Are you planning on going away in the Easter holidays? Does just the thought of travelling create stress? Here are some tips for a more enjoyable, stress-free holiday.
1. Always allow yourself to have plenty of time at the airport, especially having young children things usually take a lot longer than planned.
2. Check the latest restrictions on hand luggage before travelling. The more stringent regulations relate to carrying liquids, gels and creams, which includes baby foods, drinks and nappy cream. The standard instructions are not to carry over 100ml of any single item, although exceptions are usually made for essential medicines or supplies for children under two.
3. Some airlines let you check in online, which allows you to book preferred seats from home and cuts out queuing. When you get to the airport, you usually join a fast-track queue to hand over your checked luggage.
4. Travelling can be very boring indeed especially for children. Whatever form of travel you are using pack the kids their own backpack with all their favourite toys and games, i.e. lego, books, guessing games, dolls and crayons. Many travel games can be played as competitions or just to pass the time and quite often appeal to all the family. Portable DVD players and iPods will keep your kids entertained for hours, may be worth investing in one! Don't forget some headphones so the music or movie does not disturb the driver.
5. Kids always become irritable when they are hungry. Make sure you bring plenty of travel friendly snacks, such as fruit, cereal bars and sandwiches.
6. Finally make sure you label everything, with all the bits and bobs you take on holiday it is inevitable that something is dropped or left behind. Allow yourself more of a chance to get that lost item back with some of our labels.
Happy holidays from all of us at Easy2name :)
