When you are traveling, no matter for pleasure or business, it is imperative to do some pre-planning before the trip. Here are a few tips that can help.

Be sure to have a good, clear, color photo of your child on hand to be prepared in the unhappy event your child becomes lost. Being away from home and losing a child is a very scary prospect. However, it’s important to be prepared because it can happen. Having a photo ready to show people in the event that they get lost, can really make the difference in finding your child quickly.

Go for the aisle seat. Being in a middle seat on a long plane trip, or in a noisy room in a hotel can quickly zap any aspect of pleasure in your trip.

When embarking on a cruise, find a hotel nearby that has free parking, and spend the night