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Most people know that we love to travel, and do so as often as we can over here at Have Sippy headquarters. We have certainly had a lot of fun on those trips, as well as made a lot of memories- and we look forward to more of both in the future. Lately, we have been thinking about our travels and how we use them as a jumping off point for our travel resolutions for this year.
My son and I take a lot of trips, both road trips and otherwise together. Sometimes daddy comes, sometimes another family member(s), sometimes we go by ourselves- but we always have a lot of fun. One of his favorite road trips was to the Bob Evan’s homestead and Fall Festival- he still talks about it, and although he really liked Bob Evan’s restaurants before, he is hooked now.
My grandmother went with us on that trip, and the three of us had a great time. It was a very long drive- about 12 hours- and we of course stopped half way to get a hotel room for the night. Neither my son nor grandmother had the constitution for a drive longer then that in one day! It’s important to keep everyone’s ages, stages, and abilities in mind when planning a trip- road or any other kind. Don’t overdo it, and DO stop for breaks (bathroom, food, and in general when your passengers need a break. Everyone isn’t you, so to do something like “ban” pit stops will do no one any favors).
We continued our trip, spending a little more time in Ohio after we left the Fall Festival as well. There is a lot to see and do in Ohio, and we really enjoyed seeing more of the state.
I really enjoyed spending this time with my son and grandmother- it was the first trip we had taken together as a threesome. We made sure to include time for everyone’s favorite things and foods on the trip- including everyone’s favorite, stops at local Amish eateries.
Another fun road trip was to go snow tubing- we went with my husband as well on this trip, and it was a fun family adventure. My son and husband love the snow and winter (me, not as much, haha) and they had the best time. We spent the whole day riding the tubes as fast as they could go, and were worn out by dinnertime.
To do a 180 on days spent outdoors in the freezing cold, we stayed at a hotel that had an indoor water park- it was nice to be both inside and warm when the weather was (to me!) frightfully cold, haha. I’m not sure what my son enjoyed more- the snow or the warm water? Either way, it was a fun, balanced trip that we all enjoyed.
I think that’s really the key to a happy road trip- taking everyone’s needs and wants into consideration while you plan. If you want everyone to have a good time, you will need to include everyone’s tastes.
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I haven’t made any travel plan resolutions yet.
My travel resolution is to have a nice, peaceful, relaxing vacation.
I want to take the kids to Canada this summer.
To try to have a vacation this year.
I am definitely going on more road trips and being more adventurous. I went out of my comfort zone last year and had a fantastic time. Doing more of that this year.
Thank You for the giveaway…our resolution is to finally finish driving the last leg of the PCH, from San Francisco to Mendocino County !
We will probably travel to Maine again this summer. I love the ocean!
My husband and boys travel a lot, and me and the girls usually stay behind and have fun by ourselves. I’m trying to change that though and said that we would all travel together more. I just love my quieter weekends at home too much though lol
No plan travel resolutions for the year except maybe a day trip her or there in the state to see a different part of the state.
My travel resolution this year is to travel more, especially during summer vacation!
My resolution is to enjoy my vacation time and appreciate each and every minute of it
Our travel resolution is to take more trips as a family.
My travel resolution this year is to travel to more, but closer locations, so we don’t keep putting off going.
Our plans are to spend time together traveling and creating memories.
I resolve to not check any luggage. If I can’t carry it on I don’t need it!
Our plans are to travel more this year.
My travel resolution is to bring as little as possible with me. It makes it so much easier when you don’t have to lug a bunch of stuff around! Thank you for the giveaway!
I resolve to actually take a summer vacation this year!
We plan to visit Orlando.
Will be going to Disney for the first time this year. We are all excited !!!
try to go the nick hotel in florida this year
My travel resolution is to travel as lightly as possible. Just the necessities and something for do during the drive.
My resolution is to travel overseas sometime this year.
See the world
I resolve to take the kids to Hershey Park this year.
We’re going to the beach this summer.
My plans are to save money for our honeymoon.
I would love to take a camping trip with my kids in Maine.
I need to see the beach it has been way too long..I need salt water and sand
No travel plans this year.
Hoping to take the kids to Florida sometime this year! =)
Our plans this year is to take a family cruise with all the kids to the Caribbean.
Due to my sons severe Autism we can vacation as a family 3-4 days at a time and this year we have decided to take two extra 4 day trips one with Mom and one with Dad so the other two can do things with out the restrictions of their brother’s needs. We will call them Mom trip and Dad trip. I am looking forward to it. Then who is ever home will also be able to spend alone time with are “travel challenged” little guy.
