Talk About Past Family Vacations While Eating Thanksgiving Dinner<\/h2>\n

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As everyone is sitting around the dinner table, devouring the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pumpkin pie, start a conversation about past family vacations. Every member of your family will have a memory they will want to share. And trust me when I say they will be more than ready to grab their calendars and block out time off for your next family vacation.<\/p>\n

Of course, everyone will have their own ideas of where you should go and what you should do. But, hey, what\u2019s better than a lively conversation around the Thanksgiving dinner table?!<\/p>\n

If it doesn\u2019t seem like you can all agree on one destination, start to discuss past family vacations. Have everyone think about what they liked and didn\u2019t like about those destinations. This can be helpful when planning a family vacation because it allows you to come up with destinations that are similar to those you have liked in the past.<\/p>\n

There will be times when you can choose family vacation destinations further away from home. But if a couple of the kids have time restraints for next year, it may be best to plan a family vacation closer to home. Or closer to where they live. This will ensure everyone can enjoy a little time together during a family vacation.<\/p>\n

Activities to Consider for Your Next Family Vacation<\/h2>\n

Once you all have agreed on a family vacation destination, you can start to talk about the more important parts of the vacation. You know\u2026 the activities you will all do together!<\/p>\n

When it comes to activities, you must keep everyone\u2019s age and limitations in mind. Younger grandkids won\u2019t be able to go zip lining high up in the trees. But they can go swimming at the base of a waterfall. And you might not be capable of doing that 12-mile hike your youngest son wants to tackle. But you can watch the grandkids while your kids tackle the strenuous hike.<\/p>\n

Speaking of watching the grandkids. You must make sure you plan a little downtime for everyone on your next family vacation. As you are sitting around the dinner table this Thanksgiving, you might want to discuss what that could look like. Maybe you all decide to split up for an afternoon. A few of you can head down to the pool while others nap, read a book, or check in on social media.<\/p>\n

One last thing you might want to discuss before everyone heads back home is where you will all stay. Some families prefer the amenities at hotels and resorts. Others prefer the coziness and chaos that a rental home brings. Your decision may be based on the size of your family, the amount of cooking and cleaning you want to do, and whether you want a little quiet time at night. If your kids stay up much later than you do, then hotel rooms may be your best option. However, if you want as much together time as possible, a rental home will allow just that.<\/p>\n