10 Family Safety Tips for Summer Vacations

Summer vacations are a time for family fun and adventure, but safety should always be a priority. Here are our top tips for keeping your family safe while making unforgettable memories.

1. Share Your Itinerary

Before you leave, share your travel plans with a trusted friend or family member. Use the Trixy360 Family Tracker app to keep everyone updated on your location in real-time, so someone always knows where you are.

2. Set Up Geofences

Create geofences around your vacation spots—the hotel, beach, theme park entrances. You'll get instant alerts when family members arrive or leave these areas, giving you peace of mind even in crowded places.

3. Establish Check-In Times

Especially with older kids, establish regular check-in times. The Trixy360 app makes it easy to see everyone's location at a glance, so you can quickly confirm everyone is where they should be.

4. Prepare for Emergencies

Make sure everyone knows how to use the SOS feature in the app. One tap sends your location and alerts to all family members instantly—crucial if someone gets lost or needs help.

5. Keep Devices Charged

Pack portable chargers for everyone. A dead phone means no tracking and no communication. Consider keeping a backup charger in your day bag.

6. Designate a Meeting Point

Choose an easy-to-find meeting spot at each destination. If you get separated and phones fail, everyone knows where to go. Mark these locations in your Trixy360 app as saved places.

7. Use Asset Trackers for Valuables

Attach a Trixy GPS Tracker to luggage, camera bags, and backpacks. If anything gets lost or stolen, you can track it in real-time from the same app you use for family tracking.

8. Review Privacy Settings Together

Sit down with your family before the trip to review who can see whose location. Make sure everyone is comfortable with the sharing settings—trust is the foundation of effective family tracking.

9. Test Everything Before You Leave

Don't wait until you're at the airport to set things up. Test location sharing, geofences, and SOS alerts at home so everyone knows how the features work.

10. Enjoy the Peace of Mind

The whole point of location sharing is to reduce stress, not add to it. Once everything is set up, trust the system and focus on making memories with your family.