I've never been on a family vacation and wished I had packed something else or more. The trick with packing for family travel is to pack light, pack smart, and pack ahead. I might take it to the next level, as we aren't traveling for a few weeks, yet my kids' suitcase is already packed. It's overkill but I'm glad it's done! If you learn anything from my experience traveling with my young family, it's this: Nothing beats having a few comforts from home, and at the s...