Summer is almost here – just weeks away, which mean a plan for your family summer vacation will soon be in the works. With so many great locations and attractions throughout the country and the world, it can be a difficult choice when picking just one place to visit with your family. There are a few crucial elements however to picking just the right summer vacation spot for you and your family that everyone will enjoy.
Your vacation destination is always dependent on the age group of your children. Smaller children need much more accommodation than if you have teenage children. For example, camping can be extremely difficult if you have small children that need bottles of formula warmed up or still need to take undisturbed naps throughout the day. On the other hand, older children respond better to vacation destination with lots of activities that eliminate any type of boredom.
If your family has a wide range ages, you should consider a destination like Hershey, Pennsylvania or even Walt Disney World. Themes parks have something to offer everyone and can be very accommodating when it comes to on-site hotels, meal plans and transportation. All-inclusive resorts also often offer camps and clubs for children full of options like outdoor games and arts and crafts scheduled throughout each day.
As you look at all the available options, you should also have a set budget in mind. Vacations can add up quickly and before you know it a weeklong stay ends up costing triple what you expected. If you want to spend less money you could travel in early June or late August and visit smaller towns or cities that won’t be full of tourists with high hotel and food prices. If you do want to go to a more popular area like Myrtle Beach, you can always stay at a hotel a little bit farther from the main attractions to save some money.
Keeping everyone in the family happy can be hard, but with enough research you will surely find a great vacation destination. Reading online reviews can help distinguish great resorts and hotels from mediocre. If you have friends will similarly aged children, you can also ask for recommendations. While a lot of places claim to be family-friendly, it’s important to find the destinations that truly are so your family can have a fun and relaxing summer vacation.
While you consider all of your options you should also keep in mind how far you are willing to travel and how you intend to get where you’re going. Both flying and driving have their pros and cons but are nonetheless a crucial consideration in the planning phase. No matter where you chose to go though, having your whole family together enjoying each other’s company can be the best part of any vacation.