Rest abroad with children: where to go?
Rest is desirable to do as diverse and richer as possible. Now the solution to this issue most often lies in traveling and traveling abroad. That's just what to do if you want to go to rest, and a young child is running nearby? The question immediately arises, where to relax with the baby and whether it is possible to travel with the child at all.
Possible! Rest with a child abroad can bring a lot of impressions and pleasure! The main thing is to decide what you really want: where to go and what to see.
You should choose the route or place of travel based on the child's age, his interests and character traits (perseverance, activity, obedience, etc.).
Consider the age of the child and choose the type of rest
At each age, children perceive and study the world differently, they change and develop rapidly year after year. It is very important to take into account the age features when choosing a place, time and tour of your holiday abroad.
Beach holiday
For children under 2 years old, it is better to choose just such a vacation. At this age, it is important for the baby that the mother is near. This segment of the child's childhood is of little relevance for traveling abroad together. But not as scary as it seems.
The advantage of age is the ease of providing quality nutrition. - A child can be breastfed, fruits purchased directly abroad. This makes it possible to control the nutrition of the baby and be confident in a healthy diet that protects the child from all sorts of diseases.
It is necessary to remember about the main purpose of the trip - health promotion. Therefore, in rest with a child of 4-12 months, priority should be given to those places where there is a lot of sun (but moderate), fresh air, clear transparent water, mild climate and calm atmosphere. First of all, these are places with the possibility of a beach holiday.
A child under 2 years old is in that period of childhood when he begins to actively explore the surrounding reality, he is interested in everything: he needs to touch, taste, feel for himself. This will help to organize recreation areas where the child can safely be in the water, on the sand (in this case, the cleanliness of the beach is important). The kid will be able to see and feel the diversity of the world, to be able to touch it.
Excursions and entertainment
About 4 years old is one of the most wonderful age periods of child development! It is from this age that the baby becomes more active, seeks to communicate, interact with the surrounding world and people, play, frolic.
Choosing a place of rest abroad with a child of 3-4 years old, it is important to take into account the peculiarities of the children's body, to select such hotels, where a lot of children's programs and entertainment programs of a game nature will be included.
At the age of 5-6 years old, the child is burning with a great desire to learn everything around, to know. It is not enough for him to touch, feel and see. He wants to know. Therefore, at this age, the most important and leading criterion for choosing places of travel will be all kinds of countries, cities where a child can plunge into the cognitive process, look at the world from the other side, learn its basic and simple laws, history.Helpers here will be museums with interactive programs, children's animators, specially equipped playgrounds, campuses, science centers, etc.
During this period, you can visit the famous Disneyland. Just be sure to ask your child what he is interested in and what he would like. Rest for parents of an interested child will be an unforgettable time!
Sport orientation
For older children, the choice can already fall absolutely on any country, region, city. It all depends on the interests of the child, parents and the purpose of rest abroad. Most of the children of this age are interested in active rest: skiing, snowboarding. Therefore, you should include ski resorts in the Alps or Scandinavia and all such active child-friendly activities.
In which countries and during which period does acclimatization take place more easily?
As is well known, any trips connected with the change of climatic zones can lead to poor health not only of an adult, but also of a child. Acclimatization - This is the process of adaptation of the human body to new climatic conditions, and it takes place in all different ways.
Many parents during this period tend to first think that the child is just sick, and begin to treat him for a cold, but this is ineffective. How to survive acclimatization and what should you think in advance before you go to a country with a different climate?
The frequent symptoms of an organism's adaptation to new conditions include:
- nausea and vomiting;
- insomnia;
- weakness, tiredness;
- apathy, bad mood;
- reduced immunity;
- capriciousness, tearfulness.
This period can last 7-10 days. Duration depends on the distance by which the child is distanced from the usual conditions.
It is worth noting that children under 3 years old are more difficult to tolerate climate change, so with such a child it is better to choose the climate as close as possible to yours. For example, in the summer - Bulgaria or Croatia.
Due to the fact that children's acclimatization usually takes up to 10 days, an excellent solution would be to leave for at least a month. During this time, the body will be able to safely adjust to the new climatic and temporary conditions of the new place, which will provide the child and parents the opportunity to rest with pleasure, without wasting time restoring the body after an abrupt change in environmental conditions.
Go to hot countries (Cyprus, Greece, Tunisia, Turkey or Egypt in July-August is not recommended. It is better to go to such countries in May-June or in autumn, when it’s not too hot there.
