Discover Ireland

Research is key: Make sure you do your research. Check that your desired destination is family friendly and that there are suitable activities to keep your little ones entertained regardless of the weather.
Include the kids: Have a talk with your kids about what they would like to do. By getting the children involved in the planning, they will be more enthusiastic and appreciate the trip more.
Packing: Packing should be done a few days before your scheduled trip to make sure that everything is there and that nothing important is left.

Plan frequent stops: If you are travelling a long distance, make sure you have lots of stops planned along the way so your kids can use the bathroom, get some food and stretch their legs. Hopefully this will keep their crankiness (and yours) to a minimum.
Be encouraging and give the occasional treat: It helps to continually encourage your child throughout the trip. Treats for good behaviour shouldn't be too frequent but on long journeys they will make the trip seem shorter.
Give your child a map: Giving children a map to follow will distract them and make them feel like they are contributing to the journey. It will also cut down on the constant ‘are we there yet?’

Bring things to occupy their time: Books, colouring items, CDs, and games suitable for travelling are the perfect way to keep kids from fighting and complaining when they get tired from travelling.
Be prepared for all weather: When you arrive at your destination, be sure to have options of activities to suit all weather scenarios. Whether you’re out and about in the sunshine or doing some indoor camping, your kids will have smiles on their faces.
Learn-to Holidays: Why not combine your holiday with an exciting new skill. From surfing to pottery making, horse riding to cooking, there are countless terrific courses to dive into. Your kids will be kept busy and will be dying to tell their friends all about the new skills they’ve learned.

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