The Best Puzzle Books for Travel (Plane, Car & Beach)

Long flights, road trips, waiting-room hours — travel is full of downtime, and a good puzzle book is one of the best ways to fill it. Here's why puzzle books beat your phone on the road, and how to pick the right one to pack.

Why puzzle books are perfect for travel

No battery to die, no signal to lose, no eye-straining screen. A puzzle book works on the plane before takeoff, in the car, on the beach, and in the hotel — anywhere. It keeps kids and adults happily occupied, and it's cheap enough that you won't mind if it comes home a little dog-eared.

What to pack

• Word search — the most relaxing and forgiving for travel.
• Sudoku — for the numbers-lover in the group.
• A variety pack — several puzzle types in one book, so nobody gets bored.

Go large print for comfort

Dim plane cabins and bumpy cars make small print hard. A large-print book, one puzzle per page, keeps travel puzzling comfortable for every age.

An easy pick: a large-print puzzle book from Planful Nest on Amazon — big print, one puzzle per page, answers in the back.

Related reading: Beach Vacation Activities for Adults and Why Large Print Puzzle Books Are Worth It.

Keep reading

• Brain Teasers for Adults: A Guide to the Best Kinds
• Large Print & Easy-to-Read Books (A Comfort Guide)
• Road Trip Games & Activities for Adults (No Screen Needed)