Baby Spain Blog

The Canary Islands fall politically under Spanish influence and draw numerous tourists from Spain each and every year. Fuerteventura is certainly one of the most popular islands due in no small part to the sheer variety of options available to visitors. There are parts which cater well for the nightlife crowd however there are also plenty of quiet and even reasonably secluded spots which make excellent locations for a family holiday.

How you will get around the island is something which you should consider before your arrival. If you are traveling with a family including young children or elderly members then it really is a good idea to book your own mode of transportation.

Compare car hire Fuerteventura Airport rates online and save some of that precious holiday money. There are excellent family options such as Fuerteventura Airport people carrier hire which can seat between 8 and 12 people. If that seems too big then are plenty of mid size options. The beauty of a cost comparison website is being able to clearly see whats available and make an informed choice.

Public transport can sometimes be a real pain when on holiday particularly if you have quite a bit of luggage and some less than patient family members to deal with. You can have a rental car ready and waiting for you as soon as you step off the plane.

It can be a worrying time when your son or daughter decides to take their first trip abroad with friends. It might be a way to celebrate the end of exams or to say their goodbyes before they go their separate ways for university. Without mum and dad there to look after them, it is understandable that you might be concerned about how they’ll get on.

One of the biggest fears parents have when they send their child off for the first time on their own is that there will be a medical emergency. If your child is going to Europe, be sure to get them a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) so that they will be covered if they need medical treatment in another European country. Make sure they have the number of the emergency services in the country they travel to just in case.

Another concern is that your child will run out of money or have their cash stolen. Tell them to split their money into several small wallets or purses and hide them about their person or in different pockets or parts of their bag just in case. They should also be told to leave some of their money back at the hotel each day so that they’re not left completely penniless if anything is stolen or goes missing. You can also load money onto a travel card which can be cancelled if it’s stolen.

Understandably, most parents want to know that their children have arrived safely and check that they’re having a good time. Calling home can be expensive, so think about buying them an international SIM card. Take down the number before they go and make sure they put it in their phone for the duration of their trip abroad. This will be guaranteed to work in the country they go to, and will drastically cut the cost of calling. You can preload it with money too so that they don’t go overboard.

Finally, make sure your child is kitted out with the medical basics. Suncream is a must if they’re off somewhere hot and sunny, but the little extras like plasters will help if they get blisters from long days of walking, and insect repellent can help fend off nasty bites from bugs. Tell them to carry a small first aid kit in their suitcase and to take it if they go anywhere remote, such as on a country walk where phone reception may not be great, just in case anything goes wrong.