Anytime and anywhere your kids come into contact with others there is an increased risk for infections and illness. We hear all these scary news stories about the "bug du jour" that is making everyone sick. We all know airplanes, cruise ships and hotel rooms are petri dishes for germs - just like the school bus, classroom or local shopping mall.
Parents often confuse the price tag of a family vacation vs. the cost of NOT taking a vacation. A vacation doesn't need to be pricey in order to make a HUGE impact on our kids.
Sometimes, "stuff" happens even with the best made vacation plans.The photo here is one I took after witnessing the strength and destruction of hurricane Wilma in Cancun a few years ago.
Planning a family vacation can be like riding a rollercoaster with lots of ups, downs, twists and turns!
It's the job of every grandparent to spoil our Grandkids. This is what gives us joy and happiness. Despite what Bill Cosby says, We're more than just "old people trying to get into heaven". We have a second opportunity to create precious memories with a whole new generation of our family. Of course, we want to give our grandkids the world...and the best way to do that is by taking vacations with our Grandkids.
We're on countdown now people...it's crunch time for summer 2014.
A visit to Hawaii is the perfect choice fun family vacation. Often what draws parents to bring their children to Hawaii is the culture and traditions of the islands known as the Aloha Spirit. The entire Hawaiian culture revolves around "Ohana" or family. Children, better known here as "keikis" are embraced and are an important part of spreading and continuing the Aloha spirit for generations to come. This is why Hawaiian people have such a passion for sharing their beautiful islands and all it's traditions with children. Families are truly welcomed here with open arms.
2014 has been a rough winter for so many families. Lately it seems our staff has been asked repeatedly by our clients for new and innovative family vacation ideas. We thought we'd share some of the most recent winners to help inspire you and to get your family vacation plans in high gear...
Families come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Chances are, at some point in life, just every family will need to deal with accessibility or other unique health issues while on vacation.This may be something as natural as a mom vacationing while pregnant or traveling with an elderly Grandparent. It may also require a bit more detailed planning for a guest flying with a motorized wheelchair or a specific itinerary planned for the comfort of an autistic child.
Why do we say Orlando is the hot family vacation spot to visit for summer vacation 2014? Here 3 BIG reasons why this is the year to pack up the family and go...
