The idea of sudden departures is to get into the sun cheaply and quickly, but is the style of travel suitable with children?
Don’t leave your reservation until the very last minute
Sudden departures are travel agencies’ cancellation spots and last-minute offers that are sold at a reduced price just before departure.
It’s easy for adults traveling to wait for cheap prices until the very end and go on a trip with even a day’s notice. For a family member, this may be an idea that is difficult to implement for practical reasons.
However, inexpensive sudden departures may be available not only for the next day, but also for the next few days or for the following week, which also opens up the opportunity for families to take advantage of sudden departures. In this time, you already have time to pack the things of a larger group and prepare the children’s departure also mentally in complete peace.
Sudden departure destinations are excellent family destinations
Greece, Turkey and the Canary Islands are among the most typical sudden departure destinations. Summer destinations can be reached in spring or late summer for less than 200 euros per person, including flights and a week’s accommodation.
There are also offers for quick departures to Thailand and other far-flung destinations in the winter season – although their prices have risen with the world situation. For example, when talking about a trip for a family of four, the saving in euros can, however, rise to more than a thousand euros compared to the normal price.
Many of the quick departure destinations are also suitable for families with children. There are interesting things to do in the biggest holiday resorts, such as theme or water parks for the youngest in the family.
How is sudden departure booked for a family with children?
Sudden departures can be compared online via Rantapallo’s sudden departure search. You can specify which destinations interest you and when you are ready to go on the trip.
The easiest sudden departure is always to find a group of two. The price of trips is calculated for one person when two people stay in the room. In addition, there may be limited places for a sudden departure – sometimes only two.
However, it is not impossible to find a sudden departure for, for example, a group of 3–5 people. Depending on the age and number of children, the options are to book two separate rooms or take an extra bed in the room.
Sometimes there are sudden departures that can be reserved for, for example, only four people. Such trips are perfect for families with children, as they usually include accommodation in a larger apartment.
A family looking for a sudden departure must note that not all hotels have the option of an extra bed. The service is always purchased from the tour operator’s website.
Be prepared for higher prices during school holidays
As the name suggests, the challenge of sudden departures is the fast pace of travel booking. The cheapest trips can be found if you are ready to be flexible about the time of the trip.
The most affordable departures are almost always outside school holidays. If you want to travel during the school holidays, you should be prepared for the fact that you won’t come across a really cheap sudden departure.
With children under school age, it is worth trying to place the trip somewhere other than during the school holidays. The most favorable times for sudden departures are April–May, August when schools start, and November.
Choose an unspecified hotel only if you are not afraid of uncertainty
Today, almost all sudden departure offers are tied to a specific hotel, which makes it easy to check in advance on the travel agency’s website whether the accommodation is suitable for a family with children.
A small part of the departures are sold with an unspecified accommodation status, in which case the accommodation and its star rating may only become clear when you arrive at the destination.
A hotel not specified for the travel needs of a family with children can seem a bit risky. Most want to know where they are going and if the hotel has a swimming pool, for example.
The level of accommodation is all the more essential the smaller the children are. In general, it is safest to limit your search for emergency departures only to hotels that you can trust to offer everything you need.
Source: www.rantapallo.fi
