Family trips are considered an annual event for most families.  Family trips bring siblings and parents closer by spending quality time with one another.  The hardest part of a family trip is deciding where to go.  Each family member may have a different interest; therefore, it’s important to pick destinations with an array of activities which may include historical sites, adventures, beaches, water sports, museums and amusement parks.  Not every location will satisfy the wants of each family member, but choosing the destination with the most diversity will make for a more harmonious trip.

Family vacations are categorized by the activities or interests of the family.  The most common family vacations are those associated with beach, sun and water sports.  Some hot spots for these include: Florida, Cancun and Mexico, which provide all-inclusive resorts with activities, water sports and programs for all age groups.  For a more natural destination, which may include camping, hiking and wildlife, places of interest may include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and Colorado. Another major category of interest in family vacations are historical sites, which include Charleston, SC, Williamsburg, VA, Paris and London.  But don't limit your vacation ideas to these; look in your own backyard.  Some beautiful state campgrounds throughout the country have a wide variety of activities to suit every interest.

As you can see, the family vacation itinerary can be quite complicated when discussed at the dinner table.  Everyone has their preference as to what’s considered a vacation.  To some. it’s relaxing on the beaches of Cancun or Mexico.  To others, it may be three mile hikes and camping, or discovering the history of our nation.  Whatever the interest maybe, it’s of the utmost importance that quality time is spent with one another and each family member finds fulfillment with an activity of their interest. 
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by Laura Breite - www.MotheringGuide.com
San Diego, CA
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