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Energy bills or a half term break? Half of parents blame rising energy costs for being unable to take their kids away this autumn and winter

A recent study conducted by money-saving travel debit card Currensea, sheds light on the attitudes and concerns of British parents towards family holidays.

The research found that one in five British parents say they can no longer afford to take their children on holiday during school breaks at all, with nearly half (47%) of parents planning travel in the next six months stating that...

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What You Need To Know As Parents When Travelling With A Child Who Has Autism

With autism affecting approximately 1 in 100 children worldwide, it's crucial for parents to be well-prepared when embarking on travel adventures with their autistic child. From sensory sensitivities to routine disruptions, the unfamiliarity of travel can present unique challenges for children with autism.

Mark Blakey, a writer from Autism Parenting Magazine , offers his expertise on...

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Get cheaper holidays for Summer 2024 by avoiding this ONE mistake 

To help those booking holidays for 2024, travel agent and director of multi-centre holiday specialists, eShores, Gavin Lapidus, explains the best ways to save money on flights.

1. Buy luggage at the right time

It’s well-known that flights’ prices fluctuate a lot – but did you know that luggage prices do too? Ryanair, for example, offers the option to buy a priority ticket that...

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Top tips for travelling as a single parent

Parenting coach reveals their top tips for travelling as a single parent

• Skyparksecure have teamed up with a parenting coach Isobel Mary Champion to share top tips for travelling as a single parent

• From investing in fun luggage to storing dummies in condiment cups, these tips are bound to make your life easier if you're a single parent.

• SkyParkSecure also spoke to a...

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Driving home for Christmas: Stay safe with kids in the car

Families traveling with children this Christmas are being given top tips to stay safe on the roads.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have named five important steps for drivers to take when traveling with little ones over the festive period.

Traveling over the holidays often includes driving long distances with children, sometimes through turbulent winter weather conditions.

It'...

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Top Tips for Stress-Free Train Travel with Kids

October half-term is fast approaching and many parents will be getting ready to gather the troops and embark on an epic family adventure.

Whilst the half-term break offers a fantastic opportunity to step away from your desk and spend some quality time as a family, travelling with children can be chaotic.

Sometimes, just getting to the destination can be a challenge in itself. We all...

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How to travel stress-free: Your guide to coping with the most common travel fears

Travelling is a joyful and exciting time away from home we’re looking forward to. It allows us to break from the routine and recharge our batteries.

But with ever-changing travel regulations, train strikes, and baggage requirements, this can often leave us fatigued and anxious.

What is travel anxiety?

Travel anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear related to travelling, from...

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I’m a pilot and a mum: Here are my five hacks for flying with kids. 

Travelling abroad with little ones can be challenging; they’re excited for the holiday, buzzing with energy and perhaps a little overtired from an early start. Maria Pettersson, London Stansted-based pilot and a mum shares her top five hacks for keeping children happy and occupied, ensuring the journey is stress and tear free for everyone.

1. Don’t forget in-flight entertainment

When...

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