Travelling tips
Posted on : 24-05-2007 | By : Sps | In : Travel
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- Things to keep in mind while travelling with toddlers
- Flexibility is the key to travelling with toddlers so be prepared to stay longer or change sightseeing plans. Don’t hop from one place to the other; settle in one destination…
- Choose easily accessible destinations that don’t take too much time to get to. A good idea is to schedule the actual travel during their sleep times.
- Carry extra clothing for the child. Take plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Water is preferred over high-sugar sodas or juices as they might make your baby hyperactive.
- Carry plenty of fun snacks (prefer home made) and activity-based toys for the waking hours; equip yourself with easy verbal or mental mind games to play along with your child while on the move. Stack wet tissues for sticky hands and face.
- New places can be unsettling ‘for smaller children. Bring along something that reminds them of home. Carry your child’s favourite toy or an old blanket.
- Avoid moving from one place to another; if you’re doing two places, ensure you stay at least 2-3 nights at one place to prevent bad mood.
- Things to keep in mind while travelling with youngster
- Young children, particularly Pre-teens, tend to be restless and inquisitive. A holiday with them must be packed with activities they enjoy and places and things that they would be interested in seeing. Good amusement parks, a toy museum, a zoo and nature trails are better options.
- Ensure that a swimming pool or beach is around, as that is one place where a pre-teen comfortably spend the entire day. A word of caution-. Eating and drinking just before swimming may cause cramps, so to be safe, allow at least an hour between eating and swimming.
- In case of bad weather, keep everybody occupied indoors. chess, Scrabble, Monopoly and carom- more fun for the children and less packing for you! Check for resorts that come equipped with indoor games.
- Things to keep in mind while travelling with teenagers
- Teenagers enjoy the challenge of learning something new, so choose a destination accordingly.
- Ensure that the instructors (swimming, diving and such) are fully qualified and verified.
- We all know teenagers appreciate ‘doing their own thing’ at least when it comes to their music. Carrying a personal CD player or an MP3 player will help your teen keep herself entertained and off the phone.
- It’s important to discuss boundaries and rules before leaving home and to reach an agreement to avoid blow-ups or showdowns that can kill the fun during the trip. Let them explore the place on their own (though not before you have briefed them enough to appreciate the importance of personal safety).
- Friends are vitally important to teens. They will be thrilled if they get a chance to keep in touch with them via e-mail or mobile phones. You might want to let your teenager bring a friend along – this way, she may also be less prone to embarrassing tantrums.
- Things to keep in mind while travelling abroad
- Ensure that all passports, tickets, credit cards and foreign exchange are kept securely on your person keeping them in a waist-pouch is option. Keep a photo copy of your travel.documents in check-in baggage and a set at home or with a friend in case there is an emergency.
- Try to carry the currency of the country you are visiting. Although dollars are the most common and widely accepted currency, exchanging currency abroad can be expensive. Carry some currency of the country that you are visiting enough to get around for a day, the rest can be dollars or cheques.
- Remember to carry essentials as a T-shirt, a pair of jeans and medicines in your hand baggage – if your main I bag gets misplaced en route you must not be stranded without even a basic change.
- Don’t forget prescriptions and emergency medicines.
- Remember to get your travel insurance before you step out of the country.
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