Sign your children up for frequent flier programs…even if they don’t fly enough to earn a ticket, you can use their balances to add to yours. It can really help if you’re shy a few miles.

Even if they only write two or three lines per day, have your children keep a journal. It’s surprising to read what sites and/or activities resonate with them.

Send yourselves a daily postcard. Your hotel will likely sell stamps and mail them for you! When you arrive home, enjoy reliving the experiences all over again.

Sign up for Groupon or other daily deal sites in your chosen destination and review activities and/or restaurant discounts to use on your vacation. Even if you don’t buy the deal – it’s a great way to gather ideas.

Be flexible. If your daily itinerary is weather-dependent, don’t hesitate to switch activities and make the most of a sunny day.

Ask fellow tourists to take pictures of your group. Selfies are great in general, but hard to capture the background scenery. Offer your photography services – and strike up a conversation.

If you’re traveling over a weekend in Europe, do a little research and make sure activities/places on your itinerary are open on Sundays.