Find kid friendly accommodation to begin with. Apartments in Frisco TX or elsewhere are a practical option since it allows you the flexibility to choose your own schedule for meals and cooking. With kids, you need to have ample options handy when it comes to snacks and food. Therefore, get a full amenity stuffed apartment instead of a hotel that has room service. Travelling as an individual or as a couple is way different from travelling with children.
Do Not Overplan
It is best to not over plan your trip. This is vital since kids tend to be more impulsive than you expect. You can’t anticipate local weather and you will never be able to gauge kids’ moods. Frame up a basic itinerary first and then as you go on to explore, make more specific plans. You need to be a quick thinker and plan on the go for making the most out of a trip with your kids around.
Be Spontaneous
With kids accompanying you on a trip, you need to pay more attention to being spontaneous. For instance, you need to be able to plan that quick picnic. You might come across a random biking trail that you need to rent bikes for. The idea is to be a naturally brisk and quick thinking traveler when you have kids in tow.
Be Relevant
While your idea of travel would be a specific type, a kid will eye travelling via another lens altogether. Therefore, you need to understand how picking the right destinations to explore, or eating at the right joints is vital during travelling. Kids tend to tire out soon and also have shorter attention spans than an average adult. Do not plan hikes, treks or long drawn museum trips. Especially with young kids, the more adventurous and joyful a trip you plan, the better prone they will be in adjusting to the same.
Carry Medication
Make sure you are loaded up with prescription pills and basic medicines on the trip, for your kids (and yourselves too). It might not always be convenient to get the right medicines at a destination abroad. And with kids you never really know what might trigger a health issue at all!
Pack Smart
The idea is to carry the least of baggage possible. It saves you a lot of money too. Practically, it is better doing a load of laundry in two days, instead of carrying too much luggage. With kids, it is better to pack smartly and ensure that all your electronic devices are in place (charger and accessory wise, that is). You do not want to miss out on staying connected with family back home and capturing the awesome moments. Stay up to date with safety information and advisories around Covid as well.
Summing Up
The idea behind planning a successful trip with kids is to make plans only to the basic limit. You need to be ready to handle kids’ tantrums, demands and food related issues when or as these arise. These are not predictable and have no benchmark solution attached. You must be prepared to work around your kids’ expectations while on the trip!