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Any family vacation has the potential to be a lot of fun or a complete nightmare. If you're not careful, things can very quickly start to go south. Even when you plan everything perfectly, things that are out of your control can go wrong. However, you can take steps to plan a vacation that's going to be fun for the whole family. Apart from booking the right place to stay and things to do, another way you can prepare is by packing things that will help to make your trip more fun. It's not always easy to entertain everyone, especially during the times when you're in transit or the kids have to sit still for a long time. But packing smartly can help you to ensure your trip is fun for the whole family.

Taking some different games with you is a great idea if you want to make sure you have something to do when you have downtime. Board games are great for playing around a table, and card games are a good idea too. You can find games for all ages so that you can make sure that everyone in the family can join in. As well as these types of games, consider packing some outdoor games that can encourage your kids to run around and burn some energy. These can take up a bit more space but it's worth it if you're staying in a property with a yard or camping at a campground.

Taking photos and videos of your family when you're away can be an excellent way to make your trip more fun. Everyone can have fun taking photos or creating videos, especially if you have a family who likes to play up for the camera or be behind the camera. A few camera accessories can make things even more fun. Use the DJI OM 5 gimbal to get more control over your phone when you're using your camera. It will allow you to position your camera where you want it and stabilizes the image. A gimbal can also help you to track moving subjects, which is great if you're trying to film active kids or pets.

Kids might get bored doing some of the activities you have planned or perhaps in between things that you have booked. But giving them activities that are related to your travels can help to keep them engaged and ensure they're always having fun. It can also mean you get a chance to enjoy some more grown-up activities. If you're going for a walk or visiting a park or beach, you could give your kids a scavenger hunt to complete. Ask them to spot different things and take photos or collect things (but keep the environment in mind). You could make a game out of visiting a museum or even going to a restaurant.

There are often days when you might not feel like going anywhere. It could be because it's raining, someone feels ill, or you just don't really want to. It's smart to have some activities planned for these days so that everyone can still have fun. You might just want to relax in front of the TV, but there are other things you could enjoy. Everyone could read a book, play a word game, or do some drawing or coloring.

If you want to limit screen time while you're on vacation but still provide something entertaining, audio media could be the answer. Audiobooks and music are great for listening to in the car or wherever else your kids might need to sit still. They can also be good for bedtime or any time when someone wants to wind down or relax. So keeping some on your phone or another device that you take with you is helpful.

Apart from having music and audiobooks, you might want to think about how else technology can help you during your vacation. A tablet or laptop can allow you to put on a movie or TV show. It might not be what you want to do all day, but there are times when it can be the best thing to do to keep everyone happy. Being able to play games on a phone or tablet can be fun for kids too, and you can even sneak some educational games in.

Pack these items for your next family vacation and you can make it more fun for all.