March 2009 Newsletter
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What's in the News?
Brits Holiday Regardless
Brits still want to holiday abroad despite financial worries and threats of redundancy. According to a recent travel industry survey, 88% of Britons are willing to make cutbacks in most areas of their lives but not when it comes to going on holiday.
January 2009 has seen the Euro soar meaning many families wanting to holiday in Europe won't get as much for their money.
More holidays are being booked for non Euro countries so places like Croatia, Bulgaria and even Tunisia but particularly Egypt and Turkey are popular this year and there has been an increase in all-inclusive and 10-11 day holidays.
It is important to ensure that holidays are protected so ensure package holidays are covered by ABTA and flights by ATOL.
Cough Medicines for Babies and Children
Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines do not work on children under 12 and can even cause side effects, a review has found.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) found "no robust evidence" that popular remedies such as Lemsip powders, Day Nurse and Sudafed work when given to youngsters.
The MHRA added that the possible side effects - although not dangerous - could include sleep disturbance, allergic reactions and hallucinations.
Many can no longer be sold for use on children under six and pharmacists will be issued with new advice to give to parents about which medicines can be used safely.
Pain relief preparations and remedies used to lower a child's temperature, such as Calpol, are unaffected by the new rules.
For children under six, the MHRA recommends parents stick to simple remedies like keeping their child's temperature down and simple honey and lemon mixtures to ease a cough.
However, the agency identified a list of eight medicines that do work and are safe to use on children under six. They include Beechams Veno's Honey and Lemon, Benylin Tickly Coughs and CalCough TicklyCare Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose.
None should be given to babies under one year old.
New Services
Travelling to Barbados?
Baby Gear Hire is a full service baby and toddler equipment rental agency offering high quality products and services to the travelling parent. Their professional, friendly service will provide the best baby equipment for your little one with all of the comforts of home delivered straight to your hotel. They also provide additional services such as babysitting.
The experience they have gathered from working with villas, hotels and private homes has enabled them to form one of the best, full service baby equipment rental agencies in Barbados. Their goal is not only to lift a tremendous burden from the travelling parent but also to provide their children with all the comforts of home while travelling.
Baby Gear Hire carries a wide range of gear for Play-Time, Sleep-Time, Meal-Time, Bath-Time, Strolling-Time, Driving-Time and Safety-Time from world recognized brands such as Evenflo, Graco, Fisher-Price, Boppy, Munchkin, Especially for Baby, Carters, Koala Baby & more.
For more information visit their website: www.babygearbarbados.com or email: or telephone: (246) 826-4327.
La Grange du Moulin
Family friendly self catering gites in the Charente Maritime region of Western France. This family owned property caters especially for families with young children.
- Babysitting by registered childminder
- Enclosed and Alarmed swimming pool area
- Heated toddler pool
- Large enclosed garden with swings, sandpit, slide
- Pirate ship, toys and trikes
All the bulky baby items can be provided from steam sterilisers to bed guards as well as cots and highchairs.
Visit the La Grange du Moulin web site to see loads of photos and details of all the cottages.
Special Offers
Sheraton Algarve Hotel, Portugal - Fantastic Family Offer!
Magical Moments For The Little Ones
Treat the little ones during the month of May to an extraordinary experience at the Porto Pirata Children's Village.
Book before 1st April and receive 3 half days entry to Porto Pirata Children's Club
- Accommodation in selected room type
- Daily buffet breakfast served at Jardim Colonial
- 3 complimentary half days at Porto Pirata Children's Village including access to all facilities and daily activities
- Complimentary access to health and fitness centre
The offer is valid for stays in the month of May.
Visit their website at http://www.sheraton-algarve.com/ and mention Tinytotsaway when booking.
Bluestone
Set in 500 acres of natural splendour, largely within the renowned Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Bluestone is a new generation holiday village, driven and shaped by the expectations of today's discerning visitor. Bluestone comprises 182 stylish, comfortable lodges set around a private village boasting a pub, restaurants, wine bar, shops and a superb holistic spa, The Well, which has saunas, steam rooms, salt and ice pods, and a dozen rooms in which to enjoy treatments by ESPA, Terrake and Murad. There's also the amazing Blue Lagoon waterpark, the state-of-the-art Landsker Sports Club, and a wide range of on and off-site activities. They are offering 25% discount on any 2009 break if booking made by the 31st May 2009. Simply book via the reservations office on 01834 862 400 and quote "Tinytotsaway". |
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For more details, please contact Bluestone online at www.bluestonewales.com or by telephone on 01834 862400 |
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with kind regards,
The TinyTotsAway Team
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