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