Why Caravanning is the Perfect Holiday
Family travel with the kids can be stressful at times, especially embarking on a long trip inside a car. It can also be a very pleasant and exciting experience with a degree of flexibleness for the whole family.
Apart from providing a budget holiday, caravanning with the kids has its exclusive perks, such as providing brand-new memories, exploring the outdoors, collecting kindling for the campfire, or just getting to know the surrounds of your space.
There’s always opportunities to meet new friends who are enjoying the same caravanning experience too.
It’s just so easy to pack the games, books, holiday sports equipment and toys to create that perfect “home away from home feeling” wherever you are!
This budget friendly option is an easy way to travel, without having to organise expensive flights, hotels and entertainment, especially if you have a large family crew.
Take advantage and enjoy all the fun on a stress free holiday with our Outdoorsi Tips for your next caravan trip with the family.
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Keep your kids involved in the travel planning.
Your adventurous kids will be over the moon about the planned caravan trip, in particular the older one’s, especially if they’re included in devising the holiday plan. It’s a great idea to ask for their opinion about different locations they’d love to see, including activities they’d enjoy as well.
Get together with a map and mark down all the places you’ll be passing through. You can also encourage them to assist you in writing an itinerary, but make sure to tell the younger kids how long the trip will take to drive between locations.
This strategy should also dodge the inescapable “are we there yet?” when you take off into the horizon.
Be choosy and find a family friendly caravan.
Some caravans are better catered for kids than others. Opt for a model, a design especially for families that will come with both a queen bed and bunks at opposite ends. This will ensure there’s enough space for everyone.
Most are built with 2-3 bunks, but can often be custom built with more room. I think one of the best handy features is the kitchen table because it can be converted into an extra bed. How good is that?
You’ll find a wide range of sleeping bags to suite almost every keen caravan enthusiast when storage space is limited.
There are so many family-friendly features when you begin to explore, including compact kitchens, washing machines and even bathrooms with shower, vanity basin and toilet.
Some may also include a combo shower/loo set-up. So, if you’re searching for a compact family-friendly caravan, take a squiz at some of the most popular one’s available that come with a combo set-up.
If you’ve booked yourselves into a camping park with amenities, you probably won’t really need a shower, toilet or vanity basin inside the van.
Nature is good for the soul, so why not enjoy the convenience of home with well-designed space, a very important feature to be included in your travels with young children. Nobody wants to rough it without all the essentials on your family holiday.
Family caravan interior.
It’s always important to find a caravan that’s suitable with ample storage inside and out, including an appropriate one that is suitable for your vehicle type as well.
Another consideration would be to decide if you plan to drive off-road, or simply driving on roads with bitumen. We’ve mention this because there are varied Agreements and Warranties for different types on hire, or purchase.
Also, make sure you provide an array of interesting snacks and activities for your time in the car.
Kids in car, caravanning with kids.
We all know that the younger children can get bored, tired and cranky when travelling long distances. To be sure the trip is as stress free as possible, keep them occupied and take plenty of things that they would like.
Colouring Books, Puzzles, Crafting Activities, PC Games and Music can provide a good distraction to keep the them busy.
Scrapbooks are also a happy way to remember their holiday by saving Photo’s, Stickers and Tickets.
Always make sure you take the kids favourite Snacks and Non-Sugary Drinks to consume in the car. Cereal Bars and Dried Fruit will also maintain energy levels in a healthy way.
The older kids these days are always happy to take their mobile phones to keep themselves occupied.
Pack a first aid kit and keep safety first.
It’s imperative to organise a well stocked first aid kit to take with you on your caravan trip. Make sure you pack the Aerogard to ward off those pesky mosquitoes and insects, including antiseptic, bandages, band-aids, gauze, face wipes, and Panadol for pain and fever.
Cuts, grazes, stings and insect bites are a given when you’re spending plenty of time outdoors. Number one is to be prepared, just in case! We need to keep those tears to a minimum.
It’s also wise to teach your children important skills about the dangers of the outdoors, such being cautious near creeks and rivers, safety with campfires, snakes, spiders and all different types of creepy crawlies.
Last but not least, make sure you always know where your kids are and who they’re with.
Stick to a routine.
With all the fun and excitement happening in their new environment, a normal sleep routine for the younger kids may collapse, so it’s helpful to stick to their regular bedtimes and mealtimes. This will certainly avoid over-tired and hungry meltdowns.
Always try to stick to their regular routines, as this will help them to settle down at night. Make them feel secure and provide a timeframe that you can arrange other activities around.
Enjoy your family caravan adventure.
With just a small amount of holiday planning you can all experience the family holiday of a lifetime. Time goes quickly, your children grow up fast, but living memories last a life time.
You’ll never regret making the effort to enjoy some quality family time exploring Australia. Travelling in a caravan is a fantastic travel option that you can keep enjoying year after year.
