There are families that don’t dread family vacations and are eager to get going each summer. Do these families have a hidden secret? Most parents dread the thought of so many hours in a vehicle with kids but there are reasons why families continue to vacation this way.
1. The Chance to Bond with Loved Ones
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Poet Robert Frost once said, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” In the broadest sense, this may seem like a forced situation but in reality, families do feel close, safe and happy when it’s just them and there’s no one else around.
In a car, on a hike, sitting around a campfire or swimming in a hotel pool or lake offers the chance to bond with kids and learn what’s important to them. In turn, parents also use this time to offer life lessons in a fun and creative way. Both parents and children feel relaxed and open making it easy to build close relationships.
2. Enjoying Advanced Vehicle Technology
So many family size cars like vans and SUVs have tons of entertainment options so boredom is quashed. Many vehicles have multiple jacks for video games, MP3 players and iPod jacks. These jacks can also be used for powering up iPads, e-Readers, tablets and smartphones for gameplay, exploring the Web or reading.
In addition, vehicle choices like those from Dodge Dealers in Salt Lake City come with backseat entertainment systems, amazing stereo and sound systems and fun navigation tools families can use to find hot spots and must-see tourist attractions.
3. Experiencing Things for the First Time
The desired activity or adventure varies from family to family. One group may want to experience zip-line rides where others seek out and explore old Western towns. There are those who want to tour Hollywood studios or have fun in theme parks or families who want to relax on a beach or make their vacation all about family sports.
All of these vacation ideas are fun to experience with your family, especially if it’s the first time. The adventurous family finds new things to do and places to visit each summer so every year becomes a new journey.
4. The Chance to Create a Family History
So many families that never consider a group vacation miss out on the chance to create histories and memories via photos and scrapbooks.
There is something wonderful about looking back in time and creating a pictorial scrapbook full of family fun for future generations to enjoy. Creating a timeline of each vacation not only gets everyone involved, the history it leaves for children and grandchildren is perhaps the best gift of all to pass from generation to generation.
5. The Enjoyment of Vacation Planning Together
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Vacations that are haphazardly planned are never fun and are often full of confusion and arguments. A family vacation where everyone gets a say in what to do and see guarantees there will be fun for all to enjoy.
Do allow everyone in the family who will embark on the vacation to add input and design the trip around the desires and want-to-dos for each family member.
Family trips are must-dos and if you plan, take advantage of technology within your road trip vehicle, experience things for the first time and take the time to bond with family members, your vacation will be memorable as well as relaxing and enjoyable.
Author Bio:
Jean Scheid has researched and written extensively on family trips for vacations, real estate, insurance and budget tips.
