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School holidays: Essential travel tips for a family getaway

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School Holidays

Family trips create unforgettable memories but planning them can be a challenge. With a few smart strategies, you can make the most of your kid’s school holiday and ensure everyone has a great time. From finding the best travel deals to making sure to making sure essentials are ready, here’s a few travel tips to make your holiday unforgettable.

1. Secure the best travel deals by planning early

School Holidays

Planning early is one of the best ways to make the most of your holidays. For longer trips, a good rule of thumb is to secure your flights tickets three to six months ahead. Booking your flights in advance not only helps secure lower prices but also gives you ample time to find the best accommodations, tours, and activities for your family.

For shorter getaways, such as road trips or to nearby destinations like Malaysia, early planning will still help to secure good deals and travel savings. With your major bookings settled in advance, you can relax and look forward to your holiday with peace of mind.

Pro Tip: Set a travel budget and monitor flight and hotel prices closely as off-peak hours often offer better fares. Use price alerts on booking platforms to catch the best deals quickly.

2. Plan the trip with the kids

School Holidays

Getting your children involved in planning the trip is a great way to build excitement. It is also a wonderful opportunity to teach valuable skills like budgeting and decision-making. Choose family-friendly destinations that offer a mix of relaxation and activities suitable for all ages to make the trip enjoyable for everyone.

Pro Tip: Let your kids spark their curiosity! If you are heading to Kuala Lumpur, consider visiting places like KidZania where they can role-play real-world professions in a fun and educational setting.

3. Pack smart for a stress-free trip

School Holidays

Travelling long distances with young children – whether by car or plane – often require extra planning. To make the journey stress-free, ensure you have essentials like medications, snacks and a few of their favourite toys within easy reach.

Pro Tip: Keep your kids entertained with a variety of activities, such as storybooks, busy boards or fidget toys. Present each set of toy or activity at different points in the journey to reduce boredom.

4. Top up your Touch 'n Go Card

Enjoy great SGD-MYR exchange rates with a flat fee of just SGD2, no matter the amount sent (subject to wallet limits). Topping up your Touch 'n Go eWallet (TNG) before your trip is a smart way to ensure you're ready for tolls, public transport, and parking when travelling in Malaysia.

Here's how to top up your Touch 'n Go eWallet:

  1. Launch the Dash app and select 'Remit' > 'Add Recipient'
  2. Choose Malaysia as the receiving country and select 'Touch 'n Go eWallet'
  3. Enter your TNG DuitNow account number and remaining required information
  4. Enter the top-up amount, confirm details and complete the transaction.

Funds will transfer almost instantly, ensuring your TNG eWallet is ready for use.

Pro Tip: Download the Dash app on App Store or Google Play to get started today.

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