A Guide to Stress-Free Family Vacations | A Presentation by Karen Kajmowicz

A GUIDE TO

STRESSFREE FAMILY VACATIONS

A Presentation by: Karen Kajmowicz

FAMILY VACATIONS DON'T HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL

ASSIGN A CO-PILOT DON'T DRIVE DISTRACTED! A solid solution to mitigating the driver's distractions is to assign the road trip's co-pilot. The co-pilot can handle navigation, any incoming phone calls, serve as a buffer between fighting children, and watch for exits and road signs.

PREPARE FOR UNEXPECTED WEATHER

DEPENDING ON THE ROAD TRIP'S DESTINATION AND THE SEASON OF TRAVEL, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR SUCH WEATHER CONDITIONS TO BE EXPERIENCED AS SLEET, HIGH WINDS, HEAVY RAIN, AND EVEN SNOW. One preparation that is possible is making sure the car is safely equipped for these conditions. A set of snow chains in the trunk can be wise. One should prepare the family as well, with waterproof jackets, gloves, hats, and layering warm clothes just in case.

PLAN EVERYONE "RELAXATION" TIME WHILE FAMILY VACATIONS ARE INTENDED TO BE FUN AND EXCITING, EVERYONE REQUIRES A BREAK, EVEN THE KIDS. LACK OF DOWNTIME CAN LEAD TO TANTRUMS AT INOPPORTUNE PLACES.

SET AND STICK TO A BUDGET Determining a budget is the ideal way to track expenses and ensure that overspending does not occur. Establishing a budget ahead of time means that there is awareness of when the pre-determined limit is approaching so unfortunate surprises do not happen.