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Tips for Family Trips

Here are five easy tips to make your family vacation much more enjoyable.

Hawaii, California, Maine, Florida, and Alaska. The five corners of the United States. I've been there and many to many more over my fairly short 15 years of life. And I'm giving you the top 5 tips for planning a perfect family vacation.

  1. Hotel

    The most important tip for both children, and parents to enjoy a trip, is the Hotel. For the kids, pools mean more than anything. The bigger the pool, the better the stay. Parents as well should find a hotel that fits there needs (ex. Spa, Restaurant, etc.)
  2. Activities

    Believe it or not, kids do not enjoy going on a 5 hour bird watching tour. In order to let your kids enjoy the trip the most, include some fun adventures for them. (ex. Riding horse up a mountain, surfing lessons, waterskiing, and more)
  3. Food

    Exotic does not mean better. Your children will not enjoying eating sushi and lamb for every meal on vacation. Let them enjoy the basic burger and fries every once and a while.
  4. Location

    Pick something you know your children will like. If you notice they like bugs, plants, and other wildlife things, take them camping. If your child loves a game such as "Rollercoaster Tycoon" take them to Disney World. If your child loves surfing, take them to the beach. Fit your Childs wants, and the trip will be more important for the entire family.
  5. Have Fun

    And probably most important, have fun. A parent yelling at a kid the entire trip for whatever he might have done can kill the entire trip. A vacation is a time to enjoy each other's company and strengthen as a family unit. So do the most you can do to have fun.

I hope these tips have helped you, and enjoy your next family vacation

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Comments (2)
#1 by Sarah Lee, Apr 5, 2008
Thank you D.C! Great article for a fifteen year old, and some great advice. Try writing some more!
#2 by Name Withheld, Apr 7, 2008
Good thoughts
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