Travel Tips to Keep the Whole Family Healthy on Vacation

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If your family is anything like mine, taking vacations with kids is always an adventure. While it can be lots of fun, there are always unexpected events and problems. One of the biggest challenges is to keep everyone healthy. I’ve found that there are certain practices that can keep the whole family healthier and happier when we’re traveling together.

Tip 1: If you are going to a theme park, it’s very important that the kids are well rested. That’s why I am rather fussy about where we stay. It’s not always a good idea to choose the cheapest motel or hotel in the area. Some of these places are not really family friendly. They may be noisy at night, for example. So when you are searching through a prime location amongst many Orlando and Walt Disney World hotels, I always look for places that have quiet hours policy so I know that the kids will be able to get a good night’s sleep. This make them much better company as we take on the theme parks and other adventures.

Tip 2: Many restaurants in America tend to serve very large portions. This is not the healthiest way to eat, and it can make everyone feel tired and sluggish. Additionally, it’s not very good if you’re trying to stick to a diet! That’s why I always ask to take home leftovers at the end of dinner! That way I don’t overeat and I can always refrigerate the meal back at the hotel and have a nice lunch for the next day and save a little money also!

Tip 3: Always prepare a hygiene kit before you leave for your trip. This should include hand sanitizers, sanitary wipes and face masks. You can use these items when soap and water is not available for washing. Face-masks are useful if the air is polluted or there are sick people nearby. This isn’t hard to put together, and it can help to keep the whole family healthier.

Tip 4: When traveling with a baby or very young child, it’s best to give yourself enough room. If possible, find a hotel room that has an extra room for the baby. This will make it easier for the baby to sleep and will give the rest of the family some freedom to make a little noise without waking the little one.

Tip 5: Young children are especially prone to ear pain when flying. The tubes in their ears are more sensitive to changes in air pressure. That’s why you should bring along some items to prevent or treat ear problems. Gum or hard candy are useful for preventing ear discomfort. This works for adults as well, but it’s even more important for kids. You should also bring ear-drops and children’s aspirin in case they do experience any pain.

These are some of the hints and tricks that I use when traveling with kids. I have found that making such preparations makes a big difference. By keeping everyone healthy, safe and well rested we all have a better time on our vacation.

Kendra Thornton - Guest Blogger

Kendra Thornton – Guest Blogger

 

Kendra is a Travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR businesswoman, proud wife and mama of 3 wonderful kids.

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4 Responses
  • Foodie in WV
    July 23, 2013

    American meals are very big. I normally split meals with my kids. That way we only pay for two meals. Kids meals tend to be a rip off at restaurants and I can never finish my whole serving by myself anyway πŸ™‚ Great tips!

    • Suzanne
      July 23, 2013

      Great idea Foodie in WV. I was in America ages ago and some places we ate at had big meals some did not….

  • Mildred Grace
    August 15, 2013

    Going to theme parks has always been amazing for my kids and we love the one at Gilroy in California. You can read about that at http://www.bestwesterngilroy.com/ and I must say you are right when you said that it is never good to compromise the quality of the place to stay in while you are on a trip. Thanks for these tips! Good read!

    • Suzanne
      August 15, 2013

      Thanks Mildred, I’m taking the twins to their first theme park next month so looking forward to it. Hope they love it. I’m sure they will have a blast.

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