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Holidays, especially family friendly holidays, are those few weeks a year when you get to enjoy a holiday together, as quality family time. You want to make sure you relax but also that the kids are enjoying themselves too, and when you're counting the pennies, budget family holidays have never been more important.
But what makes a holiday family friendly? Is it as simple as sharing interconnecting rooms? Is it the fact that there's plenty for the kids to do with things like a kids club or day time activities? Or maybe family friendly just means having a dedicated menu or food selection at meal times especially for the little ones.
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Top Tips For Families
Try all inclusive
Going all inclusive on your next holiday can be an absolute treat. Being able to eat throughout the day, not only do you not have to worry about spending money on food and drinks, but if the little ones need to eat earlier, you are able into make sure they can do. All inclusive also means activities are included too, helping to keep the family well and truly entertained.
Family friendly apartments
It's good to be able to keep an eye on the family so booking a family friendly apartment or room is ideal. Look for hotels that offer things like interconnecting rooms, family rooms or one and two bedroom apartments. Family rooms can also help reduce costs if the kids can sleep on pull out or sofa beds.
Interconnecting Rooms
Interconnecting rooms can make all the difference while you're away, giving you extra space, especially for older children and teenagers. A lot of hotels won't confirm or guarantee interconnecting rooms, which is where family rooms can be a lot better to book.
Kids Clubs
Spending time together as a family is great, but there's no doubt the kids will want to make friends, join in lots of fun activities like a football academy, arts and crafts and the children's disco. Pick your hotel wisely and take a look at family friendly brands like TUI's Holiday Villages.
Free Child Places
Free child places can be a great way to save on your next holiday. When two adults pay the full price, one child can go free. This is a great offer at thousands of hotels with tour operators like TUI and Jet2holidays. If you've been leaving it late, last minute free child place holidays may also be available. Tour operators have to fill empty rooms and empty flight seats don't they?!
More Ways To Save
There are lots of little tips and tricks to save money on your next family holiday. Be sure to also ask friends and family what they have done to save money, as well as ask in Facebook forums and places like Reddit.