5 Golden Rules For A Happy Family Holiday

5 Golden Rules For A Happy Family Holiday

There's a saying that states that you can't please everybody no matter how hard you try. The same can be said about going on holiday with family, but in order to keep bad behaviour to a minimum it's best to know what everyone's wishes are before your trip begins.

But with much information around on the best ways on achieving family holiday bliss, just who are you supposed to listen to?

Just pay attention to these few simple steps and you won't go wrong...

• Get everyone's holiday plans out in the open

From the beginning it's important to hear what everyone has in mind for the holiday to avoid any misunderstandings further down the line. Get your kids involved in the holiday preparation by asking them to help with packing and also involve them in checking in online and booking parking before you travel.

• Choose an apartment rather than a hotel

Stay in an apartment further out of town and not only will you save money but it will also help keep stress levels down. It's easier to deal with than a busy inner city hotel and you can move around at a pace suitable to you.

• Remember to take five

Before you completely fill your events schedule make sure to factor in some down time too. Keep the children busy by bringing some home comforts along for the trip, like their favourite toys or books for example.

• Ask your little ones to keep a travel diary

It's difficult holding the imagination of a child, so to keep their mind occupied during the long uneventful plane or train journeys request they keep a diary of their travel experiences.

• Be prepared to adjust your plans

Remaining flexible with your plans is the secret to family holiday harmony. That trip to the zoo you had planned for the final day might not be the best place for exhausted children to be.

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