It s so much cheaper to learn to do it yourself. Children must be taught not to be rough with their kitty. Cats do not like rough handling, or having their tail and whiskers pulled. His only defense when he is being hurt, is to bite or scratch. Cats and children can live happily and enjoy each other if the parents teach the children how to treat the cat and they make sure the cats' needs are not violated.
Some cats like to ride in cars, others don t.
Take your cat out for a trial ride or two before a long trip. Ten hours of a yowling cat is not a pleasure trip. Boarding him might be less stressful. If your cat had his choice, he d probably choose to stay home. Ask a friend or neighbor to drop by the house daily and care for him.