Traveling as a couple or in the company of friends is not the same as traveling with children. The needs of young explorers of the world are very different from what their adult fellow travelers need. Today we are sharing some tips on how to organize a pleasant trip with the whole family.
Transport options
When planning active movements during your vacation, think about exactly how you are going to carry them out. When traveling with young children or in countries with poorly developed transport infrastructure, it is worth renting a car. However, even in a highly technological country like UAE, it will be a great option to rent G63 Dubai or any other comfortable SUV. The possibility to hire a vehicle from a rental company will give not only the joy of freedom of movement and a lot of comfort but also significantly save time and ease your nerves.
Flights with children
Flying is an equally important part of the journey. Children under 2 years old are usually placed on the lap of a parent, and a small fixed fee is charged for their ticket. If desired, you can buy your own place for the baby, but it is much more expensive. Older children are always placed in separate seats.
The big problem with long flights is what to do with the child. Bring a tablet with educational cartoons and games, but let the child know up front it will be only for limited times. Grab a couple of coloring books or paper and colored pencils. Before the trip, buy a new toy for the child, to surprise him during the journey. With older children, you can make a sightseeing plan together and get acquainted with the history of the destination country.
Choosing a direction
The most popular time of travel is summer, with the standard combo of sea, sun, and beach. To relax with children, you should choose quiet resorts where there is a lot of greenery and a nice beach with a smooth sandy entrance to the sea, where young children won’t get hurt on the rocks.
There are many travel ideas for the off-season, but the prices for flights and hotels are pleasantly surprising. The simplest thing is a trip to a lesser known amusement parks, for example, Arabian Ferrari World or Spanish Port Aventura. Do not forget about relaxing holidays in nature, which can amuse children for hours. How about the Keukenhof Tulip Park in the Netherlands or to the Garden of Cosmic Reflections in Scotland?
We recommend that you issue a passport in advance for a small traveler, and, if necessary, a visa. Do not forget to also issue a health insurance policy for yourself and your child.
Choice of accommodation
A good option for families is an accommodation that contains a kitchenette, where a meal can be organized at any time and save a lot of money. It’s a lot less stressful than eating out with children.
Renting private housing, apartments or a country house can be a wise alternative to hotels. In addition to financial benefits, you will get spatial freedom, independence from the hotel’s daily routine, as well as a lot of “utilities” from a full kitchen to a washing machine.
Something else
While planning your unforgettable trip, find out the addresses and phone numbers of the ambulance and the nearest children’s clinics to your hotel, and also do not forget to collect a separate first aid kit for your children.
Oh and remember that a trip abroad is an excuse to teach children another language. Being able to use their newly found knowledge in the real world will only spur interest in continuing what has been started!
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