Before you go
Travelling with your family may take a little extra planning
than a non-family holiday. Below we have detailed some information on
the facilities available for families and other useful information to
allow you to make the most of your time away.
What Do You Need to Bring?
Deciding what to take on holiday and what to leave behind can be
difficult, especially if you are new to Active holidays. After many
tried and tested holidays overseas, we have put together a list of
recommended items.
• Bag - labelled with your child’s name
• Sun Cream - Factor 25+, spray and roll-ons are particularly good for babies and children
• Swimsuit - With UV protection for younger children and babies
• Beach Towel
• T-shirt that you don't mind getting wet or rash vest
• Beach shoes • Hat • Sunglasses
• Trainers or shoes with straps and closed toe
• Nappies and nappy sacs • Aqua nappies • Wet wipes
• Nappy Cream • Comforters/favourite toys, if required
• Formula milk • Bibs • Bottles/beakers
• Steriliser - if not renting a baby booster pack
• Pushchair with parasol/baby carrier
• Disposable/roll up/fold up changing mat - very good for journey to and from resort.
Please note that although nappies, formula and wipes are available to
purchase in most resorts, if your child is used to certain brands we
would suggest that you bring your own. For hygiene reasons all children
who are not toilet trained use aqua nappies whilst in the swimming pool.
Travelling Tips for Families
• If you are breastfeeding on a plane, try to time feeds to coincide
with take-off or landing or both. It will help relieve the
pain associated with ears ‘popping’. For older babies and toddlers,
beakers of drink during take off and landing or cartons with straws are
useful.
These can also be a good distraction - particularly if your
child does not normally have them. It is also a good idea to take a few
cartons of formula, if your child uses them and pre-sterilised bottles
in case you have any delays getting to resort.
• Although you will receive a meal on the plane it is always a good
idea to take a few snacks with you. Tried and tested successes include:
popcorn, rice cakes, crackers, raw fruit and vegetables. Try to make
sure children do not eat too much as it might make them feel sick when
sat on a bus travelling to resort.
• Small plastic bags are excellent for storing any soggy left over snacks and for any wet items.
• While you don't want to weigh yourself down with any more luggage
than you have to, a few well-chosen small toys could mean the
difference between a bored, fractious child and a contented, stimulated
little traveling companion(s).
Anything light, small and soft is a good
idea, including cars, storybooks, crayons/colouring books, stickers,
favourite toy and hand held computer games are always good options.
• If travelling with a baby or small child it’s worth packing an extra
t-shirt in your hand luggage to cope with any accidents during the
journey.
What Else to Bring?
The essential equipment for all of our activities is provided in
resort. You do not need any specific items of clothing or equipment to
participate in the water or land based sports.
• Bring plenty of swimwear, casual holiday clothes
and a sweater or fleece for the evenings. Evening dress tends to be
informal.
• A soft, small rucksack or cool bag is extremely useful for carrying picnics, towels or spare clothes.
• Bring warm clothes in May and early June and after
mid-September. A lightweight shower proof jacket may also be useful at
these times of year.
• A towel for the beach and pool.
• If you are spending the day away on a dinghy or
bike, always take lots of water with you and a hat to keep you in the
shade.
• Windsurf and boat decks can become slippery when coated with sun oil. We suggest you use only cream.