Great destinations for a baby's first holiday

Having a baby doesn't mean you must put your travelling on hold!

Baby Holidays Although travelling with a baby on holiday can seem like an intimidating task, especially for first time parents, if you plan well and follow a few basic guidelines, your baby's first holiday abroad can be a wonderful, stress free experience. Within a month or two, new parents will be almost frantic for a holiday, and with a little preparation, travelling with a baby on holiday will be the easiest family holiday you will have for many years!

This is the last time for many years that your family holidays shall not be influenced by the constraints of school holidays, so why not travel slightly off peak, when prices are lower, crowds are dispersed and the midday heat is less intense for your new born to endure. When going on holiday with a baby, your own private space is absolutely priceless. The freedom and space provided by a private holiday rentals means that you can give your baby the attention and care you need, without limitation.

Great Destinations for taking a baby on holiday

Top Five Destinations for Going on Holiday with a Baby

Travelling with a baby on holiday in France
France is a superb destination for taking a baby on holiday. The close proximity, luxurious gites and fantastic beaches are ideal, and young children are always warmly welcomed by locals. It is only restaurants that may not be wholly welcoming.

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Taking a baby on holiday in England
Taking a relaxing break in England is the easiest option for travelling with a baby on holiday, letting you relax without the worry of going abroad. Travel times are short, and your baby will not have to face much acclimatisation.

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Going on holiday with a baby to Spain
Spain is enormously accommodating towards families and babies. The resorts along the famous sun blessed costas offer a huge variety of clubs for kids and crèche facilities, especially in the south east of the Costa Blanca.

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Travelling with a baby on holiday in Greece
Babies will be treated like kings in Greece, perfect if your young ones love attention! Although child care facilities are not provided everywhere, the importance of family in Greece means you can always find willing help if needed.

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Taking a baby on holiday in the USA
Although the trip to the USA is a long one, upon your arrival, you will not have to worry about a thing. The baby facilities across the USA are exceptional, in restaurants, activity centres and at all the major attractions.

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There are certain things needed for a baby’s first holiday. Recommendations are that babies don’t fly for 6 weeks after birth, which is perfect, as that is roughly how long it will take to get all the things needed for your baby’s first holiday. Babies born after 1998 will need their own passport, and it is strongly advised that you get travel insurance and an E111 (for European travel). If you are worried about travelling with a baby on holiday, visit your GP to ensure you get any immunisations your baby may need as well as gaining important information and advice about things like sun cream factors, feeding and travelling whilst abroad. A list of baby essentials on holiday can be found at HolidayWithBaby.com.

Flying is usually seen as the biggest hurdle when travelling with a baby on holiday, but taking a baby on holiday abroad by air is not nearly as daunting as it may seem. Airlines, including British Airways will take babies after 48 hours of birth, (if you feel up to it), but guidelines recommend waiting for at least 4 weeks. Some airlines are more welcoming of babies, providing the essentials for babies on holiday, especially when the flights are not fully booked. BMI are often considered the best for going on holiday with a baby. If you pack a bag of baby holiday essentials for the flight, there should be few problems, as the sound of the engines usually puts babies to sleep, especially on night flights. Feeding during take off and landing will also help smooth your baby’s experience, helping overcome sensitivity to changes in cabin pressure.

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Connemara Seaside Property: Bru Na Mara
2 bedrooms to sleep 3
From £185 per week
County Galway | Ireland

Lovely and sunny apartment in Rome Salario/Parioli
1 bedrooms to sleep 3
From £419 per week
Rome | Italy

Costa del Sol apartment
2 bedrooms to sleep 4
From £250 per week
Mijas Costa | Spain

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Connemara Seaside Property: Bru Na Mara
Ireland , County Galway
Bru na Mara is a beautiful complex just outside Carna that combines traditional design with modern comfort. The site overlooks a small harbour, and has spectacular views of the sea, the historic Mason and St MacDara's islands, and the beautiful su... [full details of property 50766]

Lovely and sunny apartment in Rome Salario/Parioli
Italy , Rome & Lazio , Rome
Trasone 22 offers elegant private accommodations in the exclusive Parioli quarter of Rome. In a 1950s building and furnished with antiques, three available apartments are located on the ground floor. For your comfort, all of them have been recentl... [full details of property 69548]

Costa del Sol apartment
Spain , Andalucia , Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) , West Costa del Sol , Mijas area , Mijas Costa
Costa del Sol apartment for holiday rentals. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a very large living room. The terrace, which is approximately 4m x4m faces out across beautiful gardens to the swimming pools. One of these is for small children... [full details of property 16978]

Charming 2-room apartment in the middle of the historical center of Ostuni
Italy , Puglia , Brindisi , Ostuni
This very charming flat is tastefully decorated and located in the middle of the historical centre of Ostuni. The apartment is 65 square metres ideal for couples or families (up to four) who want to live in the centre of the most classic and roman... [full details of property 86853]

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