There’s nothing more enjoyable than spending a vacation with your family. Psychologists explained why family vacation trips helps one to rejuvenate; when a person goes to a new place with his family members, he becomes extra attentive to them. Each member of a family is reintroduced to the other.
When embarking on a family trip, there are few tips that everyone needs to follow. This will invariably help the family to enjoy the trip. The tips are below;
Don’t pack heavy
When you are packing, include only the essentials. If you make your bag heavy, you will have difficulty carrying the load. Besides, you’ll have to remember each of every item, otherwise they could be lost. The essential stuffs should include tooth-paste, garments, gadgets, etc. If you have kids, take strollers and cribs.
Car seats
You should bring car seats with you. Those seats are not counted as extra baggages by airlines. Other than that, you won’t be charged for them either. A durable car seat cover will help you manage load of more than 50 lbs. That way, you could avoid the overweight fees and place extra clothes.
Face security guards
Do not take security related checks light heartedly. The security personnels are damn serious. To their eyes, you might be member of a dreaded terrorist gang. So don’t keep inflammable stuff with you, double check all your luggages and face security guards at the airport and don’t avoid any question asked by them. Be upright.
Take care of health
Check health condition of the country you are to visit. Do necessary immunization and tests before you go. Also, if you have health and accidental insurance in your country, check if they apply to the country you are visiting. Keep medicines with you and if you get sick in the foreign country, contact your embassy.
Road safety tips
Follow the safety tips National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recommendations are below;
- Infants who weigh less than 20 lbs should be placed in rear-facing convertible seats. There should be harness straps below their shoulder level.
- Toddlers who weigh 20-40 lbs should be put on forward-facing convertible seats with harness straps above their shoulders.
- Children who weigh more than 40 lbs should sit on forward-facing and belt positioning seats. Lap belt should be placed around their lap and upper thigh area and shoulder belt must be strapped across their chest and shoulder.
- Also avoid rash driving and be within proper speed limit.
Following the tips above will help you and your family to stay safe and enjoy your vacation. Remember, it’s better be safe than sorry. So plan accordingly.
