Business & Money | Tuesday 10 July, 2018 10:25 am |

Everyone deserves a holiday but the thought of coping alone with kids in tow can be a daunting prospect. There are things you can do when you travel alone with your kids to help minimise the effect of any problems that might arise, so take Mundana´s advices, the travellers’ favourite boutique travel agency in Dubai and have a stress-free vacation.

Involve your kids at the planning stage

Happy child equals happy you, so think about everyone's needs at the planning stage to find a destination that works for everyone.  If your children love being outdoors and are adventurous, they're not going to appreciate being dragged around museums and art galleries just because you do.  If you're struggling to agree, give everyone a day each and take it in turns to plan the itinerary.  That way, everyone gets a little of what they want.

 

Share the responsibilities

No matter what your child's age, there are things they can do to be helpful.  From carrying the snacks to working out a travel budget, there are plenty of ways that you can divide up the responsibilities so that everyone feels involved.  Packing lists can be worked out together but you might feel less fraught if the person in charge of passports and tickets is you.

 

Think about how to minimise queuing

Children aren't always going to be patient, especially if they don't understand why they need to do something, and queuing is one of those situations to try to avoid if at all possible.  Online check-in reduces the time spent waiting in line at the airport and some airports offer priority lanes through security too.  Where you absolutely can't avoid queuing, try to pack something in an accessible pocket that will provide a distraction.

 

Choose your mode of transport carefully

Slinging a backpack onto the rack of a chicken bus is one thing when it's just you, but if you're traveling along with kids in tow you'll need to think about how you're going to get around while you're away.  A self-drive holiday might well be the easiest choice as the boot space is likely to be significantly greater than any airline's baggage allowance.  Don't let long distances rule out a road trip; an overnight ferry can be part of the adventure and breaking your journey into stages short enough for your children to cope with is going to help as well.  Build in lots of kid-friendly stops and make the travelling part of the holiday.

 

Don't be afraid to ask for help

This is probably the most important tip of all.  Whether it's asking a flight attendant to watch your child while you go to the bathroom or letting a friendly local coo over your baby while you pack some groceries, it is easier getting help than you might think.  Part of the great satisfaction travelling brings is when your problem-solving skills are up to the task of getting you out of trouble, so don't be afraid to challenge yourself and your kids - you're capable of more than you think. 

 

Happy travels!

 

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