Planning a family trip can feel like a military operation — especially when you’ve got little ones in tow. So here are the travel tools and resources we genuinely rely on to make our holidays smoother, cheaper, and way less stressful. No fluff — just stuff we actually use.
✈️ Jack’s Flight Club
We’ve scored some absolute bargains through Jack’s Flight Club. If you’re flexible with dates, it’s a game-changer for finding cheap flights — perfect if you’re looking to travel in the school holidays without blowing the budget.
🏨 Booking.com
We book nearly all our accommodation through Booking.com. The filters make it easy to find toddler-friendly stays, and the free cancellation on loads of properties gives us that bit of flexibility when plans (inevitably) shift.
🗺️ Google Maps
Google Maps is hands down one of our most-used travel tools. I save all the restaurants, sightseeing spots, beaches, and hidden gems I come across when researching — then when everything’s pinned, it’s so much easier to plan out an itinerary that actually makes sense. No zig-zagging across town or wasting time — just a logical route that works for family travel.
🗣️ Translation App
We like using Google Translate when we’re somewhere with a language barrier. It’s brilliant for menus, road signs, or quick chats with locals — especially when you’ve got a toddler and hand gestures only go so far.
🎒 Packing Cubes
Packing cubes on Amazon are a game-changer. Not only do they keep everything organised — nappies in one, swimwear in another — but they also save loads of space in your suitcase as they have a double zip which compresses everything.