Holiday tip: Remember the great outdoors means free air and that means they sleep well. Check out the local guides for some fabulous walking trails, such as the Cape Woolamai walk.
Stay in style at Island Manor and check out their tips for making the most of your island holiday.
Coming to the island this season? The team at Island Manor have compiled some top tips for a relaxed family time:
- Plan more breaks and fewer activities than you would if you were travelling on your own or with adults.
- Make sure you have plenty of stops for meals and drinks to keep everyone's energy levels up.
- Look for activities and local attractions to keep children entertained – for example, swimming, games, playgrounds, carnivals, fun parks and movies.
- Remember the great outdoors means free air and that means they sleep well!
- Plan downtime for yourself too. If your children are entertained with organised activities, playing with other children, or being looked after by babysitters, you'll get a break for yourself.
- For a fabulous beach adventure, pack buckets, spades, balls and bats. A pair of old runners can be useful for climbing through rocks.
- Look into things to do in case of wet weather, or for when your child doesn't want to play in the sand and water anymore.
- Check out guidebooks or national park websites for local walking trails.
- If your walks will be longer than half an hour, make sure you pack a first-aid kit, sunscreen, hats, wet weather gear, insect repellent, and some food and water. Always tell someone where you're going, and carry a fully charged mobile phone.
- You might need to remind your child about rules and routines on holiday. For example, only go swimming with an adult, always wear sunscreen and a hat outside, or always tell parents where you're going.
- If your children are younger, you can come up with a basic plan and give them some options to choose from.
- Although holidays are exciting, some children do get nervous about the break from routine. Talking about holiday plans is also a good way to help them settle into the idea and reduce anxiety.
- Holidays are about having fun, relaxing and getting away from the daily grind. But many children benefit from routines, whether at home or on holidays. Some routines will slip but sticking to a few basics, like bedtimes and mealtimes, can help children adapt to changes while you're away.
