Travel TIPS for Great Family Vacation in Chile

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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 Time: 8:33 AM
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Chile is definitely an incredible destination for families with kids who need to escape from the noise of the big city and enjoy the nature, sightseeing as well as sport activities. Within this magical country you will find great family friendly Chile hotels, that are entirely safe for your kids. Listed here are some travel tips which will help you to make your vacation excellent for the entire family.

·Accommodation- There's a large collection of hotels in Chile ranging from luxury accommodations to budget hotels, hostels with opportunities to fit all necessities and budgets. One of the best options for families are cabañas, self-catering cottages located almost everywhere and available for rent on a daily or weekly basis. In addition to a basic kitchen, numerous cabañas also have a private patio/garden with a grill.

·Safety- Chile is among the safest countries in Latin America for tourists, but unfortunately pickpocketing is a usual affair. Chilean security standards are not what they are in North America or Europe. Watch out for unfenced swimming pools, dodgy playground equipment, stray dogs, and staircases without railings.

·Learn more about the customs-Chileans love children and are a family-oriented culture. Children are more than welcome in restaurants, museums and all historical attractions. This is normal for children to be given candy in shops and restaurants. English is not widely spoken in Chile, often even in touristy places. For visitors with no a fundamental command of Spanish, it's perfect to travel the country with a Latin American Spanish phrase book. As in many Latin countries, Chileans often dine later in the evening. Most restaurants usually do not open until 8:00pm at the earliest, which may be a challenge for parents whose kids are used to an early bedtime. But you can find cafes where some snack and sandwiches could be found in the afternoon.

·Prepare for the Chilean Weather - Relying on which part of Chile you prepare to visit, you’ll need to pack everything from a bikini to a raincoat. Expect large temperature shifts between day and night, even in summer season. Take clothes to layer wherever you go. If traveling in central and northern Chile, get ready to be dusty. In this kind of a dry climate, the fine, clay-like soil tends to cover everything. Avoid dressing kids in light-colored trousers and white shoes and socks. The dirt stains never wash out! The sun is especially strong everywhere in Chile. Use high factor sunscreen, wear hats and sunglasses outdoors, even in cool weather.

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