Bharat SainiLast Updated on December 29, 2020 by Bharat Saini
Are you planning a family holiday? Many people are looking ahead to when travel will open up again and people will desperate for an enjoyable holiday after what has been an incredibly challenging and stressful time with the coronavirus pandemic. There are reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead and if you are thinking about booking a family holiday then you will really want to make this a special and memorable one, but it is also likely that you may want to keep costs down. Read on for a few planning tips that will hopefully help you to plan the perfect family vacation that is within your budget.
Work Out Your Budget
First, you need to work out exactly how much you can afford to spend. You need to factor in all of the main costs that are involved in a family holiday, which will include:
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Food
- Activities
- Travel insurance
Choose A Family-Friendly Destination
One of the hardest challenges to make as a parent when it comes to a vacation is where to go. You will want to find somewhere that is not only within your budget, but also somewhere that will have something for everyone so that you can all enjoy the trip and also somewhere which will be safe, easy to travel around and suitable for kids. Often, somewhere out in nature with hiking trails but with a town/city nearby is a good choice because you can have plenty of space and freedom but with the option of visiting somewhere busier. You may be lucky enough to know somewhere like this near where you are but the likelihood is that you’re going to want to travel somewhere that isn’t where you currently live. To do this, however, you are probably going to need to get on a plane. Fortunately, air travel does not have to cost a lot, and there are plenty of deals to be had on commercial flights – you may even be able to get an exclusive price through the company you have booked your accommodation with.
Book Self-Contained Accommodation
Following this, self-contained accommodation is also smart for a family holiday as it allows you all to enjoy privacy and home comforts. In addition to this, self-contained accommodation also provides kitchen facilities, which means that you can enjoy meals together each day and avoid having to pay to eat out for every meal (a smart way to keep costs down). Adelaide Hills accommodation ticks all of the boxes because you can get comfortable and stylish cottages situated in the heart of Adelaide Hills so you are surrounded by stunning natural beauty with lots of family-friendly activities on your doorstep, plus you are just a short trip from Adelaide City center.
Have A Loose Itinerary
You will really want to make the most out of your holiday so it is a good idea to have an itinerary and to research what to do, but you should also make this a loose itinerary and have some flexibility. With a family vacation, there are likely to be times where people simply want to relax around the accommodation or do something else and having this flexibility will be key to everyone having a good time (and avoiding arguments!).
These family holiday planning tips should come in useful for anyone looking ahead to their next family vacation. Having a holiday to look forward to will make managing in the current situation much easier and hopefully it will be a trip which you all benefit from and enjoy greatly.
