-> Bottles of drinking water, or fruit juices. Beverages that contain caffeine are good for staying awake, but after the caffeine wears off, you'll be in worse shape than when you started.

-> Energy snacks, fruit, nuts, trail mix, etc. Not candy, or sweets, they only boost your energy temporarily, and then increase your fatigue in a short time.

-> Visit rest areas so that you can stretch your limbs, and relax a little bit. Long hours of focusing on the road and of concentrating on your driving can really take a lot out of you. A short stop at a scenic rest area will rejuvenate you.

Taking the kids along?

Travelling with children, add to both the sense of adventure, and to the tension of the driver. It is a good idea, to bring a variety of things along, to keep the children entertained and occupied. Things that they can enjoy quietly, securely buckled in their seats. So that the driver will not be distracted, and the trip will not end in an accident.

-> Coloring books. -> Hand held video games. -> CD's and head phones. -> Lap size games designed for travelling. -> Small toys, such as cars or dolls.

Also, pack a small cooler just for the kids with healthy snacks, and juices, and bottled water. It will greatly reduce the unplanned stops for fast food that kids are guaranteed to demand along the way.