Low Stress Holidays

Have you ever been away and taken days to unwind, just because packing and travelling to your destination was so stressful? If so, here are some tips to help you make the most of your time off and have a low stress holiday.

Where to go?

Think carefully about your destination. Choose somewhere that has something for everyone. Although you may want to get away from plans and timetables, a little planning in advance can make it easier to relax once you are there. If you have lots of family members coming on the holiday find somewhere that has something to offer everyone. Mum and Dad won’t get to relax if there’s nothing for the kids to do! And make sure that you have booked somewhere with the facilities you need for everyone to enjoy the trip. Enough sleeping space and some time off from cooking and clearing up can make a big difference.

Read reviews and websites

If you want to guarantee a good break, spend a little time reading round before you book your accommodation. There are lots of sites online with holiday reviews from people who have been there. Take time, too, to contact the local tourist office for helpful maps of the area, important places to visit and opening times. This will cut down on stress when you arrive.

How much can you spend?

This is another area where planning in advance cuts pain and stress during your break. Try to save a little each month to pay for your trip, and don’t forget spending money. If you know how much you can spend it makes it easier to plan activities that stay in budget. If you find it hard to stick to your budget, or if your kids keep pestering for more treats, try the ‘envelope’ system. Have an envelope with the day’s spending money in it so the family can see what you have to spend. Discuss what you’d like to do and how it will fit with the budget. In this way it is easier for the kids to see that if you spend all the money on ice-cream now, there won’t be money left for the afternoon activity or a fish and chips tea.

Relax

This is your holiday. Make the most of it. Plan and prepare in advance and then take it easy when you arrive.

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