Preparing for travel, with or without children, can be an enormous task.  It is not enough to simply decide you want to take a vacation.  There are tickets to purchase, items to pack, and activities to research and schedule. Creating an itinerary can be a very useful step in getting the most out of your travel, whether it be for business or pleasure.

Be sure to check out next week's installment of The L.I.S.T. where you'll discover tips to staying sane and happy on a long roadtrip or flight.