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Are Your Family Vacations Fun and Relaxing? |
by:
Joe Collinsworth |
How many of you have seenclassic Chevy Chase movie, “National Lampoon’s Vacations?”
If you haven’t then you should, but if you have (and are probably laughing right now), then you’ll remembermishapsGriswold family went through traveling across country to Wally World Theme Park.
Well, family vacations don’t have to be that way. Withlittle planning, you can ensure little headaches, relaxation, and most important, fun!!
With that being said, here are some top tips for havinggreat family vacation…
**Plan ahead. Get allguides, maps, & information you can get your hands on. If you travel with kids, sit down and plan out things to do, see, and so forth. It can befun thing to do before you leave and get everyone excited abouttrip. For kids, renting movies (Disney, Vacation movies) can be fun also. AlthoughGriswold’s hadheck oftime and planned ahead, be sure you know what to do in crazy circumstances- haveplan.
**How are you getting there? Taking your own car may pose problems. We typically fly, but if you decide to drive, weigh outoptions of taking your own vehicle or renting one. Now, if your family car is newer, hasDVD player, and plenty of room, then it may bebest way to go to keep everyone busy. Otherwise, look into flying or rentingcar fortrip.
**Does everyone have stuff to do? Keepkids and spouse pre-occupied duringtrip. Books, games, movies, toys, and so on are must have items. Remember, waiting in airports can be boring and long drives can be rough with antsy kids inback. I amadult and even I havetough time. Don’t forget things to do while you’re there as well.
**Did you take care ofmundane details? Isfamily pet taken care of? Did you consider travel insurance? What about other important documents? Did you get discount tickets and coupons? Who is watchinghouse, gettingmail, etc…? What is everyone packing and is there room for all that stuff? These are important details many people wait untillast minute or forget to handle causing them to rush around or make cell phone calls fromroad. Don’t stress by figuring it all out in advance.
**Did you prepare your budget? Maybe you haveton of money to take, which is what everyone wants. Don’t overdo it though. You can haveawesome vacation withouthigh-end budget (especially in Florida). I have seen people who go on champagne vacations withbeer budget. Remember, credit cards have to be paid back andtrip is only temporary. We agree, travel ismust, but be smart.
Are you ready to go? Be sure you plan your trip, findbest deals, shop for travel necessities before hand, and have fun doing it- there islot to do, but if you make itheadache it will be. If you make it fun and include everyone, then you’ll feel like you’re already on vacation!
Most of us work all year forvacation. We see little time of each other and vacations aregreat way to spend quality time together. Ensure you don’t becomeGriswold’s with justlittle planning!!
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