Camping

Pack light, take only what you need. Really. Truly. In fact, you should probably only take half of what you think you'll need and even that'll probably be too much.
Spread everyone's clothes across all your suitcases. If one bag is lost then one person doesn't lose everything.
It's easier to manage a number of lighter weight bags than one seriously heavy one.
Give each child their own bag to carry with their special belongings inside. The small kids' carry-on bag with wheels and the extendable handle is the easiest for kids to manage. They can always pull a bag they can't carry.
Pack your bags for your trip and then carry them around the block. It will inspire you to rethink what you packed and simplify.
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Planning a family holiday can be a lot like planning dinner. You may think it is quicker and easier if you make all the decisions, but including the kids in the planning process helps avoid sulks, and will buy you an afternoon to indulge in window shopping or an afternoon nap.

Let each person choose one thing they want to do on the holiday and make it a rule that everyone joins in. Freddy may well decide he wants to go out for a breakfast of icecream, but then you can always suggest a walk along the beach in the afternoon.http://www.kidspot.com.au/Family-Travel-Travel-Advice-Planning-a-family-holiday+609+81+article.htm