| Devon is one of the most popular UK destinations | | | | times of theme parks and zoos and ticket prices. |
| for family holidays and the tourism industry caters | | | | Booking a family ticket in advance can save you |
| for families throughout the county. With the credit | | | | time queuing at the attraction on the day and |
| crunch meaning that the pound is much weaker | | | | even save you money. |
| against the Euro and the Dollar, UK destinations | | | | One of the worst things about family holidays is |
| are particularly popular this year and bookings in | | | | having to leave a beloved pet behind. Many |
| Devon are already seeing an increase on last | | | | accommodation providers in Devon are dog |
| year's figures. | | | | friendly, so if you want to take your pet with you |
| To enjoy a family holiday in Devon, a little bit of | | | | check to find out which locations welcome dogs |
| planning before you set off will make sure that | | | | and your pet will be able to enjoy the family |
| the entire family has a holiday to remember. If | | | | holiday as well. It also cuts out the costs of any |
| you have chosen self-catering accommodation, | | | | boarding kennel fees, which could easily fund an |
| make sure you have everything you need. A | | | | extra visit to an attraction for the entire family. |
| quick phone call to the provider will ensure that | | | | Once you've reached your destination, it's a good |
| essential items such as towels are provided or if | | | | idea to make sure that your car has a full tank of |
| you have to pack your own. If you have very | | | | petrol, especially if your accommodation is on the |
| young children, you can also check to see if | | | | more remote areas of Dartmoor or Exmoor. |
| essential equipment such as high chairs, prams and | | | | Petrol stations are sometimes difficult to find in |
| cots are available at your accommodation. It also | | | | the more rural areas and there's nothing worse |
| pays to check if outdoor features such as ponds | | | | than running out of petrol with a car full of tired |
| have childproof covers and that the | | | | children! Before you set off on your holiday, also |
| accommodation is fitted with stair-gates or | | | | check to make sure that your car is fully |
| childproof locks. | | | | maintained, that the battery is charged and that |
| One of the great benefits of a family holiday in | | | | there's that all-important spare tyre in the boot. |
| Devon is the opportunity to go exploring. With | | | | Mobile phone coverage can be sporadic in the |
| miles of beaches and coastal paths and plenty of | | | | more remote locations, but most of Devon is well |
| moorland walks, a good pair of walking shoes is | | | | covered. Don't forget to take your phone charger |
| essential. If you're visiting Devon out of season, it | | | | as well as your phone so that you have some |
| might also be a good idea to pack a pair of | | | | means of communication in an emergency. |
| Wellington boots in case the going gets a little | | | | Devon is one of the most beautiful and welcoming |
| muddy! | | | | parts of the UK and ideal for a family holiday at |
| Because there's so much to see and do in the | | | | any time of the year. The clement weather, |
| county, the best way to make sure that you | | | | fabulous scenery and rich variety of things to do |
| enjoy a family holiday in Devon is to do a little | | | | and see mean that, with a few simple pre-checks |
| pre-planning before you set off. A quick check on | | | | before you set out and a little bit of planning, |
| the Internet will give you full listings of the | | | | every member of your family is guaranteed to |
| attractions in the area you are staying in, opening | | | | enjoy a family holiday in Devon. |