Hatchback trunk open with bags piled in trunk and passenger side door open.
Every road trip should have one of these.
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10 of the Best Travel Hacks on Pinterest

Car Emergency Kit

Be prepared for emergencies on your road trip with this well-organized and attractive car emergency kit. Stuff it full of first aid items, basic over-the-counter medications and more for a worry free trip.

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Take a Photo of Your Luggage

As this Pinterest post suggests, taking a photo of your luggage before you leave for a trip will make it much simpler in the event your luggage doesn’t make it to your destination. The first questions the airline employees will have for you will be about the appearance of your missing bags.

Having a photo of the bag(s) will make this much easier for everyone.

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Little girl on airplane with tray down, drawing on piece of paper with pencil case open beside her.Put together a travel activity box to keep your little one entertained no matter where you're headed or how you're getting there.Photo Credit: Getty Images

Activities for Kids

Keeping the kids entertained is one of the biggest concerns most parents have when setting out for a long road trip or flight. Do not fear however, Pinterest has many ideas for keeping your little ones entertained in the car or plane.

Most of the ideas use items you already have around the house, so no need to spend a lot of extra money from your travel budget on these activities. Try creating DIY travel boxes with small activities for your child to work on.

For older kids and teenagers, pack them their own teen-friendly travel kit with things they enjoy for a nice vacation surprise.

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