Welcome to this series of hints and tips designed to improve your travel experience. What are some hints and tricks that will help me to have an enjoyable holiday asked one of our clients? What is it that really make your vacation really fabulous? Start by research from home. Research what the destination offers before you leave home and plan accordingly. You'll have a chance to think and plan about what things will be on offer to you to turn your trip into a really memorable vacation. Don't forget the kids. Remember to include something special for the children to take away with them so that there is something from home on hand when an anxiety begins to build up. It may be something as simple as a cuddly toy, doll, personal iPod, maybe loaded with their favourite songs. As long as there is something to help them to settle down if they become a little overroar with the strange surroundings or activities. Keep in touch. Make certain that those left at home have a copy of your itinerary and keep it up to date if there are any changes on route. Make sure that you and the others travelling with you keep in touch while away from home. This relieves anxiety about having things might be going on at home. Activities for everybody. Ensure that when planning activities for you and the family that you don't forget to include things for every member of the family. This includes your children as well as your spouse. A successful vacation offers a thoughtful mix of kid time, family time, as well as parent time. Shop with everybody in mind. When planning a shopping expedition with the children plan well, remember that little people often get tired of shopping earlier than adults. It's a good idea to include opportunities for breaks that can allow the children to recharge their batteries. Perhaps dad can look after the kids while mum walks through the shops or vice versa. For much much more please visit www.traveltipsandhins.com