A sad thing about traveling is that it becomes more exhausting than joyful when you travel with family. It doesn’t always happen this way but there’s a big chance it could, especially traveling with children.
On this holiday vacation, what you least want is bored children saying cliche words like “are we there yet?” or family members arguing about who will take the bigger hotel room. Managing all these people is a laborious task, that’s why we bring you 8 useful tips for going on holiday. Take note!
Keep your schedule loose
Every travel is an adventure, no doubt about it, but you are not traveling alone. When you’re traveling with your family everything will take longer than expected, period. Be sure to get to the airport early and expect one or two more hours on each trip. Remember: a flexible schedule will allow you to do adjustments on the way and will result in a less stressed experience.
Don’t overpack
If you’re staying with family, you may think that you can bring all the commodities of your home with you. Well, think twice. Traveling light is always the best option. You don’t know when you’ll need an extra pair of hands to carry an exhausted child or an extra suitcase you bought. Make some phone calls, agree with your hosts what’s essential for you to bring and what can be borrowed or rented.
Consider shipping your gifts
And talking about traveling light, another one of our holiday tips and tricks is to ship your gifts to your destination. If you’re worried about whether this will ruin the surprise, set up a near pick-up location.
Travel safe, especially with children
When you’re traveling with children or elderly people, don’t spare health expenses. Buy that travel insurance; you never know when your son is going to have a food allergy in another state or country. Also, for less extreme cases, pack a small first aid kit. And, if you’re the only person who will take care of the children, consider buying a GPS tracker to attach to their shoes or belt.
Have enough entertainment options
Nobody wants to road trip or a flight with a bored or annoyed kid. Downloading enough games or movies on your tablet it’s a no brainer, but, if you want a more creative idea, buy a cheap camera for your children. A kid taking photos on a road trip could be a stimulating experience and will keep them busy during the tedious moments of the trip
Determine the family travel preferences
When traveling, everybody wants to be taken notice of. Make a small family reunion and be sure that everyone speaks their mind. What are the places they want to go to? In what order should you go to each one? Maybe not all the places would fit in the plan, but this little meeting will help your whole family feel considered.
Build some private time or “apart” time
Even the adults get tired on a holiday vacation. Traveling with the whole family is exhausting and a good piece of advice is to rest from the others. For example, the husband can take the children for a walk one day so that the mother can rest. Or one or two persons can visit a museum that other family members don’t want to visit.
See your doctor
Especially if you’re traveling overseas or traveling with small children. It’s recommended that you schedule your medical appointment a month or two before, and be sure you and your family have your vaccines on point. Better safe than sorry.
With these essential tips, you’ll have a safer and enjoyable holiday vacation and surely your family will thank you. But, if leaving your house unattended is what bothers you, don’t hesitate to contact us. Book your house cleaning service in our simple online system.
