In three weeks, I will finally be on summer vacation. I know, aren't I lucky? That's two whole months off to spend with the family enjoying the summer weather and heading out in the Jeep on day-trips. We hope to head out on a camping trip as well. I love camping! Packing up all the gear and making sure we haven't left anything behind? Not so much.

Planning a family getaway can be a little stressful, especially if you’ll be spending lots of time in the car for day-trips or heading overseas for a family vacation. You need to be prepared for the unpredictable and remember to bring everything that you need. To ensure your vacation starts off on the right foot, here is a list of top summer travel tips and tricks from my friends over at P&G along with some of my own: