FIVE TIPS TO PLANNING A STRESS FREE
FAMILY HOLIDAY:
The best
part about travelling with family is that apart from bonding and catching up in a different environment,
it’s a superb way to explore the world and open up to learning together. Family
holidays also present good opportunities to make decisions where everyone’s
opinion is respected. Again, travelling together offers the parents the luxury
of having fun without worrying about what could be happening back home! But, as
is with many all-inclusive decision-making-model, planning a family vacation
can leave one feeling depressed and fatigued to the point that they consider
curling back under the duvet and dreaming off to their destination! To avoid
such, Jovago.com, a leading online hotel booking
site advises parents to plan in time, and resist the temptation of playing
Super/man/woman. “Depending on the age of your children, assign duties and involve
them in listing activities or places they would like to engage in or go to”
Says Lillian Gaitho Head of PR for the Jovago. Involving the whole party allows
you to start off on a uniform pace and expectations. Below are a few more tips
to consider:
Your Budget vs Your Dream
Holidays and
family vacations are known to shoot holes through purses and pockets. This is
no fable. You however can avoid falling into the rut race by planning and
saving ahead of time, this will allow you enough time to balance your ledger
books accordingly. Planning ahead of time will also give you time to ask around
for packages and deals. Try a few ideas, consider a few places. Do not skip
over a favorite destination because it’s known to be a bit over your budget-who
knows you might be lucky to catch them smack on their season discounts, or
might have special rates for that particular room. One more important issue,
find out what your package offers; are all ‘holiday activities’ covered in the
cost? There is no fun in taking kids to a windsurfing location if all they do
is watch others have the fun.
