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Keeping the Excitement in Family Vacations
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Posted On :
Aug-03-2011
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Family trips, especially road trips, can turn bad quickly. Directions can be lost, stuffed animals forgotten, attractions closed and hiking trails rained out.
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Family trips, especially road trips, can turn bad quickly. Directions can be lost, stuffed animals forgotten, attractions closed and hiking trails rained out. Any number of things can go bad on a trip that can make the trip miserable for moms, dads and kids. Here are some things you can do to try and prevent uncomfortable feelings and moments during your getaway:
1. Have a plan- Plan out each day of your getaway. This may seem boring at first, but having a plan will prevent fights about what to do on each day. Make sure to have back up plans just in case your first choice doesn’t work out. Also make sure to schedule free time so that each member of the family can enjoy some time on their own.
2. Frequent Stops- If you are taking a road trip with children remember to stop frequently, and not just for the purpose of using the bathroom. Find fascinating attractions along your route and stop for a while so that the kids can can get out of the car and have some fun. Spending less time in the car driving typically leads to happier kids.
3. Toys and Games- Make sure to bring some toys and games, especially if you have a lot of hours of traveling ahead of you. Bring toys and games that your kids can have fun with on their own, but also bring games that you can all play as a family. Remember, spending time with your family is part of the fun of family trip.
4. Agreed destinations- Try to pick out a place that everyone can agree on. Places like theme parks are usually geared for families. A large amount of the fun is for the kids, but there are usually some rides and attractions that are more suitable for older kids and adults. Museums are normally great for adults, but traditional museums are not suited for most young kids. Places like zoos and aquariums are better since they allow for more sociallizing.
5. Food- If you are taking a road trip, don’t always stick to sandwich lunches in the car...multiple days of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches gets old. So, on the sandwich days make sure you have some yummy snacks to add to the sandwiches and on the other days choose a inexpensive restaurant.
6. Maps- Before leaving the house make sure that you have a folder of all the maps and directions you may need during the trip. Even if the directions are simple walking directions on how to get to an attraction close to your hotel, having everything in order ahead of time can help to avoid arguments, late starts, and lost travelers.
7. Attitude- Remember that you are on vacation to relax and have fun. Help your kids to see that they may not get to do every single thing that they want. Bitter moods ruin getaways quicker than rain so set the example and try to be happy no matter the situation.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Keeping the Excitement in Family Vacations_70921.aspx
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Author Resource :
Aaron Garcia has been to dozens of family campgrounds in his life. Aside from camping, he has been involved in coordinating many vacation destinations for families. He loves the outdoors and all the hobbies and activities that come with it.
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Keywords :
family campgrounds, vacation destinations for families,
Category :
Travel and Leisure
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Travel and Leisure
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