Family travel, multigenerational travel, family reunions–there are many ways to travel with your relatives (and nuclear family). And, it’s important! Here are 3 reasons to travel with your family…and a few tips on successful travel with kids:

 

 

Experiencing things together can create a strong bond amongst your relatives. You’ll learn more about each other, laugh (and cry) together, and make new memories...all of which translate into wanting to spend more time together, and creating MORE bonds.

      

Traveling together ensures you are all learning something new. Perhaps it is in the planning. Perhaps it is in the packing. And, of course, meeting locals, exploring museums, visiting historical sites, tasting new foods, and hearing new languages or accents are all fantastic ways to learn about the world…and become aware of other cultures. 

 

Whether it started out this way or not, traveling together–with its ups and downs, quirky stories, and unforgettable experiences–ensures that you are family by choice, not just by blood…but by something you grow into. Those bonds and learning opportunities? They provide a foundation of lived experience that directly translates into someone you choose to travel with. How lucky we are!

 

 

 

Pay attention to age, weight, and height requirements, both for transportation, and activities (i.e., roller coasters!). Globally, hotels, airlines, amusement parks, and insurance companies have different definitions of a minor. For instance, the most acceptable definition of a young one is someone below the ages of 18 years. However, some travel insurance companies may allow one to use their parents’ traveling policies until they reach the ages of 21 years; car rental is usually 21 or over. You can do more research to find out policies that target minors by seeking the help of an experienced essay writer. Save your time for other things (like the best places to eat, naturally).

     

Allow time for naps! A tired family member affects everyone. Make sure there is plenty of time to rest or be quiet. This is especially true for larger gatherings, where there is much talking and mental and aural stimulation.

 

Leave room for serendipity. When you allow time for discovery, you often find the best things: a reading program at the library, free concert in the park, or a new favorite gelato place.

 

Have you travelled with your family? What are your best tips?