Love it or hate it, planning your family vacation can be a daunting task. One of those tasks where you just sit there and wonder where to start. When I was planning our trip to Iceland earlier this year, I had to do so much research to figure out what there was to see and do, before I could even get to the pointing of choosing, planning and booking our activities. Luckily, after planning so many trips, I’ve worked out a process, created some tools, and have some trusted resources that make the process easier.
First, I go to the library to find some guidebooks to peruse. Then I start a Pinterest board and start scouring Pinterest for relevant articles. I save the ones that have recommendations, reviews, and tips for future reference. As a family we review guidebooks, blog posts, videos, and pictures to figure out where we want to go and what we want to do. We work out a budget, figure out when we are going, and start looking into flights and hotels. Then I get into the nitty gritty details, build out an itinerary, book tours and activities, make dining reservations, and make a note of all the tips and info we might need for the trip.
While this process has become second nature to me, I know it isn’t as easy for other folks. Since one of my goals with this blog is to make family vacation planning easier, I decided to boil down that knowledge and process into a Family Vacation Planning Kit.
Family Vacation Planning Kit
The family vacation planning kit is a step-by-step guide to planning your family trip including:
- Family questionnaires
- Travel tips
- Budget template
- Family vacation planning checklist & timeline
The Family Vacation Planning Kit is available for download for all We3Travel newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t already subscribed, sign up today! Not only will you get the free downloadable Family Vacation Planning Kit, you’ll get monthly updates on family travel destinations, deals, giveaways, and more.
Even if you aren’t ready to subscribe, you can still download the Family Vacation Planning Checklist to get started.
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Tamara Gruber is the Founder and Publisher of We3Travel. A former marketing executive and travel advisor, Tamara is an award-winning travel writer and recognized expert in family travel. Tamara is a member of SATW and the Adventure Travel Trade Association, and serves on the Board of the Family Travel Association. She is also the publisher of YourTimetoFly.com and the co-host of the Vacation Mavens travel podcast.
