Dean Perrin

Compare shows, animal encounters and water play with rest facilities instead of counting only the number of parks.

Choose lookouts, short walks, gardens or local food as the day's anchors; tasting venues are optional.

Choose one reachable hinterland area and a small number of viewpoints or walks rather than tracing every suggested route.

Keep a streaming backup only if the accommodation's service and access rights are clear.

Price accommodation-and-ticket packages against separate tickets, checking what each park pass actually includes.

Choose a beach day that can be enjoyed from a shaded nearby seat if walking becomes tiring.

Set the exact apartment parking entrance as the destination and check any toll setting before leaving the airport.

Check parking and mobile reception at the property so an attractive remote stay does not create a difficult check-in.

Choose a day and ticket with suitable flexibility if several must-do attractions are unavailable.

Compare the extra cost for the whole family with a second park day or a calmer alternative activity.

List which rides each child can use by height before judging a pass by the adult headline price.

Choose one or two attractions you will actually visit and test their door-to-door route before booking.