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- May 29, 2019 0

Vacations are a time to escape from everyday responsibilities and relax. However, if you are traveling with young children, you may feel that your trip is not truly an escape from daily life. In fact, your vacation destination might revolve around a particular children's movie or character. For parents vacationing with older children, it can be difficult to agree on a place that caters to a wide range of interests. Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which you can plan a cartoon-free vacation that the whole family will enjoy.

Planning a memorable trip in which parents can enjoy some relaxation time does not necessarily require an extraordinary amount of effort. Many traditional venues, like water parks, have recognized the need for grown-ups to have their own fun on the trip. Of course, children and adults alike love to splash around and ride the slides at water parks. After the kids are exhausted, parents can enjoy activities just for adults. Many parks offer after-hours entertainment, such as live performances, or wine tasting.

If your family vacation is not centered on a particular park or attraction, it is still quite possible to plan activities that allow everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. In fact, travel agents advise that you can select just about any destination as long as the hotel has a good babysitting service or children's program. Some resorts offer workshops and programs designed to introduce kids to local art or the area's environment. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, or visit nearby towns and cities to shop, gamble, or enjoy the nightlife. Families can also enjoy learning about the local culture together through organized activities. Local dance lessons, snorkeling trips, or fishing excursions are often organized through the hotel or resort.

For parents traveling with their older children, including young adults, the challenge of planning a trip is the same; finding activities families can do together that will appeal to everyone. Many parents are vacationing with their adult children because it may be difficult to get together during the holidays. The purpose of the trip is for the family to reconnect, as well as to recharge.

Travel agents suggest that young adults are adventuresome and looking for a range of activities when planning a trip. Their interests will align with those of their parents. They will want to immerse themselves in the local culture, visit museums, eat local foods, and take part in outdoor activities. Destinations that involve educational opportunities are also good activities for everyone to do together. Cooking classes in a region famous for its cuisine, or dance lessons in Latin culture, are a great way to learn about the region, and will appeal to your whole group, regardless of their age.

Whether your vacation involves visiting water parks or exotic resorts, it is simple to find a place where the whole family can enjoy themselves and recharge. Selecting a destination that provides a range of activities that appeal to everyone can help you make the most of your getaway.

Author: Antoinette Ayana

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- May 28, 2019 0

Family travel can be stressful for all involved, parents and children. However, making the trip more tolerable often just involves being creative and using strategies to make the trip more memorable. Here are some tricks to making the next vacation stress-free.

1) Play Games

This often comes to mind for road trips, but it's a wonderful way to keep the kids entertained during long journeys. Gaming devices or WIFI-capable smart tablets can be a great option for entertaining everyone. It's also always a good idea to join in with your children when it comes to traditional car games, such as spotting other cars of a particular color or trying to find the unique license plates. Games keep everyone busy while also making humorous memories.
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2) Be Prepared

It may seem obvious to many parents, but it's sometimes easy to forget essential items for a trip. Being prepared for accidents or issues that arise, like hunger, can make a trip go much more smoothly. For instance, bring snacks, so stops aren't necessary every few hours. It's also smart to have items like wet wipes and a first aid kit just because you never know what unforseens a trip might bring. Even having an extra phone and electronic device chargers will come in handy.






3) Have a Plan

Often the most memorable family travel memories occur when things go unplanned. However, it's smart to have an itinerary in mind that starts from the moment of departure. It doesn't have to be set in stone, but knowing what stops you'll likely make can make the travel itself much easier. Plans mean less stress on the parents and are less for everyone to worry about during the trip with order and structure to the events.

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4) Dress Smart

Putting the kids in layers, especially if you're going on a plane where the temperature can't be controlled, is always wise. It'll be too cold at some points, or too hot, and layers always allow for easy adaptation to the temperature. When the kids are physically comfortable, it'll certainly lessen the chance of any arguments or whining. This also serves double duty in case there's an accident. If someone spills juice on his or her shirt, then it's an easy fix to reveal the clean one.

5) Nighttime Travel

If possible, try to plan your driving time when the kids would normally be napping or already asleep. Older children can be easily entertained, but if an infant is present, it'll definitely work in your favor to drive during naptime. You may lose a few hours of sleep yourself, but it will make the ride much smoother if the children are quietly napping. It'll also provide some parental quality time for adult conversations or simply for a peaceful car ride to enjoy.

Regardless of the type or length of travel time, following these tips can make family travel much more enjoyable and memorable experience for all.

Author: Antoinette Ayana


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