🧳👩‍👧‍👦 Mom and travel: tips for vacationing with children abroad

Planning a holiday abroad with children is an art in which every detail is important. From the right seat to a handy travel bag, travel essentials can be found here to make your trip more comfortable and safe.

✈️ Preparing for the flight

Flying with children can be a challenge for parents. Proper preparation helps make the flight as calm as possible for all participants in a small expedition.

• Booking tickets: Choose flights with a minimum number of transfers and convenient departure times. Consider extra space if your baby is used to sleeping in his own crib.
• Entertainment on board:  Pack your carry-on luggage with your favorite toys, books, and a tablet with movies and games. This will help keep your child occupied during the flight.
• Ears and pressure changes:  To reduce ear discomfort during takeoff and landing, give your child something to chew or drink.

🏨 Choosing housing

Choosing where to stay while on vacation with children is key. Convenience, safety and entertainment are important considerations.

• Safety and comfort: Check if the hotel has offers for families with children, such as cots, safety barriers at the pool, animation.
• Hotel location:  Choose accommodation within walking distance from the main attractions or the beach, so as not to spend a lot of time moving around.
• Meals:  Check to see if the hotel offers a children's menu and if you have the opportunity to prepare your own meals if your child has a special diet.

🍽 Meals on the go

Food while traveling should not only be tasty, but also safe. Bring familiar baby foods with you.

• Breakfast:  Take breakfast cereals or sandwiches with you for morning nutrition on the road – this will help you not to depend on the search conditions for a cafe.
• Snacks:  Fruits, nuts and bars are good options for snacking between meals.
• Water and Drinks:  Always keep drinking water on hand and avoid carbonated drinks to avoid tummy troubles for your baby.

🧳 List of things

Don't forget to take everything you need to avoid the stress of searching for familiar goods in an unfamiliar country.

• Clothes and shoes:  Consider the country's climate and plan your wardrobe so that it is comfortable in any weather.
• First aid kit:  A standard set of medications, plasters, antiseptics and insect repellents – your first aid kit should always be at hand.
• Documents and money:  Keep sports tickets, tickets and money in a safe place and have copies of documents in case they are lost.

🎒 Entertainment and excursions

Traveling with children is not only relaxation, but also a time for new discoveries. Plan activities so that they are interesting for both adults and children.

• Excursions:  Choose short and interactive excursions so that children do not get tired and can gain new knowledge in a playful way.
• Parks and Attractions:  Visit children's amusement parks, water parks and theme parks where kids can burn off some energy and have fun.
• Nature:  Don't miss the opportunity to show children the nature of a new country, be it a beach, mountains or a national park.

📚 Education on the go

Travel is a great way to learn. Take every opportunity for your child to learn something new.

• Language: While abroad, children can practice foreign languages ​​by interacting with locals or hotel staff.
• Culture:  Visiting museums, historical sites and cultural events will broaden a child's horizons and provide an understanding of different cultures.
• Cooking:  Trying national dishes is another way to get acquainted with the culture of a country. This can be a great excuse for family culinary experiments when you get home.

🚑 Safety and health

Health and safety are the number one priority on a family holiday abroad.

• Health Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance covers all possible risks and has a sufficient limit to cover treatment costs.
• Safety rules: Discuss with your children the rules of behavior in a new country, including safety on roads and public places.
• Emergency Contacts:  Have a list of emergency contacts and the address of your country's nearest embassy or consulate on hand.