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Packing Essentials for a Stress-Free Family Vacation

Planning a family trip and feeling unsure what to pack so things go smoothly?

You're not alone.

A little preparation can make all the difference when traveling with kids. Packing the right stuff helps avoid last-minute stress and keeps the trip comfortable for everyone.

From clothes and toiletries to fun items for the road, here’s everything you’ll need to feel relaxed and...

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Family Travels Made Easier with Accessible Vehicle Options

Planning a family holiday takes careful thought when travelling with a wheelchair user. From choosing suitable accommodation to finding restaurants that cater to everyone's needs, each detail matters - and transport often presents the biggest challenge. While some families opt for adapting their own vehicles, hiring a wheelchair-accessible vehicle can provide a practical solution for those...

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Flying with Kids: How to Stay Calm When Plans Change and Handle Airport Delays Stress-Free

The sun is shining and the summer holidays are fast approaching! I don’t know about you, but this has got me starting to plan our family holiday . While the thought of lying on a sun lounger with a good book while the kids are splashing in the pool sounds very appealing right now, the thought of travelling with children isn’t always quite so relaxing.

Flying with kids can be pretty...

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What You Need To Know As Parents When Travelling With A Child Who Has Autism

With autism affecting approximately 1 in 100 children worldwide, it's crucial for parents to be well-prepared when embarking on travel adventures with their autistic child. From sensory sensitivities to routine disruptions, the unfamiliarity of travel can present unique challenges for children with autism.

Mark Blakey, a writer from Autism Parenting Magazine , offers his expertise on...

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Get cheaper holidays for Summer 2024 by avoiding this ONE mistake

To help those booking holidays for 2024, travel agent and director of multi-centre holiday specialists, eShores, Gavin Lapidus, explains the best ways to save money on flights.

1. Buy luggage at the right time

It’s well-known that flights’ prices fluctuate a lot – but did you know that luggage prices do too? Ryanair, for example, offers the option to buy a priority ticket that...

How to Save Money at the Caravan

According to Verdant Leisure’s Travel Trend Report for 2024, 47% of survey respondents were hoping to book a caravan holiday for a domestic escape. It’s a long-standing holiday tradition in Great Britain for families to explore new places throughout the country and with the cost of living continuing to be a concern for holidaymakers, it’s a fantastic alternative to going abroad.

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Family Getaway? Experts offer tips on avoiding travel scams

Recent reports have revealed that 83% of people booked their holiday online in the last year, but with 6,640 reports of holiday booking-related fraud in 2023, it is vital consumers are aware of the potential dangers of booking holidays and flights online.

With this in mind, the experts at AI prompt management tool AIPRM have compiled their top AI scams to be mindful of this year, as...

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THE BEST TIME TO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

The summer holidays are an exciting time, and with a little bit of forward planning they can also be more affordable than ever before.

Money experts at Sambla have researched the cost of those all important summer items to find out whether it's worth delaying your holiday shop to save the pennies.

To conduct the study we researched and analysed one-year of price comparison...

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Top tips for travelling as a single parent

Parenting coach reveals their top tips for travelling as a single parent

• Skyparksecure have teamed up with a parenting coach Isobel Mary Champion to share top tips for travelling as a single parent

• From investing in fun luggage to storing dummies in condiment cups, these tips are bound to make your life easier if you're a single parent.

• SkyParkSecure also spoke to a...

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Health Expert Reveals Top Tips for Avoiding Travel Sickness

From long road trips in your used Ford to the work commute, travel sickness is a problem. With one in three people likely to experience motion sickness, knowing how to reduce its effects is necessary to enjoy your travels, especially among children.

Sam Sheehan, the motoring editor at cinch , the faff-free way to buy a car online, says: “Travel sickness isn’t fun. It can severely...

I’m a personal finance expert and here’s how to save for your dream family holiday

Despite the cost of living and inflation rising, consumers are still looking to prioritise travel in 2024.
Online travel agent, loveholidays, has teamed up with personal finance expert Ashley De La Haye to provide tips on budgeting for this year's trips.
Mum of one, Sophie Hayes, a HR professional from Leeds, explains how she budgets for her summer holiday.