Family Vacation Safety - What If?

Parents and their children should know what to do if they become separated while on vacation. Prepare before you go and make sure every family member knows the plan.

Excitement is at an all time high because the announcement has been made. The family is going on vacation to a theme park. Children become more hyper then if they had eaten 10 pounds of sugar. Parents become stressed as they book flights, reserve hotels and plan for traveling. So much exhilaration and exhaustion and you haven't even left yet. Now is the time to plan for the "What If".

Theme parks offer so many fun and exciting thing for a family vacation. And as many parents can confirm, children become super hyper during these trips. With so many exhilarating things to see and do in theme parks, it only takes a moment for children to become separated from their parents. Like many parents, TravelSprouts.com President Jason DeVilbiss states, "We all hope that it doesn't happen, but the key is to prepare for it ahead of time just in case."

TravelSprouts.com offers these tips for parents:

• Map out the park: Many theme parks have down-loadable park maps that you can review as a family and become familiar with the layout before you go. You could also identify designated relocation points on the maps if you become separated.


• Plan your wardrobe: Consider purchasing matching shirts that all family members will wear during the trip. If you become separated it will be easier to recognize each other if your all dress similarly.


• Know what to do if it happens: Instruct your child to find the closest security guard or working employee of the park. Instruct them not to ask other visitors of the park for help. While many people may be willing to help, your child should only seek the help from a trusted adult who works at the theme park.


• Time for that tantrum: If someone tries to abduct your children, tell them to scream out as loud as they can, "Your not my Mommy/Daddy!!! HELP!" Drop to the ground kicking and screaming, and to throw the biggest tantrum ever.


• ID cards for the Children: Make sure your children have up to date ID cards that contain a current phone, statistical information, and family travel contact information. TravelSprouts.com is an excellent website for creating travel ID cards.

While these tips can not prevent a separation from happening on your next vacation, your family will be much better prepared to deal with the situation and will be quickly reunited so that you can enjoy the rest of your experience.

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