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Travel Checklist: What Features Makes A Villa Family-friendly?

Making vacation plans for your entire clan to tropical Samui? If there are little ones in your troop, you’ll need to find a family-friendly villa that can accommodate their needs.

But what are the ingredients that make up a child-friendly abode? What’s considered to be essential will vary depending on the needs of your travelling party, but it’s widely agreed that safety features, like pool fences, pond fences and stair gates are must-haves, particularly if you’ve got a couple of mischievous, energetic imps to keep your eye on.

It’s no easy feat if the task of planning a family vacation lies on your shoulders, but with handy information – like this travel checklist – scouring for an ideal tropical getaway can be a breezy affair.

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The must-haves:

Safety:

Pool fence
Pond fence
Stair gate
Closed stairway

Amenities for babies:

Cots
High chairs
Car seats

Amenities for young children:

Kids’ bedroom
Adjoining bedrooms
Toys and books
Babysitting services
Plastic cutlery
Enclosed living spaces

The nice-to-haves:

Services & location:

Daily breakfast
In-house chef (It’ll be helpful to check if the chef is able to prepare kid-friendly meals.)
Laundry services
Car and driver included with stay
Central location (situated close to shops and dining establishments)