Surely, many families will go on vacation soon. With some exceptions, most will do it with children.
Before embarking on the trip, it is convenient to ask some basic questions so that the holidays are pleasant for all family members.
The slogan of the holidays is that everyone can relax and enjoy, both adults and children. If the parents are stressed all the time by the children, we end up having a bad time both.
Therefore, taking into account some simple recommendations we can face the family vacation with a positive attitude so that everyone enjoys the deserved rest.
1) The place
The main thing is to choose the most suitable place to go on vacation with young children.
Whichever destination we choose (you can see the options of destinations in Spain I and II and international destinations that we have proposed in our Special Traveling with babies), and whether we stay in a hotel, an aparthotel, a cruise or a house, it is essential that it has facilities and entertainment options for children.
2) Everyone happy
Make sure that everyone can enjoy the leisure activities that they want. Games for kids, spa, sport, sunbathing or whatever each one prefers.
The fact that each member of the family enjoys what they like to do helps so that both mom, dad and children have their own relaxing space and then fully enjoy family activities.
3) Enjoy with family
Having fun with your family It is the goal of vacations. The activities carried out together as going to the beach, hiking in the mountains or just playing with a ball or having an ice cream, no matter what, but together. Family time-sharing enriches the family relationship and fosters the emotional bond between family members.
Having free time to be with children without any conditions is a luxury to take advantage of. Unfortunately, during the rest of the year it is not frequent.
4) Other children
Make sure there are other children about the same age as ours to play. It is not necessary to ask for a list of people staying in the hotel, just have a little touch when choosing the place. A hotel for couples is not the most appropriate option, nor a town with few inhabitants lost in the middle of the mountains. On a family beach, for example, you are more likely to meet other children.
Of course, it depends on the preferences of each and the vacation plan that everyone has. Perhaps, there are those who prefer to isolate themselves as a family in a remote town, but I think that children will have a much better time with other children, also favoring their capacity to interact with other people.
5) Security
Security is a very important aspect to keep in mind when we leave family vacations. Whether we go to a hotel, camping or anywhere, it probably has a pool. We must first inform ourselves of the security measures, if it is fenced, if it is closed at night, if there is a children's pool, if it has stairs, everything we need to know to avoid risks. Once there we must keep in mind at all times the precautions when going to the pool with young children.
Also, if you go to the beach do not forget to look for some way to identify the child with a bracelet or pendant where he carries his name and your mobile number in case he could get lost.
6) Rest for all
In the years when children are young, it is not the time (at least I think so) to make marathon trips, that is, to travel five cities in ten days.
From our own experience, it is more advisable to make more peaceful trips with longer stays in one place, without having to travel too many kilometers in a few days.
It is not a plan for children to be traveling all day from here to there. We may know many cities but we will all become tired with the feeling of not having relaxed.
7) Food
It is preferable to know in advance that where we are going we have everything necessary for feeding the baby or the children. Food is a subject that often overwhelms our parents (will I have where to heat the puree ?, where to refrigerate the yogurts?). No need to resign a trip, much less organize and be practical.
That is why, with young children, the most advisable hotels are apartments that have a fridge and kitchen to prepare what you need.
8) No schedules
Do not get overwhelmed with strict schedules or routines. And in saying not to be overwhelmed, I mean not to overwhelm children either. Nothing happens if one day they eat later, do not bathe or go to bed at odd hours.
Not doing everything as it should or when it is due is also part of a pleasant vacation.
9) Be flexible
As with schedules and routines, we will all enjoy more if we become more flexible to the wishes of others. I do not say that we should pamper all the whims of children but be a little less strict for the negotiation allowing them to give themselves some tastes that we do not allow during the year.
If we are marking during all the holidays what they should do without going out of line, go holiday roll for the little ones. Let us be mentalized to give them more tastes and to be willing to change plans.
10) Positive attitude
Optimism is contagious. If we leave the stress, stress, unnecessary scolding, we will contribute to create a better family environment, it will be easier to live together, and most importantly, we will all enjoy some pleasant family vacations.
