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10 TIPS TO PLAN YOUR
FAMILY HOLIDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY TELSTRA
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TIP #1: ENTERTAINMENT TIP Entertain the kids with a fun creative photography game. Throughout your holiday, use a tablet or mobile phone to challenge them to take interesting pictures each day. Then, using a free photo effects website, let them try out different filters and effects to create their own holiday photo album.
WE SUPPORT HAPPY HOLIDAYS At Telstra, we understand that family holidays can be a little stressful. We want to help lighten your load so you can make the most of your family time away. This e-book is filled to the brim with practical tips to help make your holiday fun & easy, while offering great entertainment options for everyone.
CHRISTIE FROM CHILDHOOD 101 SAYS: TIP #2: ORGANISATION TIP “Create an activity pack for each child using a colourful clipboard of pre-printed activity sheets (colouring in, word searches, mazes, I Spy activities) and blank pages. Include a pencil case with new textas, crayons or pencils and add in some stickers for younger children too. For a bit of variety you can also download a kid-friendly drawing app on your tablet.”
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INTRODUCING TELSTRA PRE-PAID 4G WI-FI
Imagine a holiday where the adults are relaxed, the kids are entertained and you have everything you need to know at your fingertips… The Telstra Pre-Paid 4G Wi-Fi device connects your Wi-Fi tablets and laptops to the internet anywhere in a Telstra coverage area (which is Australia’s largest and most reliable mobile network) so you have 24/7 access to interactive travel maps, local tourist guides and online games for the kids. •
Fast network coverage for impatient kids
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Perfect for the whole family with multiple user support
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Keeps the family budget in check with great value data and no excess usage charges
To make sure your next holiday is an even happier one with a Telstra Pre-Paid 4G Wi-Fi device visit telstra.com/wifi. Telstra offers 4G in capital CBDs and selected suburban and regional areas and 3G in other coverage areas.
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“TURN THE CAR INTO A MOBILE TRAVELLING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM”
SARAH FROM DEAR BABY G SAYS: TIP #3: ENTERTAINMENT TIP “There’s nothing worse than bored kids on a long journey! Turn the car into a mobile travelling entertainment system. Make sure tablets, iPods and phones are fully charged the night before and that you have enough car chargers for the devices to keep the kids happy.”
NESS FROM ONE PERFECT DAY SAYS: TIP #4: ORGANISATION TIP “Get the kids involved right from the start. Involve them in the planning, let them help decide parts of your itinerary and teach them about your destination before you leave. This will help build their excitement, and they’ll feel more in control and positive about the whole experience.”
TO MAKE SURE YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY IS AN EVEN HAPPIER ONE WITH A TELSTRA
TIP #5: ENTERTAINMENT TIP Challenge the kids to a movie marathon! They can even download their favorite movies from i-Tunes and watch them back-to-back. This is a great option for those holiday evenings where you just want to stay in.
JODY FROM STAY AT HOME MUM SAYS: TIP #6: ORGANISATION TIP “Save a lot of time, headache and hassle by checking in before you arrive at the airport. This means you don’t have to wait in the long line when you are there or have to be at the airport so early. Bring along a wi-fi device and you can check in even if you’re not near a computer, plus you can check the status of upcoming flights to see whether your next flight is delayed.”
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TIP #7: ORGANISATION TIP Pack spare clothing options for your journey. If your kids get travel-sick you never know when a change of clothes is needed! Don’t forget to pack spares for yourself too!
TONYA FROM THE CRAFTY MUMMY SAYS: TIP #8 ENTERTAINMENT TIP “Have older kids keep an online written journal of their trip. With internet access on the go, this can be a great way to record your travels and help kids remember what they’ve done, not to mention the bonus writing practice you are sneaking in there!”
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“I LOVE TO USE AN APP ON MY TABLET OR SMARTPHONE SO MY LISTS GO WHERE I GO”
KATE FROM KATE SAYS STUFF SAYS: TIP #9: ENTERTAINMENT TIP “Older kids can enjoy following your road trip using a map app as you go and keeping track of things like kilometers travelled and how many towns you’ll go through. They can also help with things like planning stops along the way, giving them some ownership of your holiday.”
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KYLIE FROM OCTAVIA AND VICKY SAYS: TIP #10: ORGANISATION TIP “Make lists to keep organised I love to use an app on my tablet or smartphone so my lists go where I go. Any.Do is my latest favourite.”
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