The secret (according to me) is to anticipate the unexpected, which is why a "just in case" bag is a must-have. From dead phone batteries to cranky kids who refuse to sleep, I've curated 10 carry-on "just in case" items that have proven their worth on countless trips. Whether facing a delayed flight, a forgotten essential, or the general chaos that comes with traveling as a family, these picks will help make traveling with kids easier-not perfect, but easier.
I come from a long line of overpackers, but I've learned the hard way what can happen to checked luggage if your flight is delayed before a cruise. If your luggage doesn't make it to the ship before embarkation, odds are you won't see it again until the cruise is over. As someone who once spent a week in bright orange Birkenstocks on a Mediterranean cruise, I would know.
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