Beach Holidays with Kids: Summer Travel Made Easier

Summer is vacation time, and nothing is better than a beach holiday with the kids! After all, you only need to remember five — or 500 — extra things to make your family escape everything you want it to be.

Many, if not all, parents have a “what-if” shadow hanging over their family vacations. What if I don’t have enough space in the bag? What if I can’t take the baby stroller on board? What if I forget the sunscreen? What if my chosen destination is not what I wanted?

Don’t worry! As your family-first airline, we’re here to ease the stress with a few simple, useful tips and services to help make your vacation fantastic. Find out how we make a difference!

Preparing for Your Summer Family Vacation

Unlike trips without kids, beach vacations with children involve a little more than throwing a few things in a bag mere hours before departure. Our helpful hints ensure that by the time you settle into your comfortable flynas seat, the only thing left to worry about is stopping your two-year-old from grabbing a fistful of the passenger’s hair in front of you!

Picking the Right Destination

You’ve made it to the hotel, unpacked, and are ready for the beach. To your dismay, there are no easy-access walkways, which means turning the stroller into a 4x4 to master the sands. The rough surf means you’ll probably sprain an ankle trying to keep young adventurers safe, and the lack of restrooms means nothing but sand everywhere when the baby is due for a change!

Choosing a family-friendly beach destination is key to an enjoyable vacation. Here are a few important considerations.

➔ Accessibility, especially when you’re carrying loads of extras for the kids.

➔ Safety, including swim zones with calm surf and on-site lifeguards.

➔ Convenient amenities like clean, bay-friendly restrooms and beach equipment hire (umbrellas, chairs, and so on).

➔ Kid-friendly restaurants are always a bonus.

Picking the Right Seats on the Plane

A core part of your booking is choosing the right seats for you and your kids.

An aisle seat gives you quick access to walk a niggly baby, get to the restroom for diaper changes, or accompany your younger children. A window or middle seat is better for your kids because it keeps them safe from passing beverage carts and prevents them from wandering off.

Seats in the very first row have more legroom and space for kids to move. Remember, those close to the restrooms mean you don’t have to walk the length of the plane for bathroom breaks.

Picking the Right Baggage Options

Make sure you understand cabin baggage and checked baggage limits to avoid costly surprises at check-in.

Naturally, there’s more to pack when traveling with kids. At flynas, you can arrange for extra baggage, so you can “pack” peace of mind as part of your beach holiday packing list for kids. Here are a few important things to remember.

➔ Broad-spectrum, baby- or kid-friendly sunscreen and after-sun cream.

➔ Hats.

➔ UV-blocking, long-sleeve rash vests.

➔ Wrap-around sunglasses suitable for ocean swimming.

➔ Extra swimwear.

➔ Beach shoes that protect little feet against sharp rocks and things that sting.

➔ Lightweight coverups that are not too hot in the heat.

➔ Waterproof beach bags, especially if it’s a diaper bag.

➔ Baby powder. It works like a charm for removing wet, sticky sand from hands and feet.

➔ Toys and beach essentials like floaties, goggles, buckets, and spades.

➔ Ziploc bags to keep your electronics dry and sand-free, and mesh bags to let wet towels dry quicker.

➔ Make sure you’ve got all the essentials in your carry-on, including toys and tech to keep the young ones entertained during the flight.

Airport and Flight Preparation

Last, but certainly not least, are your airport and flight preparations. Dress comfortably. Restrictive clothes that are too hot or cold will lead to niggly children.

flynas babies (or their moms and dads) can check their strollers, baby carriers, and car seats. We have dedicated flight services just for children — their own counters, boarding passes, and entertaining waiting areas to get rid of some excess energy before their flights. We also have a special kiddies menu for in-flight meals!

All that’s left to do is check out our budget-friendly flights to amazing destinations!

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