Who doesn't love taking vacations? If you ask a working mom like me, a vacation with the family is love. That's why I always look forward to holidays and long weekends. Aside from I get a chance to take a break from my work, it's an opportunity to spend quality time with my family, to bond together and visit the other parts of the country or the world.
Actually, we haven't experience a vacation away from home. But Daddy and I are planning to have at least one vacation a year. It's very important to plan a vacation ahead of time. Here's how to plan a family vacation.
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Defining the budget is very important as this will determine the
destination of the vacation. The budget should include transportation costs,
accommodation, food, and activities or entertainment. Luckily you can fly to different parts of the Philippines like Boracay on a budget since there are affordable flights available.
Also, don't forget to include pocket money for buying stuff and
pasalubongs, haha.
Pick the destination
As I have said, picking up destination will depend on the budget. But it
is important to choose a place where your family can relax and make great
memories by doing fun activities together.
Plan the date
The most popular time of the year for family vacation is summer during
children's school break. But some also plan vacation on birthdays or anniversaries
to celebrate or during holidays and long weekends. No matter what, choose the
date that everyone in the family is available and comfortable of.
Book the flight
When you already have the budget, destination and date, it's time to
book the flight. Booking in advance allows you to get the best fares and of
course, save money. Like what I have said there are available affortable
flights now. You can check Traveloka before your final booking.
Book the accommodation
Booking accommodation in hotel or resort ahead of time will save us
time. You can browse online and compare prices and you can also look for good
online deals to save money. Aside from the prices you must also consider it's
location, safety and accessibility to city, malls, museums and tourist spots.
For hotels and resorts, check if there's a free meal included and if there's a
kitchen where you can prepare meals. Always dining in will be very expensive so
if you can prepare your own meal, that's a lot better.
Plan your activities
Like what I have already said, family vacation aims to create great and
fun memories together. So it's important that you plan your activities to make
spend the most of it together. If you plan to visit museums or amusement parks,
make sure you purchase tickets ahead of time. Ask your children what activities
or places they want to visit because they are the ones who must enjoy the most,
right?
Make a list of the things you need to bring
This is I think would be the last step but is as important as the above.
Start to list down all the things you need to bring at least 2 months before the
trip. The things you need to bring depends on the place and season, and also to
the activities you will have. If you will travel in a cold place make sure you
include jackets ans sweaters, or boots if it is winter. But if you will go to
the beach, don't forget to bring swimwear, sunblock lotion and slippers.
Make sure to bring medicine and vitamins, and food. Before the trip,
check all your passports and get visa if needed. Ask also your kids to make
their own list and have it check. Remember to just pack just enough things you
need and travel lightly.
That's wrap up how to plan a family vacation. Have I forgotten
something? Please let me know other tips in planning a family vacation. I would
love to hear it from you.
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