Vacations......
We are all presently in an environment and times, wherein both individuals and families are planning and proceeding on vacations with increased regularity, both within and outside their country. There are commensurately numerous options available to all of us from the likes of Cox & Kings or Thomas Cook that arrange for your vacation travel, and then there are Mahindra Holidays or Country Club that provide you the facility of accommodation and stay during your planned vacations. And then there are many other smaller operators as well.
In this spectrum, an un-noticed global player is QVI Club, that provides for subsidized but very high standard accommodation during planned vacations, at numerous resorts around the world, which provides for accommodation at resorts with 4 Star to 7 Star facilities to it’s MEMBERS. The choice of the resorts and locations is vast and exclusive, and unbelievably it costs less than Rs 4000/- per night for a family of four!!! And this is at today's rates......and, inflation proof for next 30 years!!!
THE BEST PART is, that one can also exercise the inherent option of ‘earning’ through network marketing, while becoming a member of this exclusive club. NO ONE ELSE PROVIDES YOU WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY. By making a little effort, one can even manage to have a 30 years package (providing with 15 days vacations each year) fully reimbursed in 4-5 years. Smaller packages will take lesser time.
Quest Vacation International (QVI) Club (http://www.qviclub.com/) is an exciting flexible vacation membership club that offers access to thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide. QVI Club is a part of the QI Group, the details of which can be known by following this link http://www.qi-ltd.com/overview.html
Through QVI Club's 5 different types of membership, and various promotional holiday packages, one can find a vacation package that is flexible enough to suit the needs of oneself and the family.
QVI Club is one of the fastest-growing vacation clubs in the world, and It is constantly expanding it’s resort portfolio to ensure an inventory of high quality resorts to meet rising demands. With it’s further tie up with Xchangeworld ( http://www.xchangeworld.com/) it has further enhanced it’s portfolio of exceptional resorts.
QVI Club has recently appointed VANAMALA (http://www.vanamala-india.com/about.html) as it’s Indian arm in Mumbai, and it will be fully functional to address the requirements of it’s clients in India by Dec 2010.
Now, let’s have a look at what this QVI Club has on offer. The detailed powerpoint presentation can be downloaded from this page link http://www.vanamala-india.com/downloads.html . It is under the heading ‘QVI Training Presentation’.
Comparisons are inevitable, especially with the regional/local players (more so because they have been seen and heard more over the years). The comparative data is available, and I have done my bit regarding this aspect. You may too do a similar exercise at your end, for a deeper personal satisfaction. My business ethics prohibits me from promoting it this way.
Yes, now did we miss out on the most important aspect, or have you overlooked it inadvertently? You are right…….how to ‘earn’ in the process of becoming an ESTEEMED MEMBER!! Otherwise, the second option is to forget about the 'earning' part (look who's talking) and just move around the world and enjoy by making your pick. Prerogative of CHOICE, is finally yours.
In this spectrum, an un-noticed global player is QVI Club, that provides for subsidized but very high standard accommodation during planned vacations, at numerous resorts around the world, which provides for accommodation at resorts with 4 Star to 7 Star facilities to it’s MEMBERS. The choice of the resorts and locations is vast and exclusive, and unbelievably it costs less than Rs 4000/- per night for a family of four!!! And this is at today's rates......and, inflation proof for next 30 years!!!
THE BEST PART is, that one can also exercise the inherent option of ‘earning’ through network marketing, while becoming a member of this exclusive club. NO ONE ELSE PROVIDES YOU WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY. By making a little effort, one can even manage to have a 30 years package (providing with 15 days vacations each year) fully reimbursed in 4-5 years. Smaller packages will take lesser time.
Quest Vacation International (QVI) Club (http://www.qviclub.com/) is an exciting flexible vacation membership club that offers access to thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide. QVI Club is a part of the QI Group, the details of which can be known by following this link http://www.qi-ltd.com/overview.html
Through QVI Club's 5 different types of membership, and various promotional holiday packages, one can find a vacation package that is flexible enough to suit the needs of oneself and the family.
