Driving to a abroad with toddler and wifey. Any ideas?
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Me and wife have a week of in October. I was thinking maybe driving out of the UK with my wife and 14 month old.
Somewhere not too far, but reasonable both in time and money, probably France..?
Still I'm two minds due to the wee lad getting pissed off with sitting down.
Any recommendations?
EDIT: Also whether to take the E46 M3 or Saab TTiD Estate? Hmmmm choices....
Somewhere not too far, but reasonable both in time and money, probably France..?
Still I'm two minds due to the wee lad getting pissed off with sitting down.
Any recommendations?
EDIT: Also whether to take the E46 M3 or Saab TTiD Estate? Hmmmm choices....
Edited by HannsG on Monday 15th September 23:00
My son is 6 but for the past 5 years we've driven to the South of France normally in a single hit from Derbyshire. I find night driving gets me where we want to be after getting off the ferry without ruining it for the kids or the wife as they sleep.
It does feel good too watching the miles drift away on quiet roads whilst others sleep.
It does feel good too watching the miles drift away on quiet roads whilst others sleep.
France ?
It seems the obvious destination, the people are lovely, the food is lovely, the Country is lovely, and if you're worried about the youngster getting bored, it is the closest destination.
Calais will be the cheapest crossing, The Tunnel is ok, a bit more expensive but without the boaty stuff for those that don't like it, Le-Harve, Cherbourg, Caen, will be more expensive, and more time at sea, but that could be part of the experience.
It seems the obvious destination, the people are lovely, the food is lovely, the Country is lovely, and if you're worried about the youngster getting bored, it is the closest destination.
Calais will be the cheapest crossing, The Tunnel is ok, a bit more expensive but without the boaty stuff for those that don't like it, Le-Harve, Cherbourg, Caen, will be more expensive, and more time at sea, but that could be part of the experience.
Just some advise for crossing the channel.
You can do the Eurotunnel for £46 each way. You have to to book 2 sets of day return tickets (and just not got go on the return leg).
This is usually only about £10 more than any ferry, and usually (I say cautiously) much quicker.
Usually saves about £50 from doing the a standard return trip on said dates.
You can do the Eurotunnel for £46 each way. You have to to book 2 sets of day return tickets (and just not got go on the return leg).
This is usually only about £10 more than any ferry, and usually (I say cautiously) much quicker.
Usually saves about £50 from doing the a standard return trip on said dates.
I'd recommend a reclining child seat. I've a Jane Matix 2 which reclines fully and allows them to get some proper kip. It can also be put into a seated position for looking out the window.
Other seats allow a semi reclined position which is I'd say at least a must to stop them being scrunched up for too long.
Other seats allow a semi reclined position which is I'd say at least a must to stop them being scrunched up for too long.
Fizpop said:
I'd recommend a reclining child seat. I've a Jane Matix 2 which reclines fully and allows them to get some proper kip. It can also be put into a seated position for looking out the window.
Other seats allow a semi reclined position which is I'd say at least a must to stop them being scrunched up for too long.
We have a Recaro Youngsport in both cars?Other seats allow a semi reclined position which is I'd say at least a must to stop them being scrunched up for too long.
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