Travelling with young children can be challenging and, at times, a little intimidating. Try to plan as much as you can in advance and stay organised to help your trip go as smoothly as possible. Make sure your children have the appropriate documentation, vaccinations and any necessary health checks.

With a few tips and tricks, you’ll be effortlessly travelling the world with your young family in no time at all.

Prepare for it to be more expensive

Travelling with small children comes with all sorts of unexpected and hidden costs. You’ll need to save more money for a family holiday to cover the costs of extra seats on the flight, a child-friendly hotel and all the family activities.

Try to make travelling a priority – cut back on expensive grocery shopping, designer clothing and eating out. You can save money with a few minor changes, and you’ll be on your way in no time.

Plan everything

Before venturing abroad, try out a staycation with your children first to build up your travelling experience and confidence. Take a train from London to Bradford for the weekend and enjoy a fun-filled family weekend!

Plan your accommodation far in advance to ensure your hotel is child-friendly and has a few activities to entertain the kids. If you plan to stay for more than a week, it’s worth booking an apartment rather than a small hotel room. Reserve an apartment room with a well-equipped kitchen so you can prepare baby food and packed lunches on the go.

Don’t forget about your airport transfers either. Book a private taxi in advance or ask the hotel to organise pick up for your family once your flight has landed.

Itinerary

Plan your activities in advance to save money and make sure you have a balance of adult and child activities. You can alternate between adult and child activities to teach your kids patience and comprise. Just make sure to allocate time for playing in the pool or letting off some steam in the great outdoors.

It’s important to schedule rest days with children. Spend one day in the apartment watching TV, playing in the pool and generally chilling out. You’ll all need some downtime so you can fully enjoy your activities and mealtimes out.

Packing

Finally, make sure to pack enough clothes for your children. It’s always good to have a few backup outfits in case of spillages and accidents. Pack extra nappies, rash cream, bibs, bottles and other baby essentials to keep all your bases covered.

Also, make sure to pack entertainment for the flight if you have toddlers and restless older kids. Be prepared with snacks, books, games and other distractions for your children, and make sure they know when they need to be quiet and behave.

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