Hello Granny Look Readers.

Summer is the season of long days, light nights, trips and travel, picnics in parks and spending special summer time with your grandchildren.

Perhaps this is the only time this year you will see them, or you are travelling abroad with them for the first time, maybe they're coming to stay from abroad. Whatever plans you have in mind, Granny Look has some ideas to try and help you have a stress free summer with trouble free travel.

TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL

Whatever you're planning to do with your grandchildren, a short break, package holiday, or something grander, choosing which company to travel with can be difficult - there are so many, all offering something you want!

In a recent "Rough Guide" Poll, Virgin Atlantic were voted the MOST CHILD-FRIENDLY AIRLINE IN THE U.K. so, if your summer plans include flying, it's worth having a look at www.VirginAtlantic.com - they have every type of holiday so there must be something special for you!

Check out www.babygoes2.com - they offer an ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR TRAVELLING WITH BABIES AND CHILDREN. On the site search there´s everything from planning to packing checklists, top tips and toys plus that all important shopping you need to do before you go!

Go to www.babyworld.co.uk/information/newparents/bestairlines.asp where you´ll find an A-Z LIST OF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES including the ON BOARD FACILITIES they offer. There's also a list of top family-friendly travel companies and the facilities and childcare available, so choosing your tailor-made holiday could not be easier!

The destination is decided - now it´s somewhere to stay! Fairytale Castles, Country Houses and Hotels, Luxury Family Accommodation, a seaside Family Themed Hotel (Barbie, Teddy Bear´s Picnic, Cruella de Ville´s Penthouse are some of the suite names!) and even a place in Hell Bay! Take your grandchildren to www.all4kidsuk.com and click on "CHILD FRIENDLY HOTELS" to see for themselves - what fun to let them help in the plans by choosing their perfect place to pass some special summer time!

TRAVEL TRIPS AND TIME OUT

Travel isn´t just about holidays - it´s about fun and going places - even just for a day! If you can´t spend long holidays with your grandchildren a day out is just as exciting! Granny Look has been researching where there is to go and what there is to do this summer!

A good place to look is www.daysout.co.uk - CHOOSE YOUR REGION on the map and click on "What´s On" - what could be simpler! There is a great range of choice for all ages, with all the dates and prices.

Go discover the WORLD OF HIDDEN NATURE in one of the places you´ll find at www.nationaltrust.org.uk Days out, visits and events in the countryside - you´ll find it all here - easily accessible from wherever you may be.

So many events in summer it´s impossible to include them all in the newsletter - why not go to www.Timeout.com and have fun searching their LISTINGS OF WHAT´S ON in European and American cities.

If you still need help, find it at www.grannylook.com and, as a newsletter subscriber, you can look in the archives for EVEN MORE ON TRIPS AND TRAVEL!

HALVE THE LOAD - SAVE THE HASSLE - HIRE THE GOODS!

Getting from A - B with children can be stressful in itself - particularly for grandparents who may not be used to travelling with children! What better way to prepare for some summertime fun with your grandchildren, than by hiring all the equipment needed.

See what is available FOR HIRE AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES from www.littlestars.co.uk/Home.htm They have the essentials like buggies and cots but also lots of things for fun times and party times and they will deliver to anywhere in Britain.

Wherever you are going a great place to visit is www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-equipment-rentals.htm Under their Family Travel section click on Baby Equipment Rentals for a very comprehensive WORLD WIDE LIST OF RENTAL COMPANIES.

Granny Look knows Southern Spain is a popular destination for many of her readers, so if you´re heading there, hire everything from www.travellinlite.com plus they have a brand new service offering a SAFETY PACK - plug socket covers and cushion corners being just two of the items included.

That´s all for now- see you in June.

Granny Look.