{"id":7521,"date":"2011-12-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/activity-planning-while-on-family-vacations-abroad\/"},"modified":"2011-12-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-06T00:00:00","slug":"activity-planning-while-on-family-vacations-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/es\/activity-planning-while-on-family-vacations-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Activity Planning While on Family Vacations Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before I became a mom I never quite understood what my mom-friends meant when they would complain about needing a vacation after the vacation. Don\u00b4t we all?\u00a0 But, now I really understand at a cellular level what they meant. Vacations abroad can offer the most enriching cultural, language and horizon-expanding experiences for our children. There\u00b4s no way I would trade that right now just because it is too exhausting. In today\u2019s economy the thought of a family trip across borders is a bit daunting and not for every pocketbook. The beauty of living\u00a0in the U.S. is how diverse and multicultural this country is, so you really don\u2019t even need a passport to experience other cultures and have a unique adventure!<\/p>\n

The key to an enjoyable family vacation is in the planning and in making the whole trip an immersion experience and not a huge to-do list of landmarks, museums, attractions, etc. that must be seen. Instead, plan on immersing your family in a real cultural adventure that will enrich them so much more.<\/p>\n

When your child is old enough to appreciate the adventure, spend some good time planning a trip that will be a learning experience for all. Consider using something like AirBnB<\/a> to find an apartment or house where you can settle in for a while and live the native experience. This method also allows for savings \u2013 renting an apartment or home means you can save money (and calories) by shopping for local foods at local markets and preparing them yourselves.<\/p>\n

Staying active while on an immersion experience abroad will come naturally if you choose a well-planned city or a small town here everything is within walking distance.<\/p>\n