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Renting a family car on holiday
By Junior on 30/08/2011 16:26:40
Read our advice for a stress-free approach to hiring a car on holiday
have luggage, too, and possibly a pushchair to fit in.- Pre-book baby or child seats. - Pack both parts of your driving licence and confirmation of your booking.- If you have a baby or toddler and are going somewhere hot, consider air conditioning
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What NOT to pack when travelling with kids
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:39:47
Want to travel lighter? Then trust us: you really do not need to pack these
There's really no need to load yourself up with the following:Inflatable beach toys, buckets and spades – buy them when you get thereToo many nappies – dittoBananas – will go black and squishy on the planeToys with small parts – they’ll get lost under the seat and you'll end up i...
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Travelling with Children: What to Pack
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:32:34
Forget the kitchen sink by all means - but at your peril forget these essentials bits and pieces
SunhatsSwim nappiesUV protection suits and fold-away UV tentInsect repellentUniversal bath plugAdaptorCamera and spare batteries/memory cardsBaby alarmRubber door-stopsRubber shoes for paddlingFolding booster seatFirst aid kit – Calpol (infant paracetamol) in sachets
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Happy Family Travel: How to avoid a mid-air meltdown
By Junior on 12/08/2011 11:55:24
A sense of unease accompanies any plane journey with children. Here’s how to avoid such a crisis
yourself of the glorious time you’re going to have when you get to your final destination.See our Tips & advice section for more holiday suggestions.
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The Little Concierge Company
By Fiona McKim on 26/09/2011 16:40:19
The smart new delivery service that helps parents have a happy holiday
are very pleased to have discovered The Little Concierge Company.This handy delivery service allows parents to pre-order all of the baby and child products they require for their break, and then have them shipped directly to their chosen destination ready
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Fuss-free flying with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/08/2012 07:50:43
The lowdown on the family-friendliness of airlines
Someone once said that happiness is the journey, not the destination. Ok, so perhaps that wise sage wasn’t necessarily making his journey with a screaming baby whose ears are popping from altitude changes or a restless toddler who doesn’t want
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Choosing a children's holiday club
By Junior on 12/08/2011 15:44:08
A well-run children’s club is a real bonus, keeping your child happily entertained, and giving you some much-needed “me-time”
.holidaynanny.org) has 70 nannies on their books, many with a specialist set of skills, whether it be musical, sporty, creative or sandcastle-building skills you’re looking for.Look at our Tips & advice section for other useful hints.
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Family-friendly travel recommendations website
By Junior on 25/08/2011 14:52:56
Find the perfect holiday accommodation for your family with www.ciaobambino.com
There’s no end of family-friendly websites with a European focus, but if you need advice about North America and the Caribbean, check out www.ciaobambino.com, which is run by Amie O’Shaughnessy, a travel-mad mother based in San Francisco’s Bay Area
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Games for car journeys
By on 19/04/2010 14:54:56
Non-gadget games to play on those long car trips
of transportation. Then, you can extend your songs to include other themes or words: “Love” and “baby” are good ones.FLIGHTS OF FANCY What are all the natural and man-made things you can think of that fly? That roll? That move on two legs? Or four legs? That slither
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Hassle-free holidays
By Junior on 01/08/2011 16:50:02
Relax and let a Family Concierge Service do all the hard work in making your family holiday perfect
www.elegantresorts.co.ukVisit our Tips & advice section for lots more useful travel information.
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