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How to have fun in Greece with kids

Greece is an excellent country to take kids on their first trip abroad. If you are worried that they will spend the entire time miserable and moaning, and you are fretting that you will not be able to keep them entertained, here are some top tips that can allow you to have nothing but laughs with your children as soon as you hit the Mediterranean climate of Greece.

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Look for Resorts

Although you might have set your heart on remote and private accommodation that can allow you to go at your own pace, when you have kids, it can be easier to search for a well-renowned resort to stay at. These resorts will have endless facilities for families, such as kids’ swimming pools and playground areas, and they might also run children’s activities and clubs throughout the day that can stop your kids from dragging their feet and that can allow them to meet like-minded children. Not only this, but these resorts are usually a lot safer than other options, and you will be able to let teens run off and play without worrying about whether they will get lost or get into danger. This means that you should look around for hygienic, state-of-the-art resorts near the main attractions or sights that you want to experience in Greece, whether these are ancient monuments or simply the beach.

Hire a Yacht

If you are sick of being a landlubber and are constantly dreaming of the ocean beyond, why not hire a yacht to take you out to sea? Although you might believe that this is a kooky idea when you have kids, hiring a yacht can allow you to explore the Mediterranean Sea with your kids and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be able to see Greece in a new light and an unexpected way, and see what the sea has to offer. You will also be able to enjoy some quality time with your kids without distraction and visit many places in Greece at once, sailing between each one when you want to move on. You might even be able to show your kids how to sail a little bit, and this can allow you and your family to enjoy an engaging and active holiday. This means that you should look for an affordable Greece yacht charter as soon as possible.

Teach Them History

Although you do not want your trip to feel like a school lesson, taking your kids to Greece is a great way to help them to experience what they have learned in textbooks first-hand. Greece is the home of an array of ancient architecture and ruins, such as the Acropolis, that can inspire an Ancient Greek obsession in your children that could last a lifetime. However, instead of simply stating the facts, you should nudge their imagination and curiosity into action by telling them of the myths and legends that surround the area, or use a book to help you do so, bringing to life the vivid colours and stories of the past.

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Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
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