Pack Plenty of Entertainment for the Kids One of the most sensible pre-travel preparations that I have ever made is to ensure that the kids have adequate entertainment during a car journey. The eternal favourite seems to be Dad's quiz, which consists of a number of fun questions, prepared in advance, that have to be answered once the journey has begun. We often travel to Wales and hire a cottage for a few days, but as we live on the south coast of England, we face a long tiring journey. Before we depart, we always ensure that the kids are armed with the following in addition to the quiz: • Drawing paper, writing paper • Coloured pencils • Plenty of water • Fruit • A treat or two