subject: A Family that Plays Together Stays Together [print this page] A Family that Plays Together Stays Together
When I was young, my family took a 2 week vacation every summer. Wewould jump in our station wagon and drive 4-5 hours to our beach destination.As much as I loved being at the beach and with my family, it was the sameplace every year and always ended up with the dreaded tiring drive home.The definition of family vacations has evolved tremendously over the years.There are many more choices, a wider variety of places to go and more optionsavailable for family vacationers. The travel industry has been adding newfeatures and gearing towards family oriented vacations; from all-inclusivevacation packages and cruises that provide fun youth activities and kids club; toresorts that supply a nanny for your stay and family themed attractions. It's neverbeen a better time for families to travel.As a parent, the concept of a family vacation is more important than ever. Hereare the Top 3 Reasons why it is so important to go on a vacation with your family. A Learning Experience....Travel is an excellent learning tool for kids. They can have the opportunityto learn about the world around them. You can only learn so much froma history book and the Discovery Channel. No matter what destinationyou choose, it offers a learning experience for your child. Family vacationsteach children about different cultures, food, history, geography, climate,environment and so much more. Not to mention a new experience thatthey will never forget. Life is an adventure, especially on vacation....Every vacation is an adventure and there are many ways to experiencethe adventures that lie in every corner of our world. It may be as simpleas taking a stroll through a foreign city observing the culture and differentways people live, trying new and exquisite foods from around the world ora jungle tour through the Amazon. There is so much to see and do, andmany adventures to choose from. Create MemoriesYour kids are only kids once. Just yesterday I was chasing my son through the aisles of thesupermarket as his little feet tore through the store. Now he is getting his drivers permit. Time flies by so quickly and those little babies are grown before you know it. Time is precious and your children will be living theirown lives and this precious time we have now is the chance to create memories and share quality time they will never forget and hopefully passon to their families. Take the time for a family vacation while they stillwant your company.You only live once and you only have one family. Take the time to kick back,relax and enjoy the world around you with the ones you love the most.
