Top Tips For Travelling To Hot Countries With Kids
Summer holidays "" don"t you just love them. There"s something inherently wonderful about escaping the chill or unpredictable weather at home in search of blazing sunshine. As you dream of lazy days on the beach, sunbathing with a pina colada in hand and wearing your new white asymmetric hemmed dress to show off your tan, spare a thought for the other people you"re travelling with ""your kids! Whilst you may thrive in the baking hot heat, children do not. From sunstroke to sleepless nights, approaching a holiday to somewhere sunny like Ibiza can be the stuff of nightmares if you don"t prepare yourself first. Take a look at these top tips for travelling to hot countries with your little ones.
It all begins on the plane "" preparation, preparation, preparation! Firstly, consider the length of the plane journey. For you, it might seem a breeze but for children, travelling to somewhere as far flung as Mexico means hours sitting and being bored, even with the in flight entertainment. Older children will happily sit and watch a film or play a game for the little ones can find this whole experience quite stressful. Pack your hand luggage wisely "" stock up on cheap toys, snacks and something familiar to them to keep them as happy as can be. The last thing you want is an irritated and tired child before you"ve even reached your destination! Clothing for the plane is worth a consideration too with layering being the key. After all, the minute you land they"ll be sweltering whereas the plane can often be quite cool.
If you are going to be travelling by car, bus or train whilst on holiday in places such as Marrakech, try to consider the time of day you will be travelling. As important as it is to avoid the sun between 12pm-3pm, it is also important to consider how stuffy the conditions would be on public or private transport between these times. Take plenty of breaks for you and the kids to stretch your legs and get into the air and of course, pack plenty of water. And whatever you do, do not leave your children in the car unattended for a moment. If you have to pop somewhere, take them out of the car with you "" a parked car can heat up in minutes with disastrous and often fatal consequences.
It isn"t uncommon for holidaymakers to suffer from a few minor ailments or illnesses whilst away. But it is worth remembering that the most common ones can cause the bearer to become dehydrated so pack a mini First Aid Kit with a range of medicines "" it"s better to be prepared than not!
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