Tips for Fun and Comfortable Traveling with Family

Dream - Eid al-Fitr is approaching. The moment of going home and gathering with family during the homecoming will be the most anticipated activity.

The government predicts that the number of travelers this year will increase by 50% compared to last year. During the homecoming moment, parents certainly have an important role in creating a comfortable travel experience for both parents and children. How to do it? Let's find out the tricks.

Fill the Time with Creative Activities

Don't let the little one just spend time idly during the homecoming or be lazy. Parents can provide activities that involve learning and fun. Such as taking turns with exciting riddles. Or singing activities to memorize the names of prophets or the Asmaul Husna (99 names of Allah).

Don't Forget Vitamins

Vitamins are essential for unexpected activities during the homecoming, such as the food consumed on the road and the fatigue of the journey. In line with this, the National pharmaceutical research company, Dexa Medica, supports the health of travelers through the "Mudik Bareng Stimuno" campaign by distributing vitamins, supplements, and free medicines on several homecoming routes.

"Dexa Medica distributes vitamins, supplements, and free medicines on several homecoming routes as a form of a campaign for safe syrup medicine and also supports the health of travelers, especially with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases," said Maret Yudianto, Director of Consumer Health Dexa Medica, in a written statement received by Dream.

During the implementation of the 2023 Eid al-Fitr homecoming, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. Therefore, the public is still advised to adhere to health protocols to prevent transmission, even though the PPKM policy has been lifted by the government.

"During the 2023 Eid al-Fitr homecoming, COVID-19 cases are increasing again. Therefore, we still need to be cautious because usually during the homecoming, our immune system tends to decrease due to tiring travel activities. This condition makes our bodies very vulnerable to viruses, especially COVID-19," said Maret.

Planning to Travel by Plane? Here's a List of Prohibited Items in Checked Baggage

Dream - Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air Group, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, reminds travelers who use planes not to place valuable items in checked baggage.

He advises passengers to carry these items in the aircraft cabin. By doing so, passengers can keep their valuable items on their seat and take care of them, as stated in the ticket and in accordance with the Minister of Transportation Regulation (Permenhub) 77 of 2011.

"Lion Air Group advises passengers not to place valuable items in checked baggage (baggage registered during check-in)," said Danang, as quoted from Merdeka.com, Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

According to Danang, passengers should monitor their valuable items directly. Passengers can also easily access and retrieve these items if needed.

"Passengers who bring valuable items into the aircraft cabin can take care of their own belongings," he said.

Danang added that passengers must inform the check-in officer of the actual information that there are no valuable items in the checked baggage and that the valuable items have been brought into the cabin baggage.

"The airline is not responsible for any damage or loss of valuable items contained therein if passengers still bring valuable items into the checked baggage," said Danang.

The types and categories of valuable items that are not allowed to be included in checked baggage include:

1. Laptops, tablets, and other portable computers.
2. Cameras, photography equipment, and lenses.
3. Jewelry and other valuable items, such as gold, diamonds, and silver.
4. Important documents, such as passports, plane tickets, and business documents.
5. Other electronic items, such as smartphones, iPods, and chargers.
6. Medications or supplements needed during the journey.
7. Cash, credit cards, and other financial documents.

Traveling with Children by Car? Doctor Reminds to Rest Every 3 Hours

Dream - Eid al-Fitr is just around the corner, and many workers have already applied for leave to go home to their hometowns. Bringing children along for the homecoming is certainly a memorable moment.

One of the transportation modes that many people choose for the homecoming is using private cars. If the destination is not too far, cars are indeed a comfortable mode of transportation, with privacy protected and the ability to carry many items.

If you decide to travel with a private car, there are important things to consider, namely the comfort and health of the child. Dr. Frieda Handayani, a pediatric specialist, through her Instagram account @frieda.handayani, reminds parents of several things to consider when traveling with children during the homecoming.

"Long journeys, the comfort of the vehicle used for the homecoming, and weather conditions can cause fatigue and a decrease in the child's immune system. Homecoming trips often make children experience sickness, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, and colds," she said.

Make sure the car is in good condition for long trips before the homecoming. Take breaks so that children can stretch their bodies and get fresh air.

"Always stop at available rest areas, every 2 - 3 hours, so that our children can rest, eat comfortably, breathe fresh air, and move their bodies," said Dr. Frieda.

If traveling by public transportation, make sure our children have enough space. Children over 3 years old should have a separate seat ticket on a travel bus, train, or plane.

For food during the homecoming trip, babies and toddlers should still receive sufficient nutritional intake to maintain their immune system. Also, pay attention to the cleanliness of the food and drinking water consumed.

"Don't forget to wash hands before eating to prevent germs from entering the child's body," she added.