Travelling with children and family is always a challenge! Organisation, schedules, luggage… there are so many things to think about, and little room for improvisation just so we can optimise time and resources.
However, even though this type of trip is somewhat trickier, it isn't, by any means, impossible, especially if we follow a few tips when planning and make sure we choose the best hotels for large families.
The main objective is to organise a holiday that everyone can enjoy without the family budget going through the roof.
3 tips to plan your trips with large families
Choose a family-friendly resort
We need to choose places that meet certain requirements, such as having a range of leisure activities, with good transport links and services. It's also important for it to be easy to get around the town or city.
In this regard, Mallorca is one of the most popular destinations for families to spend their holidays and for quick breaks away. This is because of its spectacular beaches, stunning landscapes, villages that are ideal for hiking through, museums, parks, green areas, and much more.
Furthermore, even though Mallorca is a very popular tourist destination, there are also quieter areas where you can enjoy a family holiday away from the crowds.
Make all your bookings well in advance
With larger families, it's vital to prepare in advance for all the issues that may arise during the trip.
This means booking transport and accommodation in good time, but also making reservations at restaurants, renting bicycles in advance, or buying tickets for attractions and museums online.
In this way, adults can ease the physical and mental burden and enjoy the day-to-day travel as much as possible.
Choose a comfortable (and affordable) travel option
This is key to keeping your budget in check.
It's more common to go for public transport and to travel at more affordable times and when there's a greater availability of seats.
For a family of five, six, or more, however, travelling by plane can be a real nightmare. Not just because of the ticket price, but because of other expenses, such as luggage, transfers, onboard costs, etc.
Boats and trains are good options for large families, as they tend to offer more flexibility and mobility, and are slightly cheaper.
In the case of Mallorca, sea links are available, with ports such as Valencia, Barcelona, Denia, and Alicante, among others.
And when it comes to choosing accommodation, what should hotels for large families offer?
When looking for hotels for large families, always go for child-friendly accommodation. This means that they'll have everything you'll need for your children to have fun and for you to be able to enjoy a well-deserved rest.
In fact, many VIVA hotels have children's facilities (swimming pools, playgrounds, play areas, libraries, toy libraries, etc.) and entertainment programmes for children of all ages.
Another important feature of hotels for large families is the size of the rooms.
Sometimes it's difficult to accommodate more than four or five people in the same room, and so, in many cases, we'll have to be willing to divide people up into different rooms in the best possible way.
One of the best options is to look for hotels with interconnecting rooms, so that the family stays together, but without sacrificing privacy.
The problem here is that the availability of this type of room is usually rather limited, and you'll have to book well in advance.
You could also opt for a suite, which is somewhat larger and usually has several rooms, although the cost will probably be considerably higher.
Finally, the best hotels for large families are those with an all-inclusive option.
An all-inclusive holiday at VIVA hotels will help you to budget better, avoid unnecessary headaches, and make your stay easier for everyone concerned!
In addition, some all-inclusive hotels don’t charge for children (usually babies, or children under three years of age), which can be a real plus.
At first sight, this may not seem to be the option that would suit you best, but it has plenty of benefits: it guarantees you a fixed price with no unpleasant surprises, and it gives you the chance to enjoy certain services that you wouldn't otherwise be able to afford.
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