QVI Club is one of the fastest-growing vacation clubs in the world, and It is constantly expanding it’s resort portfolio to ensure an inventory of high quality resorts to meet rising demands. With it’s further tie up with Xchangeworld ( http://www.xchangeworld.com/) it has further enhanced it’s portfolio of exceptional resorts.
QVI Club has recently appointed VANAMALA (http://www.vanamala-india.com/about.html) as it’s Indian arm in Mumbai, and it will be fully functional to address the requirements of it’s clients in India by Dec 2010.
Now, let’s have a look at what this QVI Club has on offer. The detailed powerpoint presentation can be downloaded from this page link http://www.vanamala-india.com/downloads.html . It is under the heading ‘QVI Training Presentation’.
Comparisons are inevitable, especially with the regional/local players (more so because they have been seen and heard more over the years). The comparative data is available, and I have done my bit regarding this aspect. You may too do a similar exercise at your end, for a deeper personal satisfaction. My business ethics prohibits me from promoting it this way.
Yes, now did we miss out on the most important aspect, or have you overlooked it inadvertently? You are right…….how to ‘earn’ in the process of becoming an ESTEEMED MEMBER!! Otherwise, the second option is to forget about the 'earning' part (look who's talking) and just move around the world and enjoy by making your pick. Prerogative of CHOICE, is finally yours.
QVI CLUB
QNet, through QVI Club offers a selection of vacation and travel product packages to nearly 3,000 resorts worldwide. QVI Club shows what vacation ownership is all about -- fun, flexibility and long-term value.
The driving passion and motivation has always been to help QVI Club members uncover an exciting world of travel choices. QVI Club opens the door for you to explore the world and experience first-hand the beauty of different cultures, traditions and ways of life -- and always at affordable prices.
What is QVI Club? Quest Vacation International (QVI) Club is an exciting flexible vacation membership club that offers access to thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide. Through QVI Club's 5 different types of membership, and it's various promotional holiday packages, one can find a vacation package that is flexible enough to suit the needs of oneself and the family. QVI Club is a passport to an exciting new world of personalized vacation and travel. QVI Club strives to give their members the benefits of adventure, relaxation, and superior accommodation. At QVI Club, the holiday product line of QNet, members come first! It's passion has always been to help the members explore the world and experience first-hand the beauty of different cultures, traditions and ways of life – and always at affordable prices.
Membership And Packages: QVI Club membership has an underlying mission to strengthen the bond between QVI members and their loved ones as they go to fascinating new places while spending quality time together. Discover the immeasurable satisfaction of owning your vacation. QVI Club offers a selection of vacation products which include holiday memberships for 30 years, access to XchangeWorld with a list of nearly 3,000 resorts worldwide and special holiday packages. All aim to bring you unforgettable travel memories from a variety of resorts throughout your membership. You can choose to make your vacation as adventurous or as relaxing as you want it to be. QVI Club can take you there without worries. That is what vacation ownership is really all about: fun, flexibility and long-term value
What Do You Get?
Memberships: The adventure of exploring new places, the certainty of a guaranteed accommodation, the opportunity to enhance the bond with your loved ones, and pride in owning your own vacation that you can leave behind as a legacy for your children, are just some of the features that make QVI Club your special partner for a lifetime. Select type of membership that is suit to your needs:
-Diamond Vacation Club Membership:
QNet, through QVI Club offers a selection of vacation and travel product packages to nearly 3,000 resorts worldwide. QVI Club shows what vacation ownership is all about -- fun, flexibility and long-term value.
The driving passion and motivation has always been to help QVI Club members uncover an exciting world of travel choices. QVI Club opens the door for you to explore the world and experience first-hand the beauty of different cultures, traditions and ways of life -- and always at affordable prices.
What is QVI Club? Quest Vacation International (QVI) Club is an exciting flexible vacation membership club that offers access to thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide. Through QVI Club's 5 different types of membership, and it's various promotional holiday packages, one can find a vacation package that is flexible enough to suit the needs of oneself and the family. QVI Club is a passport to an exciting new world of personalized vacation and travel. QVI Club strives to give their members the benefits of adventure, relaxation, and superior accommodation. At QVI Club, the holiday product line of QNet, members come first! It's passion has always been to help the members explore the world and experience first-hand the beauty of different cultures, traditions and ways of life – and always at affordable prices.
