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Yes it can be quite, um, an adventure traveling with the family! But if you manage to plan it like a staff sargeant without actually appearing like one...you're halfway there.

Below, check out excellent tips and suggestions on making it fun and affordable....from saavy senior travel discounts...to personal guides on traveling with the little ones...

AARP Senior Travel Discounts - If you're an avid adventurer this might be the best reason to sign up with AARP, which offers discounts from 10 - 25% on U.S. national park passes and assorted other travel packages.

SeniorDiscounts.com - One-stop browsing for discounts on cruises, airfare, travel passes, car rentals, hotels and restaurants, train tours with more from travel agencies and companies catering to the 50-55 and over set.

Elderhostel - Offering regularly scheduled travel tour packages specifically geared to grandparents and grandkids, with details on cost and accommodation, and destinations that, on last visit, included camping in Pennsylvania and tall ship expeditions in California.

Grandtravel - Itineraries designed to appeal to both generations traveling together, with a choice of U.S. or international tours, plus more on independent travel, costs, accommodations, and booking forms.

Are We There Yet? How and Where to Travel with Your Grandkids - A brief overview with some good nuggets on making it a great experience for the grandkids.

Traveling with Grandchildren - The upside - and downside - of bringing the kids along including warnings on exhaustion (yours) and being ready for medical emergencies, plus more on trip planning and preparation, pacing and nap time, and links to related info, from AARP.

10 Survival Tips for Traveling with Grandchildren - Insider tips from a grandmother who's been there with a discussion on gauging your grandchild's likes and dislikes, engaging them in travel planning and other practical suggestions for a memorable trip.

Vacationing with Grandchildren - Sound advice from wholefamily.com including age-appropriate activites and destinations, preparation, anti-boredom tricks while on the road and more...

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Tips & tricks to finding senior discount travel programs.

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