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The Pursuit of Family Holiday Happiness

2/7/2018

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It’s about this time of year that many of us start planning a break away to sunnier shores. With those thoughts, however, come the questions surrounding where to go, what to see and how to travel with young children.
 
Add to that the most common question asked by many parents….is it even possible to have a happy family holiday with toddlers in tow?
This concern can lead to many families opting for a pretty conservative break – a resort with a kids club – and if that’s genuinely your happy place then all power to you, read no further. However, I’ve always struggled to sit beside a pool for more than a few hours without boredom setting in, so the thought of doing that for a week or more surrounded by hundreds of other families feels like the antithesis of a holiday for me.
If you’re on a similar wavelength and crave a more interactive holiday, then having kids in tow is far from a barrier; it’s quite the opposite. They provide the perfect motive to get out and about and really see a country properly.
Children have an amazing capacity to soak everything up, to see richness even in the poorest of conditions and to bridge both language and socio-economic divides. There is a sense of understanding, of innocence and of acceptance – things that we tend to lose along the way to adulthood – and it is refreshing to see it first hand in our children and be motivated to reach out and find those qualities within ourselves again.

Best of all, travelling with young kids makes you slow down and really take in the whole experience. Jumping out of the car at every scenic viewpoint and snapping a quick selfie just doesn’t cut it when you have children in tow. They want to build that giant sand castle on the beach, pick those wild flowers on the hillside and join in with the football game being played by the local kids in the park. This makes you stop too, adding in a deeper appreciation of your surroundings along with facilitating more genuine interactions with other travellers and local people.
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Sure, there will be some days that are harder than others when your kid is tired (or just plain grumpy!) but in reality you get those days at home too. You will find, however, that if you plan your days well, making sure you have enough down time for your child to just be a kid and kick a ball, have an afternoon nap in a proper bed or play with some toys, then you can minimise the tears and have a happier time travelling as a family.
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​And never underestimate the power of food - ‘hangry’ kids are never nice to be around! As adults, we tend to push ourselves and keep going even when we’re running on empty. However, kids are not as resilient as we are and when we travel, our daily schedule tends to be a lot looser than at home. It is therefore important to make sure that regardless of what your day holds, you plan to sit down and eat regular meals. It’s also a good idea to have plenty of snacks for in between times – you never know when that train is going to be delayed or the traffic stops you from getting to your destination as scheduled.

Overall, you will find that travelling with young children not only changes the local’s perspective about you as tourists in their country, providing opportunities for interaction not found when travelling solo, but will also change the way you see the place you are visiting. It’s not always easy, but can’t the same be said for any part of parenting?  The pay back is an intensely rewarding experience that will grow strong family bonds and provide memories that will last a lifetime.
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Happy holidaying! 
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25/7/2018 10:56:15 pm

One of the best photos to shoot are those families who are having a good time during their breaks. In my work, I am not just trying to capture good photos, but I get to it that I should capture great moments. Real moments of happiness are so rare nowadays. Family is a very important matter of life, without them I do not imagine my life. I am so proud of those families who are strong, even though they are struggling in life.

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14/8/2018 02:16:55 pm

This pursuit maybe futile if any member of the family did not agree to go with you. It's best if you talk to each other more so you can be sure if the place you all decided to go to is the best choice for everyone and not just with a select few. The one who never really wanted to go will most likely end up sleeping or sulking the whole time. This isn't good because it's supposed to be a bonding activity. My son is very easy to please. My husband on the other hand kept saying yes to everything but always end up complaining.

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Carolyn Carson link
20/8/2018 07:45:35 pm

Those pictures look great! Thank you for sharing it with us. I really appreciate it. I love travelling and also love to capture interesting moments by taking photos.

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11/11/2018 03:54:11 am

Taking a holiday with family is such a blessing. Aside from it gives you an advantage, it is the way to become closer and have time with family. Working is really stressful nowadays, but I guess that this kind of treat to ourselves would be a big help for us to unwind from stressful work loads. My children give me the coolest ideas every time we hang out and plan for travelling. It is really true that they are the best gifts you could ever receive.

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Ethel Crowley link
5/9/2018 11:30:21 pm

I love the idea of this holiday happiness. Last year I acknowledged that the management of the gifting progress felt cumbersome, so this year. I love it! Thanks!!

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    My name is Fiona Rouse. As Director of Adventure Together I am excited to be able to share my stories and knowledge with you, hopefully giving you and your family the inspiration to get off the beaten track.

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