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Family-friendly holiday checklist

How do you make sure that your holiday destination is going to be fun for everyone? adults and children alike? Choose a package holiday from an established tour operator who specialises in family friendly holidays? While this will no doubt help ensure a hassle free holiday, our handy family-friendly holiday checklist covers the points you need to consider.

Child-safety features
You're not going to relax if you don't feel your holiday venue ticks all the basic safety boxes. Check for locks on the windows, no balconies with low railings, and a child-proof kitchen and enclosed garden if you're going self-catering.

Convenient travel
It's hard work ferrying children and all their gear around. Look for a short flight time and a quick transfer from the airport. And in the resort you'll want a working lift or better still, a ground-floor room.

Shops and medical facilities
Easy access to a supermarket, a pharmacy and a health centre will all add to your holiday peace of mind.

Stuff for the older kids
Make sure there's plenty for them too ! lots of sports facilities, discos, space to do their own thing and the chance to meet other kids their age?

Sensible sleeping arrangements
If you're bringing a travel cot with you, check it'll actually fit in the room you want to put it. And if possible, look for a layout that allows you to stay up and enjoy yourselves without cramping your style or disturbing the little ones' sleep.

Worry-free water
Your kids are bound to spend lots of time around the pool. Look for a place with separate pools, one shallow enough for the little ones and preferably heated (especially if you're holidaying in the UK). And make sure there's some shade: you don't want to have to spend all your time chasing your kids with the sun cream!

Sun Care
While you might be able to buy sun care products when you reach your holiday destination it is always better to take a supply of After Sun, Sun Block, and Sun Protection products with you. Also worth considering are children's Sun Protection Clothes and Sunglasses, which will protect your eyes against UVB rays, as they do not pass through glass.
For information on Sun Protection Factors (SPF) simply click on Sun Protection.

Space for the adults
Baby-sitting services, kids' clubs and monitors all give you the freedom to enjoy yourselves and know your kids are being looked after safely.

Entertainment everyone can enjoy
Hula competitions, karaoke, Starlight Express recreated? look for a place that offers a wide range of age-appropriate entertainment that everyone can enjoy. A place where you can be having a drink at the bar while your kids are up on stage strutting their stuff.

Buffet-style food
Ordering off the menu can be hard work with kids. Kids love buffet-style meals - they can go up and choose what they want, mix and match, have a bit of everything ? and if they don't finish one thing, they can always try something else.

English-language TV
A must for when only some quality screen time will do to calm those fractious moods.

Quick and easy travel insurance
Your own travel insurance is essential, even if you have an EHIC card. Post Office travel insurance policies start at just £5.50 - and kids go free! It's your peace of mind in case your luggage gets lost, or someone in your family becomes ill. Get a Travel Insurance quote now.

Electronic Gadgets
While vacations are seen as an opportunity to escape from the stresses and strains of everyday life, a recent survey has revealed that we can't bear to be parted from our electronic gadgets. 84% of respondents admitted that they would not go on vacation without their mobile telephone. Not only that, when asked what items were really essential to take, 40% voted the mobile telephone as being as essential as a camera. Another 14% would take their games computer with them and 7% a mini DVD player. Staying in touch is of course vital for many people whether it's for work or home but if work spills over into holidays, the opportunity to actually relax and enjoy the break becomes more of a challenge. While it's obvious that when abroad we want to keep boredom in check our recommendation is to only take what you need to to get the most out of your holiday.

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