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With distant destinations now easily accessible, and low-cost airlines making travel more affordable most parents plan to take their children with them when they go abroad. Making a family vacation a success for all, however, takes a little more than just booking the tickets. Health comes first For off-the-beaten-track travel, before you even start opening the atlas, the first issue to consider is health. Ask yourself, if you want to go somewhere far off and exotic, whether your children are old enough to understand the importance of any necessary medication. Will they get something out of the vacation, too, apart from an increased dislike of long-haul flights? Pre-trip jabs may take their toll on your tots, and you may find that administering anti-malarial tablets, for example, to youngsters on a daily basis can get tiresome. As a general rule of thumb, its better to avoid visiting areas at an altitude of more than 3,200 feet with babies under 12 months, and, while 2-year olds should be able to cope with 6,500 feet altitude, make sure you can turn back easily to lower ground if they start having difficulties. Arrange for a medical check-up, and ask the advice of your local doctor or pediatrician well in advance of your planned vacation, to allow for possible inoculations, and to make sure your children will be able to travel well. Think also about the routines and natural rhythms that your children are used toand every child is different. While a certain disruption will be inevitable, try to respect your childrens body clocks, and dont try to cram too much into a short period: Round-the-world trips in eight days with under-10s may not be the best way to spend your vacation time! When you are sure that this is going to be a fun time for the whole family, you can start planning properly. Heres our guide to a stress-free trip with the kids. Do your homework on your home from home It pays to do a little research before taking action. We suggest that you contact the hotel or resort you are hoping to stay at, and ask them about facilities for babies and children. Questions to ask before you book your hotel/resort:

• What are the room-sharing options for you and your children?
• Are there childcare facilities, and what are they exactly?
• How much do they cost, or are they included in the price of the rooms?
• Are they available every day, all day, or only at certain times?
• Is there a baby listening service?
• Who are the child minders: hotel staff, specially trained hotel staff, outsiders?
• What child-centered activities are on offer, and who runs them?
• What security measures are in place? Do parents sign the children in and out each day?
• Are there indoor and outdoor play areas?
• What food is available? Is it the same as the adult menu, is there only fried food, or are there special child portions?

When you are satisfied with the answers, and feel that your kids will have a good time, youll be ready to book your tickets. Babiesto go, or no? Many readers wonder if it is wise to travel with infants. In fact, the under-2s are probably the easiest age group to manage on the move. This is for several reasons: They travel free on airlines; babies of up to six months or so are still eminently portable and go easily on your lap; babies usually dont suffer from jet-lag; and, last but not least, babies are an open sesame to a genuine welcome wherever you go, loved as they are all over the world. Book the right seats If flying with a baby, try to book specific seats in advance to give you more leg room and space for a travel cot. Let the airline know you are traveling with a baby, as you should be able to get priority when boarding, and they may even be able to provide a sky cot or special baby seats. This website can help you identify the right seats before you purchase: http://www.seatguru.com. If traveling by train, request seats togethertwo seats facing another two is a good configuration for families of fourand make sure to ask if there are any family reductions for the tickets. And, if app.box.com/s/ks5zxj9rzbn1i1bvfx0khhynmjpjme9g driving a rental, check to see if child seats are provided. Packing for baby Pack plenty of disposable diapers in the main baggage, to check in, plus wipes, bibs, and milk formula, if you use it. In your hand luggage, you should include a few of these items plus a spare change of baby clothes, so that they are easily accessible during the journey. If you are on a long-haul flight, you might consider preparing bottles of milk in advance, which you can ask the cabin staff to warm up for you, or, if you dont mind the extra baggage, a travel sterilizer holding a couple of bottles without risk for up to three hours. Strollers may end up being more trouble than theyre worthdepending on your destination, you may not find a smooth enough surface to use them once you arrive, and they may not arrive with the rest of your baggage. Instead, why not think about a backpack or sling to carry your baby, and, if shes taking her first steps, encourage her to practice walking. Flying with children This is more challenging, because childrenas opposed to babes in armsare mobile and usually keen to stay on the move. On the plus side, there are seatbelts to keep them in place. Contact the airline well in advanceat least 24 hours before the flightto book any special children’s meals. Take advantage of any options to book specific seating, as a window seat is a boon and makes for constant distraction for younger children, plus they cant escape down the aisle without you noticing. Check with your airline also to see if there is a special play area in the airport lounge, priority boarding, and special fun packs for children. Be sure to claim all these extras if you can, and ask about arranging visits to the cockpit. The bare necessities A small first-aid kit is essential, to be packed in your main baggage (for security reasons, most airlines will not allow sharp objects in your carry-on), containing at the very least: a small sewing kit, good insect repellent and after-bite lotion, waterproof band-aids, crepe bandage, sterile dressings, a roll of micro-pore tape, antiseptic cream or wipes, analgesic, antihistamine for allergies and bad bites, suntan lotion, and a Swiss army penknife (with tweezers and scissors). Youll have made a note of your passport numbers, issue and expiry dates, your travel details, and credit cards. Before you leave, take a digital photo of your passport pages, and send it to an e-mail address you can easily access, just in case, or leave photocopies with a trusted friend or family member who can be contacted easily. It shouldnt be necessary to take more than two major credit cards with you, and one per adult is ideal, to minimize loss by theft. Pack a few healthy snacks, in case of delays, especially for long journeys, and things that are easy to eat: dried fruit, such as raisins or figs, and fresh bananas, apples, and mandarins are convenient traveling fruit; fruit juice and water in screw-top bottles or individual cartons with straws are better than cans or family size cartons, and reduce the risk of spillage. Added extras You should pack a couple of goody bags to distribute when mid-trip boredom kicks in. These can contain special treats like a chocolate or fruit bar, a new toy or book, or a favorite game or DVD. Extra wrapping can add to the excitement. These bags should be kept in your carry-on luggage, or slipped in as a surprise in your kids carry-on bag. Audio story cassettes or CDs will keep the whole family entertained in the car, and with portable players and headphones, the children can choose what they want on a train or planejust remember to bring spare batteries. A small bag of notebooks with pencils attached on a string or crayons and paper is a good stand-by for younger children. Little helpers Get the children involved in the whole business of traveling and let them pack their own little cases. You can make this