Tips to Make Thanksgiving Travel with Kids Stress-Free

Hopefully you can use some of the following tips to help create a stress-free situation when traveling with your children over Thanksgiving, whether you are traveling by plane or are driving.

Editor's Note: Originally printed in Stoughton Patch on Nov. 22, 2011: *** If dogs can sense fear, you better believe your seven-year-old can. If you get stressed when you can't find your hotel, your kids will get stressed too. When you think of it as "exploring the neighborhood," everyone will feel better. -Travelwithyourkids.com The statement, “stress free traveling with kids,” may sound like an oxymoron but I am a firm believer that if you plan for the worst you will always be pleasantly surprised! So, hopefully you can use some of the following tips to help create a stress-free situation when traveling with your children over Thanksgiving, whether you are traveling by plane or are driving. (Before you hit the road, click here to check …

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MassDOT Encourages Safe New Year’s Holiday Travel

Free MTBA Service New Year’s Eve after 8 p.m., Free Coffee at Service Plazas

The following is a press release from MassDOT: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) asks travelers during the upcoming New Year's holiday weekend to plan ahead, drive safely, and use public transportation where possible.  To encourage safe travel, the MBTA will offer free service after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and free coffee will be served overnight on New Year’s Eve at service plazas along major roadways. “We ask all travelers visiting family and friends or celebrating the New Year at First Night in Boston or other activities to enjoy the holiday weekend safely by choosing a designated driver if necessary or taking advantage of public transportation,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. Courtesy of …

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Holiday Weekend Travel Tips from MassDOT

Before you hit the roads for all your holiday visits, read these tips from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

The following is a press release from the MassDOT: MassDOT encourages residents and visitors to drive safely and use public transportation where possible during the upcoming holiday weekend. “Visiting friends and family over the holidays is an important tradition. I urge travelers to plan around inclement weather, use public transit and to always designate a sober driver. Safety is MassDOT’s top priority,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. During holidays, I-90 Exit 9 connecting I-84 to Connecticut and New York experiences heavy traffic and busy toll plazas. Drivers are encouraged to consider travel during the early morning or after 8 p.m. Traffic congestion is also typical at the I-95 and I-495 Turnpike interchanges along …

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Thanksgiving Travel: Tips for Traveling with Kids

Hopefully you can use some of the following tips to help create a stress-free situation when traveling with your children over Thanksgiving, whether you are traveling by plane or are driving.

If dogs can sense fear, you better believe your seven-year-old can. If you get stressed when you can't find your hotel, your kids will get stressed too. When you think of it as "exploring the neighborhood," everyone will feel better. -Travelwithyourkids.com The statement, “stress free traveling with kids,” may sound like an oxymoron but I am a firm believer that if you plan for the worst you will always be pleasantly surprised! For several years, my husband, two kids and I have driven to Florida to spend Thanksgiving with his brother’s family.  It is the highlight of our year.  Surprisingly, the 27-hour road trip was a fun sort of adventure.  My over planning has made for smooth travels thus far.  For example, the first year we decided to …

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