Membership And Packages: QVI Club membership has an underlying mission to strengthen the bond between QVI members and their loved ones as they go to fascinating new places while spending quality time together. Discover the immeasurable satisfaction of owning your vacation. QVI Club offers a selection of vacation products which include holiday memberships for 30 years, access to XchangeWorld with a list of nearly 3,000 resorts worldwide and special holiday packages. All aim to bring you unforgettable travel memories from a variety of resorts throughout your membership. You can choose to make your vacation as adventurous or as relaxing as you want it to be. QVI Club can take you there without worries. That is what vacation ownership is really all about: fun, flexibility and long-term value
What Do You Get?
- Great vacations for 30 years at today’s prices
- The ability to transfer ownership to children, grandchildren and other loved ones
- The option to share or loan your vacation membership to family, friends and associates
- An exclusive selection of QVI Club Home Resorts
- An exclusive membership to XchangeWorld that will take you to more than 3000 exciting destinations worldwide, including India.
- Allotment of number of Tracking Centres (21, 13, 7, 5, 3 0r 1) commensurate to the vacation package purchased, with each (one) tracking centre having an earning potential of Rs 2.99 crore per year.
Memberships: The adventure of exploring new places, the certainty of a guaranteed accommodation, the opportunity to enhance the bond with your loved ones, and pride in owning your own vacation that you can leave behind as a legacy for your children, are just some of the features that make QVI Club your special partner for a lifetime. Select type of membership that is suit to your needs:
-Diamond Vacation Club Membership:
- Two-week vacation every year for 30 years
- Occupancy for up to four persons
- A total of 60 weeks (420 nights)
- Exclusive Membership to XchangeWorld
- One-week vacation every year for 30 years
- Occupancy for up to four persons
- A total of 30 weeks (210 nights)
- Exclusive Membership to XchangeWorld
- One-week vacation every two years for 30 years
- Occupancy for up to four persons
- A total of 15 weeks (105 nights)
- Exclusive Membership to XchangeWorld
- One-week vacation every alternative year for 10 years
- Occupancy for up to four persons
- A total of 6 weeks with the 6th week utilised any year of the membership (42 nights)
- Access to home resorts, limited collection resorts and XchangeWorld resorts worldwide
- One-week vacation every alternative year for 5 years
- Occupancy for up to four persons
- A total of 3 weeks (21 nights)
- Access to home resorts, limited collection resorts and XchangeWorld resorts worldwide
(As of now, there are no promotional rates which are on offer, and hence the column is intentionally left blank.)
Membership Benefits of QVI Club
QVI Club is a world of choice for you and family or loved once. At QVI explore the world and experience the beauty of different cultures, traditions and way of life always at an affordable price. QVI Club Memberships are for your enjoyment during your leisure time. It’s for you and your loved once to spend real quality time together. QVI is for you to retreat, reflect, rejuvenate and renew on a relaxing holiday!
Remember, QVI Memberships are NOT for:
Remember, QVI Memberships are NOT for:
- Business travel or cities only travel.
- Specific, must-travel dates or peak periods travel only.
- Last minute booking.
- Specific destination travel only.
QVI is in India NOW!!!
QVI has now tied up with Vanamala Hotels Travel and Tourism Services Pvt Ltd as their esteemed service provider in India.
About Vanamala
Vanamala is your passport to an exciting new world of personalised vacation and travel. It strives to give the members the benefits of adventure, relaxation, and well-appointed accommodation. Together with QVI Club, it offers flexible vacation memberships with access to thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide. Through QVI Club's 5 different types of membership, and it's various promotional holiday packages, you can find a vacation package that is flexible enough to suit the needs of yourself and your family.
Vanamala understands that life is too short to let it pass by without the companionship of family and friends. It endeavours to help the members nurture their relationships through it's club memberships, by strengthening the bond between it's members and their loved ones as they go to fascinating new places while spending quality time together.
