If you are thinking of a family vacation this year, then you might want to get all of the family involved, including extended family. After seeing each other less and less last year, now could be the time to get everyone together. But how can you make sure that a vacation will suit everyone, from grandma and grandpa, to toddlers and teenagers? Here are some of the things that could help you to make the process much simpler.
Get Everyone Involved
This can seem quite obvious, but it is so important to get everyone involved in the whole planning process. Some people might be quite particular about what they want out of a vacation, and some people might be happier to go with the flow. You should get everyone involved because it can help to keep everyone happy. Moms with babies in the family might need some reassurance of what you will be doing, and grandpa might want to know what is around the accommodation, such as access to a water park or a golf course. So make sure that you get everyone else involved.
Choose Accommodation To Suit Everyone
There is not a right or wrong choice when it comes to where you decide to stay on your trip. However, it is important to talk about your options with the whole group. You might have the majority of people that like to stay in hotels, as the chores are all taken care of. You might all prefer to rent somewhere large that will fit the whole family in, and rent a large home with a pool, so you can all relax and not worry about other people (with a lot of children this could be a good thing, so you can all have some peace of mind). So explore your options and what will suit your family and their preferences.
Plan Out What You Will Do On Vacation
Having an idea of some of the things that you will do on the vacation is important. Then you get a rough itinerary planned out, which will make your days much more productive when you are away. In fact, some things may need to be booked in advance (like theme park tickets), so it is a good idea to plan ahead. You could even look at some day trips or excursions, and for a big group of you, you could look at the free bus cost calculator from US Coachways to see if it could be worth hiring out your transportation. Research the area that you are visiting and then plan, plan, and plan some more!
Be Realistic
It is important to set yourself some realistic expectations when going on a whole family trip. Of course, being able to spend a lot of time together is something that is really important. However, you should think about being realistic about your expectations. It is fine to not all do the same things all of the time. Some of the group might want to go to a theme park, for example, but grandma might want to relax by the pool that day with some others. Let everyone choose, and it will make a big difference to how much everyone enjoys themselves.
