Fun Family Adventures
Summer is right around the corner. Do you have your fun family adventures planned? Vacation is a time that you and your family will remember for the rest of your lives. You want everyone to reminisce in years to come of their vacation. Let’s tilt the odds in favor of that happening.
Attend to Basic Needs
When everyone is well rested and properly fed, you’ll have a more fun family adventure. If you keep mealtimes at a predictable time each day, and try to implement a regular time for everyone to get to bed, things will generally run much more smoothly. An overtired, over-sugared, over-hungry family is a recipe for disaster. So do your best to stick to schedules and meet basic needs as fully as possible.
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Resolve Conflicts Quickly
Arguments can snowball quickly when on vacation.
When confined in a vehicle or motel room or cabin for any length of time, things can get a little upsetting. Do not get involved in petty disputes. It is much better to let two people work out their disagreement. But be sure to squash the big arguments before they get out of control.
Take Turns Making Decisions
Everyone has an opinion and desire for a fun summer vacation. Be sure to consider their ideas also. Decision making, like dinner choice or events, can be shared with others. Let everyone take turns choosing restaurants, meals, and activities as long as it is within reason (and budget).
Make a List of Each Individual’s Non-Negotiables
Everyone has an idea, no matter the age, how and what should be their summer adventure. Oft time, the loudest voice is heard. But a wise leader will keep things fair. Make a list of each person’s non-negotiables, or the activities and such that they most want to do. After coming up with the list, make way for everyone to reach at least a few of their goals for the trip.
Summer travel is a great way to reconnect with family and learn how to work together. There are ways you can make your trip more pleasurable for everyone involved, and it is worth the time and planning. A little extra organization and compassion can go a long way in ensuring that everyone has a great time.
Summer Travel Safety Tips
Summer vacation is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and go somewhere new. Traveling is a great way to relax and get a much-needed break from everyday life. However, there are some things you need to keep in mind that will allow you to have a
Take a First Aid Kit
Whatever method of travel you use, be sure to pack a first aid kit. The contents of your first aid kit will depend on how you are traveling from one place to another. Pack a small bag of essentials such as bandages, tensor bandages, gauze, thermometer, tweezers, antiseptic wound cleanser, and hand sanitizer. You cannot be over-prepared where safety is concerned.
Scan Your Documents
Unfortunate incidents can happen when on vacation. It is no fun to be far away from home and have your wallet stolen. Before you leave, scan all your documents, both major and minor. You will know what is missing and can take fast action.
Tune-up Your Auto
If you will be using your car for travel, get an oil change and check up. It is no fun to start out on your trip only to have something go wrong. Most car troubles are avoided with regular check-ups.
Scope out the 911
Do a little research on your vacation destination before you leave. A quick internet search can give you a map of the closest hospital and emergency rooms. When you arrive, ask locals to confirm your findings. Many travelers have a health crisis in the middle of the night.
Ask for Recommendations
Ask your friends or locals places to stay or eat. Word of mouth is the best way to find out if hotels and eating establishments are clean and feel safe. If necessary, consult online travel sites for opinions.
Eat and Be Merry
When you are traveling, you will come across many germs, viruses, and other unsavory things. The physical endurance, the new foods, or overexposure to
Multiple Locates for Cash
To keep your finances safe, split up your money among several spots. Don’t take all your cash on your daily excursions. Always keep your money and other valuables in more than one place. If one small lump sum is lost or stolen, then you have something else to use. Then you’ll have time to make arrangements.
Summer travel can create some of the best memories of your year. With a little foresight, you will be able to stay safe, and create wonderful moments that will last you a lifetime.
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Christine Jackson
Christine was born in Vermont but raised in Texas. An empty nester of three kids and now two grandchildren, she and her husband have a lot of life to live. That was the plan all along.
