If you had told me seven years ago I would successfully make it to the grocery store with both kids, much less an actual vacation, I would have scoffed in disbelief! But hey, life and time happen, and somehow you find yourself tackling all kinds of once-thought-impossible things (as in, I now have survived our first science fair project and lived to tell about it…barely 😉 ) All this to say, I have left the house, we have left the house, and gone to some pretty neat places while picking up some smart tips for navigating family-friendly travel along the way. Read on for the scoop!
5 Unique Family Friendly Travel Ideas
- Pick a destination perfect for your family! This may sound obvious, but don’t be afraid to go with what fits you, at this exact stage and age.
- Our best family vacation to date has been Legoland. In a few years, our kids may be too old for this, but for now, it has been perfect.
- We also really enjoy day trips. We live in a great spot where
its easy to pop over to Hersheypark, Dutch Wonderland, Dorney Park, The Crayola Experience, and so many more spots for a one-day visit! - Super wiped from running after kiddos non-stop? Maybe exactly what you need is a break! Look into options to escape–all-inclusive resorts, destination trips (even Iceland!) and Bahamas rentals to check out are great ways to do this!
- If you are road-tripping (we did this several months ago with our trip down to Florida and it went brilliantly!), make sure to have your vehicle completely in order and ready to go. Make sure all systems are in order and checking into a motor vehicle dealer bond can be helpful!
- Plan ahead to get your finances in order! Budget in advance for a vacation and make the most of the money you have (buy gold coin online!).
- Take time to cover your bases as far as insurance and legalities. Having a law firm, like Valent Legal, in place as a helpful reference is never a bad idea!
- Prep your kids for flying. This can be tricky if its new for your kiddos! Follow these smart tips to master flying with kids and ace your trip.
Now that you have the whole scoop on some fun, unique family-friendly travel ideas, it’s time to get your trip on, friends!
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Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. She has been part of several best-selling anthologies, featured on prominent sites such as Huffington Post, In the Powder Room and BlogHer, and loves her role as the Executive VP/Operations Manager of The BlogU Conference. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting.
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Janine Huldie says
As many times, I have been to Florida now, I have never actually driven there. But if I do, I will definitely keep your handy tips in mind. Thanks, my friend 🙂
Meredith says
You are the Disney queen! I love reading all of your travel tips too! 🙂
Meredith says
Great ideas! We book our summer lake vacation as early as possible so that it’s paid off by the time we go. Many credit cards (AmEx, for example) are now doing programs where after a larger purchase they allow you to pick an interest free time frame to pay off incrementally. It’s super helpful; I encourage people to check with their own providers to see if it’s an option!
Meredith says
Now THAT is smart planning ahead! Very cool & thanks for sharing this smart tip, Meredith!
Eli@CoachDaddy says
All-inclusive would be awesome with the girls. I’ll be happy with a Florida trip we dream of (but it’s looking iffy at this point) for Spring Break. We’ve never gone away for more than three days, I don’t think. I really hate that.
Meredith says
It’s so tough to make it happen–especially as a parent trying to juggle around other responsibilities and commitments! I hope you enjoy whatever getaway you can swing whenever it happens, Eli!
Andrew Fox says
I used to plan atleast 2 trips in a year with family friend so its really an amazing and helpful Post for planning to the next time.
Can you Please write something about things we should take while travelling?
I was finding this type of article as well.
Meredith says
A packing list is a super post idea, Andrew! Thank you! I will add it to my list 🙂
Victor Harbor says
Traveling offers a unique opportunity to challenge ourselves, try new things, and embrace the unfamiliar.