I’ve been asked numerous times if it is hard traveling with twins. And though I usually laugh off the question, I try to give the person some idea of what we do to not only prepare & pack for a for a trip, but also how we handle the drive too.  So this is what we do and have found to be the most beneficial:

Prepare & Packing

• We start packing the night before
• We factor in whether or not there is a washer and dryer where we are going, as that helps determine how much we pack
• We have all major things, i.e. 2 pack n plays downstairs and put in order of how they should be packed into the car first thing the next morning
• Gas the car

The Drive

• Have all snacks ready to go
• We are able to get about 3 – 4 hours a time with our drive before we have to stop.
• Plan ahead and and look at possible places that you can stop. Whether a restaurant or Starbucks, find a place that allows you to stretch your legs, use the restroom, but a place that is comfortable for your children so that they can take a little bit of a break.

Traveling with twins can be a challenge, but it is really what you make it. Depending on the age of your children will determine if you’ll have only a few good hours on the road before your first stop, so make the most of it.