Beach Safety Guide: How to Have a Safe and Enjoyable Road Trip

Spending time on the road can be taxing for a lot of people, mainly because you’re cooped up in a confined space for hours on end. If you want to avoid a lot of the stress that comes with extended travel time, then follow these tips.

  • Stop and Stretch Regularly: Try not to go more than three or four hours without stopping. Even just a quick pit stop will allow you to re-energize yourself and get ready for the next leg of your journey.
  • Switch Drivers if Possible: Taking shifts can make the drive much more bearable as you don’t have to try and manage the whole trip yourself.
  • Play Car Games to Pass the Time: Traveling with kids means that boredom is always going to be a problem. Screens and other devices can cause car sickness, so instead learn a few games to keep them occupied.
  • Always Use the Restroom:  Whenever you do stop, even if it’s just for gas, you should go to the bathroom as well. This will ensure that you don’t wind up stopping again shortly after that, and it can help streamline your trip.

Tips for Hotel Safety

If your beach adventure is going to last more than a day, then finding a hotel is necessary. For the most part, many places are safe and secure, but that doesn’t mean that you should get complacent. Here are a few things to consider when picking out a hotel for you and your family.

  • Watch your luggage at all times. It doesn’t take much for a thief to make off with an item.
  • Make sure that your valuables are stored safely.
  • Check the room to ensure that it has: fire extinguisher, a secondary lock, and smoke detectors.
  • Make sure the hotel is well-lit.  If any part is not well-lit, it’s probably not the best place to stay.
  • All hotels should limit access to the rooms. If it seems like anyone can get to your room with minimal issues, then it’s not safe.
  • Check the hotel safety precautions.  Safety precautions that should be standard include access to floors with room key only, never giving room numbers to strangers, and security personnel on site.

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Tips for Traveling With a Toddler

Bringing a little one to the beach can add some new challenges to your trip, so it’s imperative that you plan accordingly. Although you can’t ensure that nothing will go wrong, it’s better if you have a plan in place than trying to wing it on the spot.

  • Bring snacks and water at all times.
  • Plan to make more pit stops than usual.
  • Keep toys and other items around to fight boredom wherever you are.
  • Bring plenty of sunscreen and sun protection.
  • Bring a stroller that can handle the sand, as well as provide shade from the sun.
  • Get to the beach early; this will avoid crowds and protect your little one from the strongest rays.
  • Plan for nap times – either use your stroller or bring a cushion and a stuffed animal for your child to sleep with.

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Summer Travel Safety: Tips for Travelling with a Toddler

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