Theres a common saying among parents: When you have kids, its not a vacation , its a relocation.

Going away just isnt going to be as relaxing when youre traveling with babies and young kids, no matter where you go or how you get there. All those daily parenting tasks the feedings, the diaper changes and the cleaning up just follow you to your destination.

But that doesnt mean family vacations have to be a huge drag for parents. With some preparation, a bit of compromise and realistic expectations, you can make traveling with kids less of a hassle so you can enjoy yourselves more.

We asked parents to share their best tips for vacationing with kids. Heres what they recommended:

Choose your destination wisely.

Its not difficult to bring your newborn along on an artsy city trip filled with museums and cafes thanks to the many baby carriers you can buy nowadays. On the other hand, the mere thought of taking my now 2-year-old into an art museum is enough to make me break out in hives.

Knowing my own boundaries and my kids ages and personalities has helped immensely when deciding on vacation activities. My personal favorite is a low-key trip to a beach. Beaches are simple and endless entertainment and have an added bonus of just being a place that I find to be relaxing. Gina McMillen , artist and author of The Mommy Life: An Unshaven, Milk-Stained (But Hopeful) Peek Into the Real World of Mommyhood

Manage your expectations, and keep plans flexible.

While traveling is fun and creates so many cherished family memories, keep in mind that kids are working hard to adjust to the new, often busier and unpredictable schedules. As a result, expect more intense feelings, crankiness and less sleep, and try your best to meet their basic needs during these challenging moments. For instance, it might be best to cancel evening dinner plans if theyre getting cranky before you even leave the hotel. Jazmine McCoy , @themomspychologist on Instagram

Do some legwork ahead of time.

When traveling with kids, even a seemingly simple errand can take away from precious vacation time. Make your trip as relaxing as possible by doing your research in advance! Check which grocery delivery apps, babysitting services and equipment rental services are available at your destination, or contact your hotel or rental host to have certain things ready in your room for when you arrive. Caroline Hershey, blogger at Jet With a Set

Have the necessities delivered to your destination.

Order disposable items, like diapers or groceries and snacks, ahead of time and have them scheduled to be delivered to where youre staying for when you arrive. This saves you time and space when packing. Plus, having things delivered to me always feels luxurious. Katie Brunelle , co-host of the Redefining the Rainbow podcast

Consider places within driving distance if air travel is too stressful (or expensive).

Family vacations happen often in our family. Instead of flying, we like to do things differently and go on a road trip to our destination. Flying is quick and all, but it ruins the vacation vibe for the kids. Donnya Negera , motherhood and lifestyle influencer