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<\/p>\nVacations are for relaxing and rebooting from the stress of everyday life. And then there\u2019s the family vacation. Yes, you love them but they can get on your last nerve when all you\u2019re trying to do is take it easy and have some fun.<\/p>\n
Here are some ways to take a family vacation minus all the unnecessary hassle.<\/p>\n
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One key ingredient to a good family vacation is to make sure everybody in your family is happy. If everyone\u2019s cool doing just one thing together for the entire time you\u2019re away then great! But odds are that your family\u2019s interests will be a mix of various activities. Maybe dad likes golf and mom likes yoga \u2026 and the kids like anything that doesn\u2019t have to include the parents. Spending days at a theme park might be a dream come true for some but a nightmare for others. Ditto a weekend doing nothing but shopping. When planning your trip take each member of your family into account and see if you can find a destination that can cater to everyone’s interests.<\/p>\n
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Try to go away for the right\u00a0amount of time. A vacation that\u2019s too short might require more planning and travel than some in your family can endure and could result in everyone needing another break just to recover from it. Of course, a vacation that\u2019s too long can start to be a burdensome drag, racking up resentment and unnecessary expenses. A 10-day vacation is thought by many to be an ideal time for a group, giving all involved enough time to relax and not feel like every moment has to be scheduled and spent together.<\/p>\n
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As the saying goes, if you love someone … set them free. Consider taking some \u201cme time\u201d and letting the other members of your family do the same. You may find your vacation to be better for all if the kids are left with childcare while mom and dad head off for a more adult-oriented outing. Going your separate ways during the day and then reconvening for a catch up over dinner could be a great way to spark lively conversation and learn new things about your loved ones.<\/p>\n
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Give each person in your family a chance to plan equal parts of your itinerary. Maybe each family member can be \u201cking for a day\u201d and have a day when what they say goes. Another idea might be to let a different person choose dinner every night. Obviously, some guidance will be required for smaller kids, but the idea should work with all ages if parameters are clearly set and everyone goes into it with goodwill.<\/p>\n
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