Summer Destinations for Families – Tips and Recommendations

Family holidays require preparing for a long time before the day of departure. Before deciding where to go, you should always make sure your holiday destination matches the tastes of the whole family. There must be interesting activities and places to visit for your children, as well as special locations for parents to relax and unwind. Make sure your luggage includes everything you need and plan a small itinerary for your kids!

For the summer vacation, most families often choose seaside destinations, whether in their home countries or outside. Here’s what you need to think about before you leave, when planning your trip.

Choose a destination for the whole family

Choosing a destination where there are many activities that you can do outside can be ideal for families with children, although this may depend heavily on the hotel you choose. In Egypt, for example, prices are reasonable and suitable for all levels of tourists. There are plenty children’s facilities, sports clubs, swimming pools, and open buffets in almost all hotels. The weather in Egypt is pleasant regardless of the season and there are many fun activities to do here.

For many tourists, the perfect holiday destination means staying in luxurious hotels, very close to the city center, and eating exotic recipes. On the other hand, families who live near the seaside choose to travel to lesser known places that offer gorgeous views. If you want to go on a cruise, most families often choose Bulgaria, Turkey or Greece.

Belek in Turkey has always been a destination loved by many tourists around the world. Belek is a perfect holiday place for families with children, who are looking for 5 star hotels offering all inclusive services.

If you’re not looking forward to spending your next summer vacation at the seaside, there are other destinations suitable for children you could try out. For example, you could go to a historical city, from where your children will learn a lot of cool facts and have a great time. Some of these locations are:

Vienna – Austria

Paris – France

Budapest – Hungary

London – England, and many others.

And if your kid is enthusiastic about mystery, enigmas and paranormal phenomena, you can try a destination that is famous for these kinds of activities:

Hallstatt’s Beinhaus – Austria

Museum of Witchcraft and Magic – England

Prehistoric Valley – Cuba

Dracula Castle – Romania

Museum of Magic History – USA, New Orleans

Choose tours that have discounts and special offers for children (especially in accommodation and meals). You’ll find a lot of great deals at travel agencies around the world.

Talk to your children about the next vacation

You can watch documentaries together or read books to help you identify the locations and places you want to visit. You can also find movies or games that feature a theme that relates to the destination – it will make everything more interesting. In addition, it is good to talk to your child about the itinerary you have planned, the hotel and main attractions nearby.

Make sure you have all the papers with you before you leave

Have a small purse with you, containing all the necessary papers you’ll need (hotel reservations, airline tickets, train or bus tickets, health insurance). In this place you can also store money, or the cards you plan to use. This goes without saying however – be very careful with the purse.

Also, it is recommended to buy a tourist guide for the area you’re visiting, to help you get to know the surroundings better. If you’re going to a foreign destination, you can also buy a conversation guide.

Properly organize your luggage

Perhaps the best thing to do is to prepare a list of everything you need on your holiday. Start the list early, and leave it open so you can always add other things when you remember them. When you start preparing your luggage, review the list at all times so you do not forget anything. This way you will be much more organized.

Here are some tips on some things you should not forget:

• Have some snacks and water with you on the road.
• Do not forget about the holiday medical kit.
• Choose clothes suitable for beach and seaside, but do not forget thicker coats and boots in case the weather gets cold.
• Pack your children’s luggage in an organized manner, so they can easily access anything they might need, even on the road.
• Upon arrival, make sure you set up a schedule for your child, that he must respect. This way you will avoid the angry, inappropriate behavior that boredom sometimes causes.