Travelling is not the first thought you have when you discover that you will be a parent. Usually the first thoughts are joy, (sometimes panic) and elation followed by heavy contemplation. We took our first holiday with our first child, Hana, when she was 14 months old. We went to a beautiful resort in Cuba. During the holiday, my husband and I spoke to other parents about the challenges of vacationing with small children. One woman commented that is was "not a Vacation, it was relocation." Yes, this is true. We still have to be parents while we are on vacation, and relaxing can be challenging with toddlers and youngsters.
Many parents find vacation solutions at resorts that offer clubs to entertain toddlers and youngster for a few hours at a time. Other resorts can offer all-day activities for older siblings and teenagers to give parents that feeling of vacation freedom that many work hard for all year long. We enjoyed playing with Hana beside the pool and on the beach, but I suppose if truth be told, it was hard not having one single second to ourselves.
Childcare is not the be all and end all for choosing a resort. For many families, access to a kitchen is a real bonus if your children have specific dietary requirements or just the chance to save a bit of money by eating at your villa or condominium. Hotels usually don't have kitchens available for guests because the rooms are smaller and focused on luxury and room service. A popular option that many families are exploring is renting timeshare condominiums from owners directly. We bought a vacation club membership so that we could save money travelling and we are sure glad we did. It has more than paid for itself.
Resort vacations that provide a mix of adventure experiences and pampering are becoming the industry standard for many families. You can have beach time with young kids, an adrenaline pumping sport, golfing and fine dining all in one day. Costs are quite high when trying to book accommodations for entire families at hotels. Usually, hotel specials are focused on double occupancy rates per day as opposed to a one or two-bedroom suite that needs to sleep four or five people. We have three kids now so we have to think of the bottom line!
A solution to cut costs for many families that enjoy traveling are last-minute travel deals but the chances of getting exactly what you need and the location you want are not always possible. For the reduced cost you can get a vacation that may be cheaper but not always ideal. Another vacation solution for travel with kids are timeshares and vacation club memberships, which I mentioned earlier. Even if you are on a limited budget but you can still have the vacation of your dreams.
Happy travels!!
However, traveling with your dog, especially when traveling by air, may not be as easy as it seems to be, there are a lot of things to consider. It is important that you are well prepared before taking that flight or before booking that flight. Before you book, contact the airline to check if they allow pets or if they have guidelines with regards to traveling with pet.
Dogs can travel in two types, either in cabin, also called carry-on or in the cargo hold. Dogs in kennels more than nine to ten inches in height should be placed in the cargo hold while those less than nine to ten inches are allowed in the cabin. Keeping your pet inside the kennel at all times for the duration of the flight is another requirement of airlines when traveling.
There are also weather restrictions when your pet is traveling with you. Example is when your plane will be hovering over a freezing point temperature, pets will not be permitted to travel especially if this temperature will cause discomfort to your pet. But if you will really insist on taking your pet with you despite the weather restriction, the airline will have you sign a waiver releasing them any responsibility. That is if you want to risk your pet's health.
Remember also to check your travel destination. Some countries require quarantine for pets to keep their country free of diseases. So it helps if you'll undergo a background check before flying. Airlines also require full physical examination and tests for various diseases before they will be allowed to fly. The certification of this physical examination should be dated within a certain amount of time before the date of the flight. Meaning the examination done years ago will not be accepted if you plan to take the flight in the next couple of days.
With all these preparations, don't forget to think of your pet's comfort. Toys, as well as food and water for longer flights are necessary to ensure that your dog is comfortable all through out the travel period. Once you are set, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy every moment of your travel with your adorable Chihuahua.
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