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Welcome to the A –Z of family holidays; a run-down of the essentials, some money saving tips and generally fun ideas to ensure you get the best from your next family holiday! So without further ado….

A is for Advance Booking – Not just the holiday itself, attraction tickets too.

B is for Beach – Sun, sea and sandcastles, the remedy for memorable and fun filled days!

C is for Car Hire – Strap the kids in the back of your hire car and set off to explore the area!

D is for Dining Out – Dramatic and likely to be a little messy, meals out are a fun part of a family holiday.

E is for Expectations – Leave home without high expectations and you’ll have a much better time!

F is for Family Photos – Ask a passer-by to take some photos of you all together and captures the memories!

G is for Good Guidebook – The ideal resource for cheap eats and unmissable attractions.

H is for Hotel- Try to book a family room, then sit back, relax and enjoy.

I is for Ice Cream – No explanation necessary!

J is for Journey –Prepare for the journey there and bring some things to do so your kids don’t scream the plane down!

K is for Kids Club – A life saver for many woebegone parents, particularly towards the end of your trip. Worth considering!

L is for Landscape – Despite the hustle and bustle, ensure you all take 5 minutes and appreciate your surroundings!

M is for Maintenance – Check your hire car thoroughly before you drive off. One of the most essential 10 minutes of your trip!

N is for Nodding Off – When the kids are off having fun, relish the opportunity and sneak 40 winks next to the pool.

O is for Off Peak – A rule of thumb for many, try to travel off peak where you can and enjoy the cash back!

P is for Passport – Because you won’t be going anywhere without it!

Q is for Queues – Queues are a part of life, and unfortunately likely to be part of your holiday. Best to face the facts now and keep your cool when you arrive.

R is for Research – The only way to start your holiday.

S is for Sunglasses & Sunscreen – It’s a well-known fact; everyone loves to throw on a pair of sunglasses, they’re just cool and sunscreen is smart.

T is for Tent – Definitely worth considering for the likes of Southern France and across Spain. Great memories guaranteed and much more wallet friendly than a hotel for the whole brood!

U is for Umbrella – Because you never know when you might need it!

V is for Vouchers – Save some cash and keep your eyes peeled for 2 for 1 entry or money off vouchers! They often lurk on the reverse of supermarkets receipts.

W is for Wine – Likely to be the parents’ tonic of choice come the end of the day.

X is for Xylophone – An essential for any family holiday, plus I couldn’t think of anything else!

Y is for Yacht – Just in case you fancy a family holiday in the likes of Monaco!

Z is for Zero Cost – Some of the best things in life are free so be sure not to forget the fun family activities that won’t cost you a penny…swimming, walking, building sandcastles, flying a kite…

Any changes you would make to our Family Holiday Alphabet? Share your thoughts!