I don’t have any travel plans or resolutions this year. I’ll be lucky to get a short visit to see my brother.
We are planning on going to Maine this year as well as a few day trips
My husband and I plan to go down south somewhere this summer for a week, I need a vacation badly.
Only plans I WANT to have is to go see my sissy in California 🙂 We live in Ohio so quite the expensive but I miss her and her children so very much.
I resolve not to threaten to leave the kids by the roadside this year…..
my travel resolution is to go somewhere i havent been before
Our resolution is to travel MORE, and at every opportunity…life is too short!
We don’t have any travel plans for this year. We’re keeping it local.
I hope to go on a summer weekend trip, just not sure yet.
I need to get back to my old travel schedule. I used to go on a short trip every couple of months.
to travel more
My travel resolution is to stop being so paranoid when I’m traveling. I worry so much about our leaving our house unoccupied, lol. Thanks so much for the chance!
wish we had a trip planned but nope going no where 🙁
Ohhh I didn’t make any resolution pertaining to travel, but now that I’m thinking about it, might be nice to take at least one trip this year!
I am hoping this year we can travel to see our family.
We havent had a family vacation in a long time!
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My resolution is to finally take a trip to Myrtle Beach!
I want to not be afraid to travel. We don’t normally go anywhere because we are scared of the unknown but I want to change that this year. Thank you!
I plan to travel more and spend less!
I have no travel resolutions because I can’t afford to travel this year
Would like to go camping this summer.
Take more road trips
I get free hotel stays with my company for personal use and last year didn’t use any of them. This year I plan on using as many as I can!
Travel more; travel safe.
i resolve to go to Florida to travel
i resolve to go to Florida
we will travel to lake of the Ozarks this summer
Finally see the Atlantic ocean.
To travel to the beach more!
I’m hoping to travel somewhere outside the country!
To finally make is to Disney.
heading back to ocean again this year
My travel plan resolutions this year is to take a few more small 2-3 day trips instead of longer ones. It seems to work best for my family currently.
My travel resolution is to do something different this year. I have never been camping and am going to give it a try.
Mine is just to go on a small vacation without the kids!
To travel more and enjoy the road trip more than I do!
We plan on going to Florida for the first time this year
To visit far off places that I haven’t visited before, and maybe a few I have along the way.
I don’t make resolutions but one thing I plan to do this year that I haven’t in a few years is travel to see my mom. I’m super excited about it and can’t wait.
Losing weight cause I am tired of being fat.
Mine is to go somewhere I haven’t been yet
We are planning a beach trip for May if all goes well.
I plan to get out and explore instead of hearing other people’s stories.
To our next trip even better than the last one, we plan to save up enough money to do some extra activities.
Our family wants to go on a Caribbean cruise together this year. Our resolution is to have a great time and all get along through the whole trip, including on the drive to get to the port and back.
I want to get up in the mountains more often.
Thanks for the contest.
I’m going to the Dry Tortuga’s.
My travel plan resolution this year is to actually take a vacation this year and enjoy time with my children.
We are planning a family trip to Disney World this summer!
We are planning to visit a number of museums to broaden our history
I’m hoping to take at least 6-7 trips this year.
We’re hoping to hit Hershey park this year!
My travel resolution is to travel more often.
We are taking a family trip to explore a city and also I will take my kids and my mom to the beach.
I’d like to go see my family more.
Hubz and I want to travel someplace new together—not to family–Not to an old favorite.
Mine is to do something new every year.
My travel plan resolutions for 2015 are to travel for 2 places that I have never been before I tend to go to the same vacation spots so i want to see and experience something new
I plan to not visit family this year but instead go on relaxing vacation.
I’m wanting to take the little ones to NYC!
Just to take more trips locally together.
We are planning to go to California.
To at least travel 1 time. I haven’t been able to travel for awhile.
visit my mom regularly
To travel more
No plans yet, but hopefully go somewhere local and new
I really want to go to Oregon to finally meet my boyfriends parents
We are gong to explore the state of Michigan
This year my finace and I are taking our first vacation together to visit my family up north!
Staycation!
My travel plans resolutions is getting over my driving fear.
we are going to san antonio
To go to Japan
We’re saving to go to St. John next year, so this year were staying close to home. Palm Springs, Las Vegas, and San Diego will be our destinations this year.
We’re going to Branson to check it out. It’s crazy we’re so close but never been!
