If you’re thinking about taking a trip and getting away from it all, use these great resources to do a little research beforehand to make sure your destination and travel plans will be the perfect getaway for your family.

About.com’s Guide to Family Vacations has a wealth of information on traveling with kids -- everything from Top Vacation Spots for Families to Tips, Games, Toys and Gear that’ll help parents ride through travel boredom and glitches when traveling with kids.

Some other resources for planning family trips:

Family-Friendly Cruises

What are the most popular large ship cruise lines for families with kids? What are the essential questions you should ask when planning a family cruise with children? Find the answers to these questions and more topics, including age requirements, kids’ activities, and cruise costs, as well as information about each cruise line in Cruising with Families and Kids from About.com’s Cruises Guide.

Kid-Friendly Hotels for Families

If you’re looking for some great hotels for families with kids, check out this list of Top 10 Hotels and Resorts for Family Vacations. You can also find information on the best hotels in individual cities, such as New York, Orlando, and New Orleans from About.com’s Guide to Hotels/Inns/Resorts.

Great Travel Games for Kids

Whether you’re planning to travel by plane, car, or train, you’ll want to be prepared so that your kids have plenty of fun activities to keep them occupied during the trip. Any seasoned parent will tell you that preventing boredom is the key to good behavior when traveling with children.

Great Kids' CDs for the Road

Another must-have for family trips: Some excellent tunes to groove to as you drive, fly, or train to your destination. Get a mix of rockin' tunes and mellower melodies to energize or lull your kids to sleep on your journey to family fun.