Family-friendly holiday checklist
How do you make sure that your holiday destination is going to be fun for
everyone ? adults and children alike? You need our handy checklist!
Child-safety features
You're not going to relax if you don't feel your holiday venue ticks all
the basic safety boxes. Check for locks on the windows, no balconies with
low railings, and a child-proof kitchen and enclosed garden if you're
going self-catering.
Convenient travel
It's hard work ferrying children and all their gear around. Look for a
short flight time and a quick transfer from the airport. And in the resort
you'll want a working lift or better still, a ground-floor room.
Shops and medical facilities
Easy access to a supermarket, a pharmacy and a health centre will all add
to your holiday peace of mind.
Stuff for the older kids
Make sure there's plenty for them too ! lots of sports facilities, discos,
space to do their own thing and the chance to meet other kids their age?
Sensible sleeping arrangements
If you're bringing a travel cot with you, check it'll actually fit in the
room you want to put it. And if possible, look for a layout that allows
you to stay up and enjoy yourselves without cramping your style or
disturbing the little ones' sleep.
Worry-free water
Your kids are bound to spend lots of time around the pool. Look for a
place with separate pools, one shallow enough for the little ones and
preferably heated (especially if you're holidaying in the UK). And make
sure there's some shade: you don't want to have to spend all your time
chasing your kids with the sun cream!
Space for the adults
Baby-sitting services, kids' clubs and monitors all give you the freedom
to enjoy yourselves and know your kids are being looked after safely.
Entertainment everyone can enjoy
Hula competitions, karaoke, Starlight Express recreated? look for a place
that offers a wide range of age-appropriate entertainment that everyone
can enjoy. A place where you can be having a drink at the bar while your
kids are up on stage strutting their stuff.
Buffet-style food
Ordering off the menu can be hard work with kids. Kids love buffet-style
meals - they can go up and choose what they want, mix and match, have a
bit of everything ? and if they don't finish one thing, they can always
try something else.
English-language TV
A must for when only some quality screen time will do to calm those
fractious moods.
Quick and easy travel insurance
Your own travel insurance is essential, even if you have an EHIC card.
Post Office travel insurance policies start at just £5.50 - and kids go
free! It?s your peace of mind in case your luggage gets lost, or someone
in your family becomes ill.
Get a travel insurance quote now
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