Holiday Parent Traps

Holiday “Parent Traps" What every parent needs to know before going on holiday with their tots Make sure you book the best holiday for you and your young family Preferred type of holiday Holidays are researched and booked by... 16% 84% women by men Self catering 66% 73% say it's to get independence and flexibility 46% of mums say they don't want holiday childcare, they go on holiday to spend more time with the family Resorts with kids club 18% B&Bs 1% Camping or Caravan 7% 61% of families book their holiday a few months in advance Hotels 7% Book at the right time for price and availability Toddler and family friendly holiday dates are Top sources of information when seeking out a holiday... fiercely competitive. 72% Friends July and August 65% Travel website dates are usually fully booked across France, Spain and Italy by January. 73% A 45% Search Engines Travel Supplements - Newspaper 40% The last date Tots To Travel spend between £500 - £2000 on a weeks holiday in high season recommends families book a 39% Websites of Travel Companies child friendly holidays is Valentine's Day Packing everything, AND the kitchen sink. Baggage restrictions on all UK airlines flying with in Europe (per adult) 37kg Heaviest items in an essential baby kit ? 15kg-23kg 5kg-23kg Lightweight stroller, 10-15lbs Sun tent, 2.4lbs Hold allowances Hand allowances Booster seat, 3.4lbs Car seat, 6-11lbs (economy) (economy) Steriliser, 3lbs Books, 3lbs Potty, 2lbs Travel cot, 17-22lbs No single piece of luggage flying 32kg ex-UK can be more than Toys – 1- 21bs Monitors – 2lbs Small bag nappies – 3lbs Tin or formula 1.9lbs Weight of baby-kit ONLY for an average holiday 37kg Common Travel Concerns 26% 64% Wet wipes of people said most 28% stressful part of a holiday was packing all the stuff Books of people say they must have or it would be nice to 95% Holiday must haves have Baby/children equipment provided 27% 61% 34% will not take a flight more than 4 hours long Change of clothes Snacks "I'd prefer to find something 33% 60% 58% environmentally friendly but other factors like location and facilities are Toys Drinks more important" 54% 56% don´t use childcare Spare Nappy What can go wrong, I am on holiday? Safety requirements are falling short of expectations Swimming Pool Safety – the facts Parents safety expectations Previous holiday experience There is no swimming pool regulation in Spain, and Tots To Travel estimate less than 1% of villa pools have a barrier. Enclosed Enclosed swimming pool play space Stargate Lifeguards Most accidents take place on: 76% 62% 43% 41% 46% 52% 30% 30% first or last day of a holiday when parents are distracted by arrivals and departure first thing in am or in evening, when parents assume their children are not near the pool Attitudes to safety on holiday... Swimming pool is 236,000 "I'm no different to 53% how I am at home" 14x "I'm more safety conscious than I am at home" 45% Swimming pool related accidents in Europe every year – most amongst teenagers and children. more likely to be involved in a child under 4's death than "I'm slightly less safety conscious than I am at home" 2% a road accident. How we craft the perfect getaway... 76% of parents rated an enclosed swimming pool as very important for a holiday with under 5s We have Child Safe Pool barriers at every property Keep loo cleaner and bleach out of reach of toddlers, Comprehensive child safety check: Measure balcony railings We are the only company that visit, vet and inspect our properties in line with a process that we created alongside the Child Accident We ensure all properties are hazard free Measure the height of windows Prevention Trust 015% of people cited uncertainly of not knowing what to expect when you are there as mos t stressful part of going 24 Hour English Speaking Helpline - Just in case We know our hosts We have worked with most away with under 5s. of them for years. Trust and know that they are extremely welcoming. Personally vetted for your peace of mind Bespoke advice and support - any time, just call Average travel kit weighs 82 kilos Cot that meets EU standards 30% of people most stressful part of a holiday was packing all the stuff Children's books, indoor and outdoor toys Baby and child cutlery, bowls, cups and plates Extensive child and baby kit, guaranteed for you and so much more... Crafting perfect family holidays www.totstotravel.co.uk TOTSTOTRAVEL