When
summertime arrives, many families are out and about. They can’t wait to leave
the school year behind them, along with getting a little break from the daily
work cycle.
Whether
you are planning a nice week or two away from the daily grind or a few day
trips, make them count. Remember, summer goes by at the blink of an eye, so you
want to make every moment count.
That
said there are likely plenty of options on the table for you, so if you have
not already, get planning today.
Make
the Most of Summer
So
that you and your family make the most of your summer travel experiences, keep
a few tips in mind:
1. Booking
Above
all else, make sure you book your trip/s with time to spare. Especially if you're going to Europe. So if you're planning an Italy tour, for an example, Make note that
hotels and attractions tend to fill up over the summertime, so don’t get caught
short.
For
instance, if you are planning on a visit to Southern California, summer is one
of the busiest times of the year.
Many
living in Arizona and Nevada like to escape the heat and head for cooler
weather.
As
such, areas like San Diego and Los Angeles can get quite crowded with tourists.
When this happens, hotels and attractions tend to fill up. By making hotel and
other reservations early, you’re almost assured to get what you want.
Another
tip is to look at a variety of sites to book your hotels, rental cars and airlines.
While
you can deal direct with those businesses, you may find specials via travel
sites.
Spending
some extra time surfing the Internet can pay dividends.
2. Specials
Depending
on when and where you travel, be sure to look out for deals at different
attractions.
Countless
attractions offer deals for members of the military, senior citizens, and kids.
Also
consider going to your choice destination on less crowded days of the week. In
some cases, the venue will lower the price of admission a few dollars, knowing
it is not one of their busiest days.
3. Kids
As
a parent, you know all too well how distracted your children can get at times.
While
their motors may be going a mile a minute, they can lose their focus. As such,
you might find them not enjoying all there is to see and do. Be sure to plan
things out so both they and you don’t over extend yourselves. The last thing a
family vacation or even day trip needs is cranky children and even crankier
parents.
What
if all
your kids want to do are the rides,
while you’re more interested in taking in the scenery?
Come
up with a plan where both parties get what they want.
You
can save the rides for a little later in the day, with the notion that the kids
have to do some sightseeing first. In most cases, your younger ones will
cooperate. This will also spare you having some tired kids to take around to
the things you want to see.
In
the event your summer vacation is sticking closer to home, this doesn’t mean
you can’t get away for a night or two.
As
an example, an Orange County (Calif.) family can still do Disneyland or
Universal Hollywood for an overnight or weekend. By getting out of the house
for more than a day, you get a break from the daily routine. In most cases, the
kids will find it cool too that they get to sleep somewhere else for a night or
two.

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