While parents are busy discussing and stressing over how to best vacation with their toddlers and young children on travel forums, kids have it easy. They simply go along for the ride… Here is another edition of ‘Min’s top 5′, this time focusing on why KIDS love family travel.

#1. Kids are more entertained than usual: How many hours of tv/movies do you allow your toddler to watch in a typical week? What if he/she is partaking in a long car trip or trans-Atlantic flight? Do your sedentary entertainment quotas change? Parents love to rent DVDs for children to keep their children amused so that they may fully enjoy. I was a little jealous when I came across this super travel pack by Sealed With A Kiss (what a clever name), a Maryland-based company. It’s a grab bag full of fun with its own carry-on sack which costs about $45 with S/H.

#2. Kids can have more favorite snacks: As I remember, each packing list for young kids suggests some snacks to treat your kids on the road, on a flight, or even on the most romantic beach. Kids will eat what you put in front of them, so choose healthy snacks to build good dietary habbits.

#3. Kids can play games with parents all day long: If you are driving a long way to your vacation destination, travel experts and experienced parents would suggest you prepare some car games before leaving. Kids can only read car plates for so long ;) . We have a post about car games for kids. Traveling with Kids has a nice games and toys list for babies and toddlers.

#4. Kids can play in pools or water parks, maybe everyday for a whole week. This is an adult’s (like me) dream life too.

#5. Most of all, kids can keep the routine at home as well. Super parents can keep kids happy all the time, but also keep some of comforting routines from home.

If I have a kid, I guess he/she will inform me of new reasons that he/she enjoys traveling with me. What have your kids told you about what they enjoy most? Please share with us….