Although intended to be a leisurely and relaxing activity, travel can sometimes be unnecessarily stressful and fraught with disaster. Any trip can become a nightmare without proper planning. Review the advice below to have the very best trip possible.

If you have children traveling with you, make sure you have a current, color photo of them with you, in the event they become lost. A lost child is one of the most frightening things a parent can face. The fact remains, however, that it is not unheard of. Keeping a picture with of your child with you in the event they become separated from you will help to locate them more easily than just a description will.

If you worry about security, pack things like a doorstop to secure your door or other small things to ensure your safety. They are small, easy to pack, and they keep doors closed.…