| Family vacation... These two words can bring | | | | staying close to home, you save gas money |
| up many images: fun, family memories and | | | | that can be spent on other things, like a |
| photos, seeing unique and historical places | | | | nice dinner or souvenirs. |
| that you'll remember forever, and of course, | | | | |
| the car trips filled with "Are we there yet?" | | | | Camping is another wonderful family vacation. |
| from the back seat before you even leave the | | | | Even if you're not the "outdoorsy" type, |
| driveway, which make you wonder if you should | | | | camping can be quite enjoyable. If you're |
| even go. | | | | not sure you want to invest in all the |
| | | | equipment before you find out if you enjoy |
| Too often, people think they have to spend a | | | | camping, see if a friend has camping gear you |
| lot of money to have a successful family | | | | can borrow. Many camp grounds offer cabin |
| vacation, going to places like a major theme | | | | rentals, that will allow you to enjoy the |
| park or exotic locations. But, most of the | | | | beauty of nature, but still have a little of |
| time, the most memorable vacations have just | | | | the comforts of home. |
| been when the family has had fun together. | | | | |
| | | | Even if you can't get a week's vacation, take |
| A vacation doesn't always mean traveling long | | | | a day and spend it in the local park or a |
| distances, either. Every area has its own | | | | beach. Take a picnic, bring yard games. |
| unique features, whether it is museums, | | | | Just get out and play together. If it's |
| historic landmarks or natural wonders. Take | | | | winter, find a hill where you can go sled |
| the time to be a tourist in your own | | | | riding and get hot chocolate after to warm |
| backyard: you'll be surprised to see what you | | | | up. Fall? Go apple picking. Spring? Tour a |
| discover. | | | | horticulture center and enjoy the beautiful |
| | | | flowers and trees. |
| Pretend you are new to your town, call the | | | | |
| chamber of commerce and see what they would | | | | The most important part of the family |
| recommend to new visitors to town. Then see | | | | vacation is the family, not the destination. |
| what's of interest to your family. By | | | | Go ahead: have some fun! |