The adventure of exploring new places, the opportunity to enhance the bond with your loved ones, and pride in owning your own vacation that you can leave behind as a legacy for your children, are just some of the features that make Vanamala your special partner for a lifetime.
They are committed to giving you the most of what you desire in a vacation by providing you with truly unique travel experiences that you can look forward to with them.
Vanamala Hotels Travel & Tourism Services Pvt Limited Unit 225, 2nd Floor
Trade Centre
Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra - East
Mumbai 400051
(Opposite the BKC MTNL Office)
Tel: +91 22 26405850, +91 22 2640 6117
Email: customercare@vanamala-india.com
MORE WAYS TO REACH QVI! Besides the Vanamala office numbers, one can also reach QVI through the International number
+603 7949 8288, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more details on the fee structure in INR, which is inclusive of service tax, go to this link http://www.vanamala-india.com/about.html
About Vanamala
Vanamala is your passport to an exciting new world of personalised vacation and travel. It strives to give the members the benefits of adventure, relaxation, and well-appointed accommodation. Together with QVI Club, it offers flexible vacation memberships with access to thousands of hotels and resorts worldwide. Through QVI Club's 5 different types of membership, and it's various promotional holiday packages, you can find a vacation package that is flexible enough to suit the needs of yourself and your family.
Vanamala understands that life is too short to let it pass by without the companionship of family and friends. It endeavours to help the members nurture their relationships through it's club memberships, by strengthening the bond between it's members and their loved ones as they go to fascinating new places while spending quality time together.
The adventure of exploring new places, the opportunity to enhance the bond with your loved ones, and pride in owning your own vacation that you can leave behind as a legacy for your children, are just some of the features that make Vanamala your special partner for a lifetime.
They are committed to giving you the most of what you desire in a vacation by providing you with truly unique travel experiences that you can look forward to with them.
Vanamala Hotels Travel & Tourism Services Pvt Limited Unit 225, 2nd Floor
Trade Centre
Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra - East
Mumbai 400051
(Opposite the BKC MTNL Office)
Tel: +91 22 26405850, +91 22 2640 6117
Email: customercare@vanamala-india.com
MORE WAYS TO REACH QVI! Besides the Vanamala office numbers, one can also reach QVI through the International number
+603 7949 8288, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more details on the fee structure in INR, which is inclusive of service tax, go to this link http://www.vanamala-india.com/about.html
Official Links
- http://www.qnet.net/products/holidays/qvi_club/introduction/en/
- http://www.qviclub.com/
- http://www.questolife.com/qvi/
- http://www.xchangeworld.com/
- http://www.qviclub.com/
- http://www.questolife.com/qvi/
- http://www.xchangeworld.com/
Benefits of a Resort Over Hotel, When Taking Family for a Vacation
By Chris S Work
Parents know that vacationing with the whole family can be a challenge. Sometimes taking the family can be so exhausting that parents feel like it is the farthest thing from a vacation. Finding family friendly places that fit a family sized budget can be overwhelming and bring on the stresses of family vacation long before you even leave home. But a family vacation doesn't have to be this stressful! If you are considering a family vacation in the future, you should know the benefits in choosing a resort over a hotel.
Save Money
Many families feel a pinch when paying for a vacation. This is often a valid concern when you are paying for everything separately and for multiple people, as the costs can really add up. Resorts ease this pain by including much more for your money. A growing number of resorts offer all-inclusive packages which can not only be a great deal, but also has the advantage of letting you know how much the vacation will really cost up front. Not to mention they often run substantial promotions.
Something for Everyone
An important benefit of resorts is that they specialize in providing an enjoyable experience for everyone in the family, regardless of age and interest differences. Programs are purposely designed with variety. Particularly those resorts who advertise to families offer child friendly activities, entertainment and excursions. The best part is that while your child's every desire is being catered to, parents can indulge in their own idea of vacation. Resorts typically hire qualified staff members who are experienced in childcare and children's programs. This allows parents to relax and enjoy themselves, while knowing their children are doing the same.
