{"id":875,"date":"2019-01-18T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/?p=875"},"modified":"2019-02-11T13:20:26","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T13:20:26","slug":"tips-for-your-first-family-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/tips-for-your-first-family-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Your First Family Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From planning how far away popular tourist attractions are from the hotel to packing the daily necessities\u2026 Planning your first family holiday can seem stressful. As every parent is aware, travelling with children is never smooth sailing! Whether you\u2019re planning a weekend city break or a luxurious fortnight relaxing on a beach resort there are a few important things to check beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-890\" src=\"http:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-11-at-13.11.54.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"829\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-11-at-13.11.54.png 1554w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-11-at-13.11.54-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-11-at-13.11.54-768x330.png 768w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-11-at-13.11.54-1024x440.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Length of Flight<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An exotic break with your family may sound like the dream holiday, however stop to picture that long-haul flight with your children\u2026 if you are travelling with a baby or young children it is probably best to limit flights to a 3 or 4-hour journey.\u00a0As your plane touches down it doesn\u2019t mean the journey to your holiday has ended. A lengthy road trip from their airport to your destination can create a multitude of challenges to keeping your children happy and entertained during the last leg of the journey.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-879\" src=\"http:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Fotolia_88806077_Subscription_Monthly_-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Temperature At Your Holiday Destination<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although you may like the idea of relaxing and soaking up the rays of temperatures exceeding 30\u00b0C. However, it\u2019s worth bearing in mind that babies and young children are unable to adjust to changes in temperature as well as adults. Babies and children sweat less, reducing their bodies\u2019 ability to cool down. So it is worth looking into the temperature of your ideal destination before booking to make sure your children remain comfortable and happy during your holiday.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-884\" style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\" src=\"http:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dreamstime_xs_70555603.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"385\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dreamstime_xs_70555603.jpg 480w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/dreamstime_xs_70555603-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-885\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"http:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/diva-sippin-coconut-water-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/diva-sippin-coconut-water-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/diva-sippin-coconut-water-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/diva-sippin-coconut-water-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Family-Friendly Facilities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to consider whether the facilities at your hotel or resort will keep the younger members of your family fed well and entertained while giving you peace of mind. If you\u2019re choosing to stay at a resort with on-site restaurants, do they offer child-friendly dining rooms and menus for your youngsters? Don\u2019t forget\u2026 this is your holiday too! Although you want to make sure your children are happy and well entertained you need to make sure as parents you the time for your well deserved peace and relaxation. Before deciding where to stay, check if the hotel offers kid\u2019s clubs, a swimming pool lifeguard and a baby-sitting service.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-881 \" src=\"http:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Marbella-Corfu-2-e1549890688310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Marbella-Corfu-2-e1549890688310.jpg 1436w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Marbella-Corfu-2-e1549890688310-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Marbella-Corfu-2-e1549890688310-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Marbella-Corfu-2-e1549890688310-1024x570.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Do you want an unforgettable family holiday?\u00a0 Click\u00a0<a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"https:\/\/familyholidayscompany.com\/rf\/blog\">here<\/a>\u00a0and let our family holiday designers plan the perfect trip for you\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From planning how far away popular tourist attractions are from the hotel to packing the daily necessities\u2026 Planning your first family holiday can seem stressful. 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