We plan on taking a trip to San Diego sometime in the summer.
stay home all I can afford
I resolve to plan farther in advance!
I would like to travel in Wisconsin somewhere.
I am going to visit San Francisco
I would love to travel to Vermont this year!
For sure, we are traveling to Pell City, Alabama to see our new grand-daughter! Then, in October, it’s off to Stone Mountain, Georgia for the Scottish Highland Games!
I am planning a trip with my family to Dallas, Texas to visit my cousins.
I’d love to go on a cruise with my family this year.
we resolve to take a fun family vacay
We plan to take a little trip up to the North Shore this summer and see all its beauty!
Go up north!!!!!!! I live in MN 🙂
We have a trip planned for grandma’s house in a week… then beach vacation for spring break!
go to the beach&pack only what is needed
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We’re going to try to explore as many local (day trips) areas as we can this year.
I will go to Biloxi
I resolve to be entirely prepared if we decide to road trip to Cali this summer (God save me).
To actuallygo make time for a vacation this year, we didn’t get to on one last year.
We have a 10-month-old & will have another baby this summer, so traveling has become a whole new level for us! I’m hoping to be able to make smooth trips whether we are going on a roadtrip or just going to the store.
We are planning to go camping in the Smokey mountains this summer.
I resolve to take at least one educational trip for our homeschool.
To get to the other side of my state to visit elderly relatives.
For us is has to be relax more when we are on vacation and not schedule it out too much.
I want to go to a state I’ve never been to before. Maybe Illinios or Maine.
My goal is to visit New Orleans maybe this year, maybe another year, but I have to visit.
im actually leaving tomorrow for orlando than off to daytona beach !!
We are taking a family vacation as we usually do in the summer. We haven’t decided where yet.
I resolved to travel more – I used to travel all the time, but for various reasons have not been able to go anywhere recently. Off to a good start – heading to Florida in a few weeks!
We are planning to go to Disney this year!
To go to Florida to see relatives and have fun
To book flights and hotel way in advance to try to get cheaper rates.
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To visit Montreal.
My resolution is to book flights, hotels, and cars way ahead of time this year to save as much as possible!
I resolve to go to Italy this year. Good thing I have everything booked for it!!
We are going to an RV park resort.
My travel resolutions this year are to travel to the Northwest part of the country! (never been)
we are planning a road trip to the beach this summer.
My travel plans are simply to go visit family. This is most important.
I’d like to take two small trips instead of one long one and make sure that the beach is one of the destinations.
My travel resolution is to take a trek in the west desert of Utah.
I am planning a road trip to the beach this summer.
Our travel plan resolution is to go to visit my inlaws. It has been to long since we have been there.
We plan on a family trip this summer since my daughter starts college in the fall.
I’d like to go to CO to visit a close friend.
thank you
i plan to take a week long vacation somewhere outside of the state!
Would like to spend it with our sons, our grandchildren and our friends
not to have drama on family vacations
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I have never made a travel pan resolution, but I would love to visit Hilton Head Island any time – it’s my favorite place to go on vacation. I would also love to travel around Europe a little more. There is so much more to see!
To Hawaii to have fun with my family
I want to take my kids to Great Wolf Lodge, DC to visit some historical sites and hopefully to WDW or Universal Studios
Right now I have no plans to travel this year, so no resolutions. Here in town, I resolve to drive safely and buckle up.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I would like to go to New Mexico to visit family.
To go visit San Antonio, been wanting to go for a long time.
Mine is to keep saving up for a week long vacation at some resort.
We will be going to my uncle’s wedding in a couple months.
Going on a babymoon before our first child is born.
My travel plan resolution is not to buy snacks while traveling to cut down on costs and calories
Get my boys to the ocean
Going to TExas to see my great niece
I plan on visiting my family this spring
I plan to visit my friend in arizona and finally see the Grand Canyon.
My sister and I plan to travel more this year with trips within the state and if we can, an international trip or within the United States.
To escape with my husband somewhere every couple of months.
We’re planning on going to So. Carolina to visit my Father, brother and sister in law. My resolution is to actually do it this year. Last year we planned, but last minute had to change our plans.
Too not spend as much as I usually do.
We need to go see my mother-in-law.
Mine is to get on a cruise
To take a short trip each month.
I don’t make resolutions but I would like to try something I wouldn’t do at home. Maybe an activity that intimidates me or a food I’ve never heard of. Or maybe simply do something on my own that I would normally do with other people.