It doesn't matter whether your summer holiday involves odd day
trips out, a week at a caravan park or some good old-fashioned British
camping, when it comes to travelling with your family it pays to follow
these top tips to ensure your trip is as happy and safe as possible.
1. Make a Navigation Plan
Regardless of where you are travelling it makes sense to know how long the trip will be, how to get there and whether there are any things along to route that you need to look out for. If you prefer the traditional book of maps ensure you have a navigator who will take over map-reading for you so that you may concentrate on the road.
If you use a sat nav or a navigation app on your phone ensure they are charged up, set up properly and attached safely so that they may guide you with causing any obstruction. Make a note of where petrol stations, places for picnics, roadside cafes and services are in advance.
2. Be Prepared (Car)
Before setting off on any trip check your tires, the water and oil levels in your car and ensure you have enough petrol (etc). Ensuring the car is running properly before you set off reduces the risk of a breakdown.
3. Be prepared (Travellers)
Avoid "are we nearly there yet?" by having a range of activities and snacks ready to keep kids happy and occupied. There are some fabulous online resources for games which may be played in the car, in-car DVD players are often useful and paper games keep young ones happy and busy.
Again, making sure you know where pit-stops can be taken along the road will help enormously when someone tells you they need to go NOW.
4. First Aid
When out and about ensure you have a fully stocked first aid kit in the car, blankets, water and anything that may be needed in an emergency.
5. Breaking Down
Sometimes, regardless of how prepared you think you are something happens to throw a spanner in the works such as a car breakdown. These things do tend to come at the worst times so make sure you have a well-charged mobile phone, the number of your breakdown company or fuel draining specialist, change for a pay phone, a high visibility jacket and sensible shoes for walking to the emergency phone if needed.
Summer holidays and days out are an important part of family life and taking a little extra time before setting off to plan and prepare will ensure that your summer is a great one.
1. Make a Navigation Plan
Regardless of where you are travelling it makes sense to know how long the trip will be, how to get there and whether there are any things along to route that you need to look out for. If you prefer the traditional book of maps ensure you have a navigator who will take over map-reading for you so that you may concentrate on the road.
If you use a sat nav or a navigation app on your phone ensure they are charged up, set up properly and attached safely so that they may guide you with causing any obstruction. Make a note of where petrol stations, places for picnics, roadside cafes and services are in advance.
2. Be Prepared (Car)
Before setting off on any trip check your tires, the water and oil levels in your car and ensure you have enough petrol (etc). Ensuring the car is running properly before you set off reduces the risk of a breakdown.
3. Be prepared (Travellers)
Avoid "are we nearly there yet?" by having a range of activities and snacks ready to keep kids happy and occupied. There are some fabulous online resources for games which may be played in the car, in-car DVD players are often useful and paper games keep young ones happy and busy.
Again, making sure you know where pit-stops can be taken along the road will help enormously when someone tells you they need to go NOW.
4. First Aid
When out and about ensure you have a fully stocked first aid kit in the car, blankets, water and anything that may be needed in an emergency.
5. Breaking Down
Sometimes, regardless of how prepared you think you are something happens to throw a spanner in the works such as a car breakdown. These things do tend to come at the worst times so make sure you have a well-charged mobile phone, the number of your breakdown company or fuel draining specialist, change for a pay phone, a high visibility jacket and sensible shoes for walking to the emergency phone if needed.
Summer holidays and days out are an important part of family life and taking a little extra time before setting off to plan and prepare will ensure that your summer is a great one.
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