Travel Tips & Tricks
Whether it is your 1st or 100th family adventure, here are some tips and tricks to help make travel easier. Picking a destination, packing or navigating the airport, we hope these tips and tricks get you going!
Five Ways Focusing on Special Needs Travel Can Benefit Your Business
Focusing on Special Needs Travel could prove to be quite a profitable idea for any travel-related or tourist destination business. In fact, we've got five ways that doing so would be a game-changer for your business.
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Air Travel with Your Child and Disabilities
Your child’s disability should not hinder your air travel plans. With proper planning, a family that has a child with disabilities can travel just like any other family. The tips shared here can help make your vacation enjoyable and less stressful. Before leaving on your trip, explain to your child what they can expect at the airport. Tell them about starting at the ticket counter, then going through security, and finally the wait before boarding the plane. Five Tips for Making a Road Trip Enjoyable for the Entire Family
Summer is a time for road trips. Families often travel to vacation destinations such a the beach or to visit out of town relatives by car. The thought of traveling in a car for a long period of time with children causes anxiety in many adults. Families with a special needs child require additional pre-planning to ensure a successful family vacation. With good planning it is not only possible to survive a lengthy car trip but even enjoy it. Here are five tips for making family travel enjoyable. Books and Activities to Help Special Needs Children Prepare for Air Travel
The first trip on an airplane can be exciting but also intimidating. Often books are a great way of preparing children for an unknown experience. Books about air travel do not necessarily need to be geared toward special needs children but can be helpful for all children preparing for their first flight. In addition to helping children with special needs, the following books would also be beneficial for an anxious child who wants to understand what to expect. Beach Vacation Activities for Adults and Children
Although the beach is a great place to kick back, relax and work on your tan (without exposing yourself to too many harmful UV rays), it’s also a great place for activities. A family beach vacation doesn’t just have to be about lazing around because there are going to be a lot of things you can do. If you’re going on a beach vacation with a special needs child, you’ll find that the atmosphere will be particularly conducive to your child’s mental well-being and growth. There’s something relaxing about the sound of the waves and knowing that there’s no work to be done. And this applies to adults as well as children. The following is just a sampling of the myriad beach vacation activities for adults and children. Best Travel Experiences Need Not Cost a Fortune
When people think about the perfect vacation, they often think about all the money they would have to spend to have the time of their lives. Yet the best travel experiences don't always cost a fortune. You can have a great time with a special needs child even while sticking to a budget. Forget About Renting a Car Not every travel destination requires a car. Many cities have wonderful public transportation systems that are capable of accommodating those with special needs . So don't even bother with renting a car when you're in such a city. Both your wallet and Mother Nature will thank you! Family Travel Reinforces Classroom Education
A child's educational foundation accrues from a blend of classroom development and firsthand experiences. Without exception, family travel will unravel the best-planned itineraries with unexpected tummy aches, rashes, and general impatience. But the educational rewards of diverse cultural, historical, and natural experiences will provide an invaluable benefit to your child. Every family trip has unique requirements based on budget, personalities, health situations, and schedules. However, the following proven tips will enhance the educational takeaways of kid-inclusive travel. Courage in Traveling: Consider Bringing Helpers
Are you considering taking your first family vacation? Good choice! You will explore a new place and make family memories that will last a lifetime! For some families the thought of traveling is overwhelming. If this describes your situation you are not alone. It can be hard to manage day to day life in the comfort of your own home sometimes. The thought of trying to maintain harmony and happiness in an unfamiliar location can seem impossible. It isn't though. To have courage in traveling it might be a good idea to bring helpers along on the trip! Vacation Time? Why Family Travel With Your Special Needs Child is More Important Than You Think1/21/2015 From a SpecialGlobe Family Member and Special Needs SiblingWhen I was a kid, my parents took us to a large amusement park. Me, my brother, and my little sister, Amy who has a cognitive special need. We waited in line for hours to go on what was, at the time, the most popular theme park ride in the country. As we approached the entry a teenager moved to block our way, chewing on his lips as his eyes fixed on my younger sister. "I don't know if she'll be able to handle this," he said to my mom. Taking a plane trip with a child with autism spectrum disorder can be stressful. The experience will likely cause anxiety for your child. In addition they will probably experience long lines and loud noises during the unfamiliar process of navigating the airport. |
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