{"id":2541,"date":"2021-12-24T11:03:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T03:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socar.my\/blog\/?p=2541"},"modified":"2021-12-24T11:07:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T03:07:32","slug":"6-sanity-saving-tips-to-nail-your-next-big-fam-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socar.my\/blog\/2021\/12\/24\/6-sanity-saving-tips-to-nail-your-next-big-fam-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Sanity-Saving Tips to Nail Your Next Big Fam Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Large family trips are often a combination of fun and chaos \u2014 the good kind! While a family trip is a fun way to spend time with your Atuk, Nenek, Mak Long, Paksu, and the rest of the family, getting everyone to agree on where to go and what to do can be a pretty daunting task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worry not, we\u2019re here to help! Below are six essential travel tips for large families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a trip organiser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bigger the family, the harder it is to cater to everyone\u2019s likes and dislikes. Hence, a trip organiser is crucial to get everyone on the same page and steer everyone to agree on a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip organiser can also delegate tasks to other family members throughout the trip \u2014 the Treasurer, the Logistician, the F&B Committee, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan far, far ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travelling as a big family can cause a bit of a headache, but planning ahead can take the stress out of the equation. Be sure to think of everyone when planning the trip \u2014 where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019d highly recommend planning only one big activity per day. Yes, only one. That\u2019s it. The key is to leave plenty of time for when things go wrong \u2014 maybe the weather is gloomy or the traffic is bad \u2014 and adopt a \u201cgo with the flow\u201d mentality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider a buddy system<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You definitely don\u2019t want a grumpy Atuk because he forgot the time the bus is supposed to leave or the lil\u2019 ones having a meltdown because the family needs to leave the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a buddy system during a family vacation ensures every person in the family is always accounted for. One person can keep track of another or a young child to ensure everyone is always on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan for meals and snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imagine hangry adults and grumpy kids \u2014 no fun! A rule of thumb for family trips is to always plan for meals and snacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, while looking up the much-talked about restaurant, be sure to check their peak hours too. You wouldn\u2019t want long queues, long wait times, and sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with another table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack some medicine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being in a new environment can make it more likely for someone to get sick, especially young children. It\u2019s always a good idea to pack the medicines you and your family use regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other items you may want to pack include over-the-counter pain reliever, a small first aid kit, and a hand sanitiser for when clean water and soap are not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy your time together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just go out there, see the world with your family, and don\u2019t forget to have fun! Things may not go as perfectly as planned, but you will get plenty of new experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t stress too much about not having a picture-perfect family trip. Just remember that you\u2019re creating memories with your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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