For respiratory diseases, it is better to choose countries with less moisture. - fit Cyprus or Canaries. So kiddies better not to go to Thailand, because there is very high humidity, especially in summer.
Top Destinations
For babies 4-12 months
Europe
- Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia). There is a wide choice of places in the countries: Talin (Estonia), Jurmala (Latvia), Palanga (the center of improving rest in Lithuania). The best time for rest is July-August. At this time, the water is warm and suitable for swimming.
- Italy (Crete, Sicily). The best time to relax in Italy is the first half of summer and September.
Asia
- Thailand (Phuket). A place full of various types of recreation and activities for every taste! The main thing is to find a place to your liking. It is better to travel to Phuket from November to February, when the rainy season is over, and the air temperature remains within +22 +33 degrees Celsius.
- China (Hainan). You can relax here at any time of the year. The most favorable time is the period from March to November.
- Maldives. The best time to rest is from late November to mid-April. The temperature of air and water at this time is kept within + 28. + 30 degrees.
Miami
The time of tourist rest here lasts throughout the year. But it is necessary to take into account the maximum probability of hurricanes and storms from July to August.
For kids 1-2 years
Asia + Europe + America
- Turkey (Belek, Kemer, Side). The best time for rest is the beginning and end of summer, September;
- Baltic States, Italy, Phuket, Hainan, Maldives, Miami;
- Miami
The list of recommended places does not change, but pastime with the child becomes much more extensive and diverse!
For children 3-4 years
Europe
Rest in European countries is preferable to organize in the period spring-summer-autumn, when the air temperature is most favorable for walking. In winter, it is worthwhile to choose countries located far from the sea: Sweden, the Czech Republic (in these countries, the climate allows you to walk comfortably in winter).
- Spain (Barcelona). Port Aventura, Gaudi Park.
- Denmark (Copenhagen). The city itself is a fairy tale for children, it is not for nothing that Anderson’s birthplace: the Little Mermaid monument, the main Lego store, a lot of equipped playgrounds and much more.
- Italy Rome). The interactive museum of cars by Leonardo da Vinci, ancient ruins, informative 3-D shows for children, the amusement park Rainbow Magic Land.
- France Paris). Popular Disneyland Paris - a separate country for children, the Museum of Magic, a zoo, Aqua Boulevard, the Museum in the grass, the farm Georges Ville.
Asia
- Phuket, Hainan;
- China and South Korea. Parks of amusement and recreation abound, Disneyland in Shanghai and Seoul remain the most popular.
Mexico
Tours "All inclusive" - a great choice for parents who want to go to relax in Mexico and at the same time to please your child. Awesome entertainment programs, amusement parks, games and shows will not leave indifferent any child.
For children 5-6 years
Europe
- Spain (Barcelona), Denmark (Copenhagen), Italy (Rome), France (Paris);
- Sweden. Abba Museum, replete with interactive sites (dances, songs, playing the piano, etc.), Astrett Lingren Museum (author of the book “The Kid and Carlson”);
- England London). Driving the Doubledener, the British Museum of Magic, the Museum of Natural History, the Harry Potter Museum, the largest wheel of the London Eye;
- Netherlands (Amsterdam). Family bike rides, Nemo Science Museum, Amsterdamse Forest;
- Austria (Vienna), Germany (Berlin), Czech Republic (Prague).
Asia
- Bali. Zoos, surfing with children, swimming in the ocean with dolphins will not leave indifferent any child;
- China;
- South Korea (Seoul);
- Hainan.
America
- Miami, Mexico, New York, Manhattan, etc.
Seasons table by country for beach holidays
The following table will help you plan a comfortable environment for you and your child in the form of a photo, in which the most favorable months for visiting different countries are visible.
Australia and Oceania, Asia
Africa, Middle East
Europe
North, Central and South America
Tips
Any holiday abroad should take into account:
- Mandatory use of sunscreen, especially in countries with high solar activity. It is necessary to take a first-aid kit with you; in many foreign hotels it is not provided.
- The availability of services in hotels, rest houses, which enable them to organize active leisure for children (family-type hotels) on their territory.
- Possibility to cook yourself (housing with kitchen and supermarkets nearby) or cafes that provide food for children (choose places where there are a lot of people, order popular dishes).
The child is interested wherever they play with him. Children like to have a rest inspired by the interest of their parents, rather than a rest by necessity. Create yourself a great mood for yourself!
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