- May 1, 2012
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Don’t we all want to do this? The best part about taking a vacation is meeting the locals. A family vacation is the perfect opportunity to teach children how to make friends. If your kids are shy, help them to be more extroverted. They may resist at first. But it’s up to moms and dads to be the catalyst for their children, if they want them to have a vacation they’ll remember.
Family Vacation: How to Make New Friends and Memories of a LifetimeSmile at people
Smiling is a great way to make new friends and memories on your family vacation. You’re on vacation which is reason enough to smile. Remember … a smile can brighten someone’s day!
Ask someone to take a picture of your family
Instead of mom and or dad taking a photo (they won’t be in the photo), ask a local to snap a photo of your family. This way [...]
- April 18, 2012
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It’s easy to plan your family vacation, right?
Not so fast.
Families are diverse. Everyone has their favorite travel vacation destination. Teens may not want to go on a family vacation because they think they’re too old to hang out with the family. Ugh! What are parents to do?
Never fear, GuestQuest Vacations is here. We take the stress out of planning your family vacation.
5 Hot Tips to Help You Plan Your Family VacationDon’t wait until the last minute
It’s not a good idea to wait until the last minute to plan your family vacation. Why? You could miss out on fantastic deals and specials that only last for a limited time.
Most families take a family vacation each year. Right?
Think about next year’s vacation a few weeks after you come home from this year’s family vacation. Why?
It’s a good way to jumpstart your vacation planning. This way you won’t stress [...]
- April 13, 2012
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There’s no doubt that frequent family travelers have a list of must-haves. But you can’t squeeze everything into a suitcase, car, or carry-on bag. Below is a list of must-haves for families that are ‘seasoned’ travelers and those who are taking their first trip.
7 Frequent Family Travel Must-HavesHealthy family
You probably already know that it’s important to get regular checkups. Your health is a MUST-HAVE for your family travel. Traveling when you’re sick is never a good idea. You won’t have any energy and you can make the people around you sick.
It’s never a good idea to travel with with sick children.
Make sure everyone sees the doctor before you leave on your family vacation. It’s important that your family is in good health to travel. Otherwise, you could find yourself dealing with sickness on your vacation, and you trip will be a short one.
Toys
Family road trips can be fun! [...]
- March 24, 2012
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The latest travel trend is grandparents traveling with grandchildren — with and sometimes without parents. Grandparents traveling with grandchildren can bond with them and create memories that will last a lifetime. Below are tips for grandparents traveling with grandchildren — follow these and you’ll have the time of your life!
Tips for Trendy Grandparents Traveling with GrandchildrenChoose a travel destination that’s “right” for everyone.
It’s important to plan a family vacation that appeals to everyone; otherwise, traveling with grandchildren may not be fun. Ask your grandchildren where they’d like to go and what they’d like to do on vacation. Review all of the travel ideas and plan a vacation that everyone will enjoy.
Air travel.
You don’t want air travel to be your first vacation with your grandchildren. However, after you’ve traveled a few times, plan a beach or adventure vacation that requires you to fly to the destination.
Tip #1: Book non-stop flights [...]
- March 17, 2012
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Does your family travel throughout the year? Are you preserving your family travel memories? Let’s face it; kids don’t stay small and young forever. Before you know it, they’ll be teenagers thinking about which college or university to attend. Don’t allow your family travel memories to slip through your hands. Below are 5 ways you can capture your family travel memories. Revisit them anytime you want!
Preserve Family Travel Memories That Will Last a Lifetime1. Keep a journal. Not only is journaling relaxing, it’s a great way to capture your family travel memories. You don’t have to write pages and pages of your travels. Jot down the key points and funny moments of your family’s vacation. You could have each family member write in the journal or provide them with their own journal so they can write down the travel experience.
2. Bring a netbook, iPad, and or digital camera on your family vacation. [...]
- March 10, 2012
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Traveling with the entire family can be an adventure in and of itself. Kids get tired and cranky as do moms and dads. Lighten up! Family travel is supposed to be enjoyable and fun. Follow the 7 rules for family travel listed below to make your next family vacation the best one yet!
Family Vacation – Don’t Break These 7 Rules for Family Travel1. Choose a family vacation that’s right for the whole family. Before scheduling your next family vacation, vote on it. Gather everyone’s input and weigh the pros and cons of each travel vacation idea. If a vacation is vetoed, explain why. Kids need to understand that while their effort is appreciated, their vacation idea may not be feasible at this time.
2. Select the right time for a family vacation. It’s important to schedule a family vacation that works for everyone. If you kids look forward to summer camp each year, [...]
- October 25, 2009
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Vacation. Vacation. Vacation. Simply go to BeautifulBeach.com. Whether an 8-bedroom beachfront house, a spacious seaside villa, a cozy “Old Florida” cottage, or beachfront condo; whatever your vacation needs, Dune Allen Realty offers a wide selection of vacation properties all along the Beaches of South Walton and the beautiful Scenic 30A from Destin to Panama City Beach. Our properties are easy to view and book online at http://www.BeautifulBeach.com. For special requests, or last minute specials, give us a call at 888-267-2121.
Take advantage of our new Concierge service. Planning on biking? Golfing? Deep-sea fishing? Surfing? Kayaking? No problem, we are at your service and can help you book your activities, as well as have bikes, surfboards, kayaks, chairs and umbrellas delivered to your vacation rental home. We do the work – you have the fun! That’s what a Dune Allen Realty Vacation is all about.
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- September 22, 2008
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At GuestQuest, we’ve heard great travel tips over the years. Here are five we’d like to share with you:
Travel Tip #1: If you have to travel alone, be alert to your surroundings. Always keep your cell phone close to you and avoid carrying a purse that could be easily grabbed. If you must go out late at night, be especially cautious when in an area you don’t know well.
Travel Tip #2: When you’re at your family vacation getaway, don’t give in to your appetite too often. Many people indulge while on trips and wind up suffering with stomach aches and headaches. Be wise and choose your foods carefully.
Travel Tip #3: Ask for the best price. When you call to make a reservation for your next fun family vacation, just inquire as to whether the price you’re being offered is the best deal they can make. Certainly, they might say they can’t go [...]