Convenience
Resorts are focused on making your experience a good one. They recognize that you are there to relax. Unlike a hotel that often caters primarily to business guests, resorts expect their guests to be there for leisure. This mindset creates a relaxing environment where everything you need and want to do, is often brought to you and available on the resort's property. This amounts to a luxury of conveniences. And if you do want to venture away from the resort, they often offer organized day trips or shuttles to nearby attractions. You also have the convenience of having resort staff that speak your language, can give you free and valuable tourist advice, arrange your transportation, and know the area well. Resorts may even have the added convenience of allowing you to pay for everything altogether and eliminate the hassles of currency exchange.
Value in Resort Services
If you are looking for a spa, want to golf, shop for souvenirs, or want to enjoy some outdoor recreation...chances are you do not have to leave the resort. Resorts are designed to be a place to play, not just sleep. And what is even better is that resorts commonly provide you with all the equipment you need for their activities, as well as childcare. At the end of the day when you are hungry from all the excitement, you will be pleased to know that your resort has excellent dining on the property.
Safety Concerns
Often when traveling outside of the country, parents are faced with the realities of safety issues. When you book a hotel, you don't always know what the area is like and what kind of safety issues you might encounter. Travelers also do not know the exact quality standards or health issues that may become a concern at hotels. When you stay at a resort, despite the standards of a foreign country, you can expect that the resort will uphold international standards and be a safe place to stay. Hotels are more likely to host locals or tourists from neighboring countries and be mainly concerned with the standards of these guests. But resorts are used to hosting guests from all over the world and know what even the pickiest customer expects. Resorts also tend to staff people who directly work to ensure your safety.
Resorts definitely have their benefits when it comes to vacationing with the whole family.
Parents know that vacationing with the whole family can be a challenge. Sometimes taking the family can be so exhausting that parents feel like it is the farthest thing from a vacation. Finding family friendly places that fit a family sized budget can be overwhelming and bring on the stresses of family vacation long before you even leave home. But a family vacation doesn't have to be this stressful! If you are considering a family vacation in the future, you should know the benefits in choosing a resort over a hotel.
Save Money
Many families feel a pinch when paying for a vacation. This is often a valid concern when you are paying for everything separately and for multiple people, as the costs can really add up. Resorts ease this pain by including much more for your money. A growing number of resorts offer all-inclusive packages which can not only be a great deal, but also has the advantage of letting you know how much the vacation will really cost up front. Not to mention they often run substantial promotions.
Something for Everyone
An important benefit of resorts is that they specialize in providing an enjoyable experience for everyone in the family, regardless of age and interest differences. Programs are purposely designed with variety. Particularly those resorts who advertise to families offer child friendly activities, entertainment and excursions. The best part is that while your child's every desire is being catered to, parents can indulge in their own idea of vacation. Resorts typically hire qualified staff members who are experienced in childcare and children's programs. This allows parents to relax and enjoy themselves, while knowing their children are doing the same.
Convenience
Resorts are focused on making your experience a good one. They recognize that you are there to relax. Unlike a hotel that often caters primarily to business guests, resorts expect their guests to be there for leisure. This mindset creates a relaxing environment where everything you need and want to do, is often brought to you and available on the resort's property. This amounts to a luxury of conveniences. And if you do want to venture away from the resort, they often offer organized day trips or shuttles to nearby attractions. You also have the convenience of having resort staff that speak your language, can give you free and valuable tourist advice, arrange your transportation, and know the area well. Resorts may even have the added convenience of allowing you to pay for everything altogether and eliminate the hassles of currency exchange.
Value in Resort Services
If you are looking for a spa, want to golf, shop for souvenirs, or want to enjoy some outdoor recreation...chances are you do not have to leave the resort. Resorts are designed to be a place to play, not just sleep. And what is even better is that resorts commonly provide you with all the equipment you need for their activities, as well as childcare. At the end of the day when you are hungry from all the excitement, you will be pleased to know that your resort has excellent dining on the property.
