Traveling is a frequent aspect of enjoying the holiday season. In 2022, AAA projected that 112.7 million individuals would travel at least 50 miles away from home between December 23 and January 2. It is reasonable to assume a comparable number of individuals will be on the move, whether by road, rail, or air this year as well.
Travelers during the holidays understand that there are numerous details to arrange in order to ensure comfortable and convenient travel during this hectic season. The holiday period is particularly thrilling for children, thus, special consideration can be given to youngsters who are embarking on holiday trips. Holiday hosts can utilize these tactics to ensure kids enjoy themselves just as much as their adult travel companions.
· Provide your Wifi credentials. Kids often spend substantial time on their smartphones and tablets. While parents may monitor those hours on school days, there tends to be more liberty during holiday breaks. Hosts can inform their guests of the Wifi network name and password allowing children to connect online effortlessly.
· Organize activities for everyone. Children may feel excluded if adults congregate for drinks and conversations. Hosts can prevent this by arranging activities and initiating dialogues that everyone can take part in. Game nights, family movie viewings with snacks, or similar activities can keep kids amused.
· Include all children. Children are likely to enjoy themselves even more when other kids are present. If feasible, create space for as many kids as possible. The children can have a sleepover in the living room or share a bedroom if space is limited. While adults might seek creature comforts, the adage “the more, the merrier” applies to kids as well.
· Provide some comforts of home. Young ones might feel uneasy sleeping away from their familiar environments. Hosts can prepare by setting out some dolls, stuffed toys, a night light, or other comforts in the areas where kids will be resting.
· Ease up on the rules. Just as children may receive more freedom with their devices, hosts can relax household rules while guests are staying over. Allow your own kids and those of your guests to stay up a bit later, and plan to serve a nightly dessert.
Overnight visits are a component of holiday travel, and there are numerous ways to enhance the experience for children during these stays.
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