{"id":886,"date":"2015-06-04T18:36:41","date_gmt":"2015-06-04T10:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=886"},"modified":"2025-08-18T23:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:45:29","slug":"travelling-with-kids-in-sri-lanka-handy-tips-for-a-family-vacation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travelling-with-kids-in-sri-lanka-handy-tips-for-a-family-vacation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelling with Kids in Sri Lanka: Handy Tips for a Family Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Taking a sojourn in gorgeous Sri Lanka with your little ones in tow? Here&#8217;s a heads up on precautionary measures that you can undertake for your family trip:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Travel-with-Kids.jpg\" alt=\"Travel with Kids\" class=\"wp-image-893\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drink plenty of water, as the heat of the tropics may leave you and your family members prone to dehydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check local swimming conditions carefully before letting your little ones in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/family-retreat-in-sri-lanka-5-family-friendly-beaches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">frolick in the sea waters<\/a>. Undercurrents may be present in the waters at certain beaches, making it unsafe even for experienced swimmers to venture into the waters for a swim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are travelling during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-sri-lanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rainy season<\/a>, be sure to arm yourself with a trusty mosquito repellent. With dengue fever being a predominant problem in Sri Lanka and a lack of vaccination available, it is best to take preventive measures\u00a0during your travels, as the dengue mosquito can strike at any time of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malaria is also a risk, although areas such as Colombo,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/kandy-hill-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kandy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/find\/galle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galle<\/a>, Gampaha, Kalutara, Matara and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/search\/nuwara-eliya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuwara Eliya<\/a> are considered to be safe. Cover up during the evenings, use mosquito repellents and sleep under a mosquito net.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medications that you require may not be readily available in Sri Lanka. Do bring along a basic medical kit, prescription medicines, as well as a spare copy of your prescription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Altitude sickness may occur in certain regions. Allow your body to adjust to the changes in altitude, bring along altitude sickness pills and drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not drink water from the tap. Take caution with drinks containing ice, as well as consuming fresh fruits and vegetables that you did not peel or prepare yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Take a look at our selection of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury villas in Sri Lanka here<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a sojourn in gorgeous Sri Lanka with your little ones in tow? 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