| Family Vacation Tip: Keep the Kids in Mind | | | | Ideal Destinations for Family Vacations |
| Careful planning is essential when taking a trip with | | | | When traveling with the family, it's important to |
| your family. For parents with younger children, it's | | | | keep in mind that not all destinations are |
| imperative to plan for the worst. Kids tend to get | | | | family-friendly. Some are more geared for adults |
| sick at inopportune moments, and vacation time is | | | | while others are too kid-centric. Below are a few |
| no exception. That's why it's always a good idea | | | | destinations that are great for mom, dad, and the |
| to pack cough syrup, aspirin, or any other | | | | kids. Read up about them and choose a family |
| common cold remedy to use at the first sign of | | | | vacation destination the entire family will enjoy. |
| illness. | | | | Family Vacation to London |
| If you and the family are flying, it's often best to | | | | Upon arrival in the English region of this massive |
| plan an early morning trip. There are a greater | | | | island, it is important to include travel outside of |
| number of delays as the day goes on, which can | | | | London for the full British experience. England's |
| increase the likelihood of children becoming antsy. | | | | most southwestern tip of Cornwall is home to the |
| Also, try to reserve aisle seats or seats near the | | | | legendary sea-cliffs below Penzance and the |
| bulkhead, which provide more leg room. | | | | dramatic peninsula of Land's End where a 25 mile |
| Planning the trip together with your children is also | | | | trail will take you along some of the most |
| a way to ensure a smooth trip. Children, especially | | | | beautiful stretches of ocean. Cornwall is also |
| teenagers, will feel more involved with the | | | | known for its architectural landmarks, including |
| vacation and likely cut down on complaints over | | | | Cotehele, a most impressive Tudor mansion and |
| the course of your trip. | | | | museum along the river Tamar. Travel northeast |
| Family Vacation Tip: Establish an Emergency Plan | | | | to encounter ancient towns nestled in the |
| Emergency planning is an often-overlooked, but | | | | picturesque countryside of The Cotswolds. This |
| key part of preparing for a family vacation. | | | | region is extremely popular for a glimpse into the |
| Before you embark on your trip, it's good to go | | | | idyllic English lifestyle with its 14th century stone |
| over with your children what to do in case of an | | | | and thatched roof cottages and cobblestone |
| emergency. Memorizing important numbers and | | | | alleys. Keep in mind that the southern regions are |
| addresses of where you're staying can help | | | | heavily traveled in the months of July and August |
| prevent further complications in the case of | | | | by locals and foreigners alike due to the warmer |
| separation, especially with young children. | | | | weather. |