| The vast majority of families take at least one | | | | any travel related illnesses. |
| vacation a year which usually involves traveling to a | | | | Prior to leaving home it is always best to check with |
| foreign city and seeing the sights of the downtown | | | | the downtown hotel to see what family oriented |
| area. Yet there are challenges in traveling with young | | | | amenities are offered. Many downtown hotels in large |
| children which can result in added stress for the | | | | cities such as Toronto offer indoor swimming pools, |
| parents. A stay in a Toronto hotel alone while on | | | | and not knowing ahead of time to pack a swim suit |
| business is a completely different experience from | | | | could lead to tears on arrival. Some downtown hotels, |
| that of staying at a downtown hotel with two young | | | | as well as airport properties also offer family oriented |
| children. Often by simply doing some research ahead | | | | amenities such as a games' room, children's activity |
| of time, these stresses can be eliminated altogether. | | | | room, free give-aways for children such as crayons |
| Often at times, the trip starts at the airport with | | | | and colouring books, arcades and special children's |
| excited and maybe nervous children preparing for | | | | menus. |
| what may be their first time on an airplane. | | | | Additionally by informing the hotel that you are |
| Thankfully, most airlines will allow pre-boarding for | | | | traveling with small children, many downtown and |
| families with young children to avoid the crush of the | | | | airport properties will offer complimentary cribs, |
| regular boarding call. Arriving at the airport in plenty of | | | | playpens, high chairs, and in some cases upgrades to |
| time to familiarize your children with the airport | | | | larger rooms for additional space and free or discount |
| processes will help and will allow also allow them | | | | meals. |
| some time to explore the airport. Regardless of if | | | | Family vacations create lasting memories for years to |
| you are traveling by air or by car, always remember | | | | come, and the ability to spend time with our children |
| to pack snacks, drinks, books and other attention | | | | while they are young is invaluable. Ensure your travels |
| holders to avoid the dreaded, "I'm bored" complaints. | | | | are stress free so you can spend the days enjoying |
| An extra change of clothes also helps in the event of | | | | your time together without the added hassles. |