Safety Concerns
Often when traveling outside of the country, parents are faced with the realities of safety issues. When you book a hotel, you don't always know what the area is like and what kind of safety issues you might encounter. Travelers also do not know the exact quality standards or health issues that may become a concern at hotels. When you stay at a resort, despite the standards of a foreign country, you can expect that the resort will uphold international standards and be a safe place to stay. Hotels are more likely to host locals or tourists from neighboring countries and be mainly concerned with the standards of these guests. But resorts are used to hosting guests from all over the world and know what even the pickiest customer expects. Resorts also tend to staff people who directly work to ensure your safety.
Resorts definitely have their benefits when it comes to vacationing with the whole family.
Six Good Reasons To Take A Family Vacation
By Jolana Klobouk
When I was young, family vacations with my parents consisted of driving for a week from place to place in a hot stifling car. My parents had the knack of picking the hottest week of the summer to do so. In spite of that, we still had fun, managed to find interesting sites to explore and those are the memories that I still have.
I discovered the joy of travel to far reaching destinations on my own by the time I turned 18. Jumping on a plane and heading off to Brazil, Europe or cruising the Caribbean, has turned into a life long passion my whole family now enjoys with me.
Family vacations have evolved over the years. There have never been more choices, more variety and more options available for family vacations as there is today. Especially since 9/11, the focus on family and community and played a strong role in our society. The travel industry has noticed and has geared up for families. From all-inclusive vacation packages and cruises, which are equipped with kids clubs and special activities; to resorts that supply a nanny for your stay, it's never been a better time for families to travel.
Still not sure? Here are just a few of the benefits of taking a family vacation:
1. The family that plays together, stays together..... It is a time to get away from it all. Away from work, the phone calls, the kid's activities, the daily to do list. This is a great opportunity to spend time as a family and get to know each other. Go for a hike, build a sandcastle, explore a museum. There is more time to talk and spend time together without the daily distractions.
2. Teach your children well.... Travel is an excellent learning tool for kids. They can have the opportunity to learn about things first hand they may have learned in school, read about or saw on TV. Any destination can offer this learning experience whether it is a few hours drive away from you home or in Europe. Family vacations will teach children about different cultures, food, history, geography, climate, environment and so much more. The best part is that it's way more fun for them then learning it through homework!
3. New experiences they will never forget..... Family vacations provide a whole new venue for experiences that your kids never would have had otherwise. We took a family cruise last winter, and it was my 9-year-old son's first cruise. We told him all about the ship and showed him pictures but I don't think he could quite grasp what it was really going to be like. We landed in Fort Lauderdale and as we were driving to the port, we could see our ship in the distance. He was excited but still very nonchalant. Once we got to the port and pulled up alongside the ship, he looked up and up and up at the enormous ship, his mouth dropped open and he gasped in amazement. That reaction was worth the price of the whole trip and is something I know our family will always remember.
4. Life is an adventure, especially on vacation.... Even if you are not particularly brave there are still many ways to experience the adventures that lie in every corner of our planet. It may be as simple as going to the zoo at your destination and seeing the animals that are local to that habitat or taking a jungle tour though the Amazon. There is so much to see and do, pick the adventures that appeal to your family and do them together.
5. Your kids won't be kids forever.... Doesn't seem like yesterday that the teenager that just borrowed your car, was in diapers and day-care? Most parents agree that time seems to fly by quickly and those babies are grown before you know it. There will come a time that your children will have lives of their own and sad as it may seem, spending time with Mom and Dad will not be anywhere near the top of their list. Take the time for a family vacation while they still want your company.
6. Time to kick back and relax...... Now this part is important. One of the main reasons to take a vacation is to get some rest and recharge. It is important for everyone so don't over do it. Try and schedule an active day followed by a more relaxing day. It's hard to do in some destinations where there is so much to see and do like Disney World, but trust me. The kids will be less tired and cranky and it will give you a reason to come back to the destination again!
I know this all sounds so good, it makes you want to book that trip you've been putting off doesn't it? Well, I will add in a dose of reality here and include a few negatives. There are some natural stresses to travelling. Planes get delayed, kids get cranky, families can have too much of a good thing and get on each other's nerves. The list can go on, but don't let that discourage you, the advantages are too numerous to ignore.
