{"id":11365,"date":"2020-11-30T13:31:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T13:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=11365"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:30:47","slug":"10-family-holiday-tips-tricks-when-going-to-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/10-family-holiday-tips-tricks-when-going-to-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"10 family holiday tips and tricks when going to Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re planning a family holiday and looking for some parent-to-parent tips, look no further. We have extensive experience travelling with families and picked up <\/strong>tons<\/strong> of tricks along the way: from how to get the best school holiday deals to practical advice for a smooth-running family holiday.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Book early\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Booking as early as possible is the only way to guarantee the best prices and accommodation- sadly, things book up very quickly around summer, Christmas and Easter holiday times. If at all possible we\u2019d recommend booking up to a year in advance: the ideal time to book a summer holiday, for example, would be the September before.<\/p>\n

2. School Holiday timings<\/strong>
\nIf possible, booking a trip in the middle of the school holidays rather than at the beginning or end can often keep prices lower. Similarly, travelling on a weekday rather than the weekend can often get you a better deal.<\/p>\n

3. Consider bringing portable wifi and an international data sim card<\/strong>
\nIf you are keen to go offline as much as possible on your trip, feel free to skip this tip! But many parents may find it useful to carry a back-up wifi device and international data sim card while abroad. While most hotels these days do offer do provide internet access, you can\u2019t necessarily guarantee its reliability, and moreover you never know when there\u2019s going to be a delayed plane, missed bus or another child-boredom emergency!<\/p>\n

Personal recommendations from the ETG team include the Love2Surf international data sim card<\/a> (which works in Europe, Asia, USA, Africa and the Middle East) and the Huawei portable internet device- both of which can be found on Amazon.<\/p>\n

4. You can never over-prepare for a long-haul plane journey<\/strong>
\nIt is possible to have pleasant long-haul flight experience with kids in tow, as long as you\u2019re adequately prepared! Bringing plenty of entertainment, back-up snacks and a change of clothes are just a few things to consider- read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Always travel with a first aid kit<\/strong>
\nThis is a family holiday essential. Kids understandably get excited on holidays, and the odd bump or scrape is inevitable. Carrying a first aid kit will provide you with that extra bit of reassurance.<\/p>\n

Essentials include plasters, bandages, antiseptic cream, antibacterial wash and wipes, bite & sting relief, pain relief, sunburn treatment, antihistamine, eye drops (for sand in the eyes!)\u2026 plus anything else you can think of!<\/p>\n

6. DIY Rehydration powder<\/strong>
\nThis will hopefully not be necessary, but a handy tip to have up your sleeve. If you or a member of your family pick up a bug or eat something that doesn\u2019t agree with you in a situation where you can\u2019t get the pre-made stuff, you can make your own rehydration powder by mixing:
\n– 6 teaspoons of sugar
\n– Half a teaspoon of salt
\n– One litre of clean drinking water
\nIt\u2019s that simple: DIY Dioralyte! Not exactly delicious, but does the job.<\/p>\n

7. Carry snacks wherever you go<\/strong>
\nAnd we mean, always: there\u2019s nothing worse than a hungry child. While it\u2019s important to get kids trying new foods, it can be infuriating to plan a fun day out to only to find either there\u2019s a lack of shops or simply nothing your kids will eat. It\u2019ll put both of you in a bad mood, so best be prepared!\"Child<\/p>\n

8. Intersperse activities with refreshing treats like fresh coconut water or ice cream
\n<\/strong>It might sound silly, but this is the best way to ensure your kids remain engaged over the course of a long day. Of course, free to substitute ice cream for a more local treat of your choice!<\/p>\n

9. Games<\/strong>
\nHaving a stock of games up your sleeve is always a good idea on holiday. Carry a pack of cards, pencil and paper and bear in mind a selection of ‘Eye-Spy’ style games for long journeys. Other personal recommendations from ETG staff include Uno, Dobble, and Exploding Kittens.<\/p>\n

10. Pools, pools, pools<\/strong>
\nFinally, lovely pools – you can never go wrong with one. They’ll keep the kids entertained for hours and give you some time to just sit back and relax.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to talk to a travel specialist about your potential family holiday, do give us a call on\u00a0 020 7924 7133<\/span>\r\n \t<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0or\u00a0email us here<\/a>. You can see some examples of the kinds of trips we organise by looking at our website. All our trips are\u00a0tailor-made<\/a>\u00a0though, so can be changed to suit your exact needs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Originally published June 2017. Updated November 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n

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