After all, what’s a family holiday if you have to leave your furry best friend at home?

Touring the country can be a fun experience for you all, with lots of new sights, smells and tastes to be had on the road ahead, but before setting off, make sure you have the essentials packed:

Hi, my name is…
A collar for your dog with tag probably sounds too obvious, but how about making sure the collar is up to date with all of your current contact details – maybe not so obvious! With hectic lives, sometimes it’s hard to remember to update collar tags and microchips with essentials such as phone numbers.

Stay close
Get a sturdy lead. With your dog encountering so many different new things, it is likely that he or she will want to explore further. But in strange and new environments, it makes more sense to be careful with your dogs, so keep them close at all times and only let them off the lead when you feel satisfied that the new area poses no further threats.

Home comforts
Don’t forget the good boy treats! Reward your favourite pooch by giving him treats for good behaviour and handling himself well in difficult or new experiences and encounters. Not only will he love you for the treats, it will help him to continue to learn. Also, don’t forget his favourite toys and bedding. Just because you are not at home, doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to be surrounded by his favourite things!

Pet Meds
Last but not least, make sure to pack any pet medicine that your dog is currently taking, or anything that will need to be taken whilst away, like worming tablets. A once over from the vet before you leave is normally a good idea, and be sure to flea your dog especially before he goes off in other bushy dog popular areas. Also, carry a first aid kit with bandages and gauzes in case of minor cuts or scrapes.

A motorhome holiday may surprise you – Many people have never even thought about going on holiday in a motorhome, but these people don’t know what they are missing out on! One of the best things about going on a motorhome holiday is that they can be relatively cheap, meaning that even if you don’t have much to spend during the Easter break you can still treat yourself and your family to a short trip away. In a recent family survey, more than two thirds of parents (68%) say they would choose a leisure vehicle holiday not only to avoid airport stress and luggage restrictions but also for the freedom, adventure and flexibility it offers.

Plan ahead – The Easter break is usually seen the perfect time to get away with your family, as it’s long enough after Christmas for people to save up and the weather is usually looking much brighter and getting much warmer. However, the idea of going away for Easter is very popular amongst families, which can mean travelling during this time can get stressful, especially if you haven’t planned ahead. If you are planning to visit a popular tourist destination such as the seaside, then you will have to start planning your holiday as soon as possible. Many caravan parks and campsites get fully booked really fast at this time of year, so if there is a particular destination you wish to go to, book now. Something else to take into consideration is traffic – driving a motorhome can be difficult especially as they are not known for their speed or manoeuvring capabilities, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time and consider other road users.

Choose the size of your motorhome wisely – When hiring a motorhome, make sure you think about the amount of room you will need to comfortably fit you and your family. Kids can often get restless and irritated if they are in a confined space for too long, so always go for a motorhome that has enough space for the whole family to feel comfortable in. We have up to seven berth motorhomes available for hire, so plenty of space, plus dog friendly motorhomes, allowing you to take the whole family with you!

Prepare for the weather – This Easter, the weather is set to be warm and dry, pretty much across the majority of the UK. But make sure you’re prepared for the bad weather too! Rain can put a downer on your holiday as it can stop you and your family from enjoying the countryside and all the activities you may want to do. If it does rain, make sure you have plenty of activities or games to get involved in if you have to stay inside.

If you do decide to have a motorhome holiday this Easter holiday, we’re confident that your whole family will enjoy it. There are thousands of brilliant tourist attractions around the UK, many of which cost barely anything and are usually free for children.