So whether you choose to pack the kids in the car or fly to more exotic destinations, the benefits are the same. As far as memories go, we tend to remember the good things; the time spent together as a family, the new things that were discovered, the new friends we made, the places we saw. This is what your children will remember and, the fact that you were there with them to enjoy it.
When I was young, family vacations with my parents consisted of driving for a week from place to place in a hot stifling car. My parents had the knack of picking the hottest week of the summer to do so. In spite of that, we still had fun, managed to find interesting sites to explore and those are the memories that I still have.
I discovered the joy of travel to far reaching destinations on my own by the time I turned 18. Jumping on a plane and heading off to Brazil, Europe or cruising the Caribbean, has turned into a life long passion my whole family now enjoys with me.
Family vacations have evolved over the years. There have never been more choices, more variety and more options available for family vacations as there is today. Especially since 9/11, the focus on family and community and played a strong role in our society. The travel industry has noticed and has geared up for families. From all-inclusive vacation packages and cruises, which are equipped with kids clubs and special activities; to resorts that supply a nanny for your stay, it's never been a better time for families to travel.
Still not sure? Here are just a few of the benefits of taking a family vacation:
1. The family that plays together, stays together..... It is a time to get away from it all. Away from work, the phone calls, the kid's activities, the daily to do list. This is a great opportunity to spend time as a family and get to know each other. Go for a hike, build a sandcastle, explore a museum. There is more time to talk and spend time together without the daily distractions.
2. Teach your children well.... Travel is an excellent learning tool for kids. They can have the opportunity to learn about things first hand they may have learned in school, read about or saw on TV. Any destination can offer this learning experience whether it is a few hours drive away from you home or in Europe. Family vacations will teach children about different cultures, food, history, geography, climate, environment and so much more. The best part is that it's way more fun for them then learning it through homework!
3. New experiences they will never forget..... Family vacations provide a whole new venue for experiences that your kids never would have had otherwise. We took a family cruise last winter, and it was my 9-year-old son's first cruise. We told him all about the ship and showed him pictures but I don't think he could quite grasp what it was really going to be like. We landed in Fort Lauderdale and as we were driving to the port, we could see our ship in the distance. He was excited but still very nonchalant. Once we got to the port and pulled up alongside the ship, he looked up and up and up at the enormous ship, his mouth dropped open and he gasped in amazement. That reaction was worth the price of the whole trip and is something I know our family will always remember.
4. Life is an adventure, especially on vacation.... Even if you are not particularly brave there are still many ways to experience the adventures that lie in every corner of our planet. It may be as simple as going to the zoo at your destination and seeing the animals that are local to that habitat or taking a jungle tour though the Amazon. There is so much to see and do, pick the adventures that appeal to your family and do them together.
5. Your kids won't be kids forever.... Doesn't seem like yesterday that the teenager that just borrowed your car, was in diapers and day-care? Most parents agree that time seems to fly by quickly and those babies are grown before you know it. There will come a time that your children will have lives of their own and sad as it may seem, spending time with Mom and Dad will not be anywhere near the top of their list. Take the time for a family vacation while they still want your company.
6. Time to kick back and relax...... Now this part is important. One of the main reasons to take a vacation is to get some rest and recharge. It is important for everyone so don't over do it. Try and schedule an active day followed by a more relaxing day. It's hard to do in some destinations where there is so much to see and do like Disney World, but trust me. The kids will be less tired and cranky and it will give you a reason to come back to the destination again!
I know this all sounds so good, it makes you want to book that trip you've been putting off doesn't it? Well, I will add in a dose of reality here and include a few negatives. There are some natural stresses to travelling. Planes get delayed, kids get cranky, families can have too much of a good thing and get on each other's nerves. The list can go on, but don't let that discourage you, the advantages are too numerous to ignore.
So whether you choose to pack the kids in the car or fly to more exotic destinations, the benefits are the same. As far as memories go, we tend to remember the good things; the time spent together as a family, the new things that were discovered, the new friends we made, the places we saw. This is what your children will remember and, the fact that you were there with them to enjoy it.
