There are many different reasons for taking a family trip – whether to take a break from daily life, go somewhere warmer, or experience a new adventure. No matter the purpose, the most important part is the connection and bonding you receive with your family members during your trip. This infographic provides tips and reasons to make the most out of your family vacation.

1. Family Bonding:
Making the Most
Out of Your Trip
A trip together is a great way to unite
as a family, and it can have numerous
benefits for everyone. Here are some
ideas to use before planning your next
family vacation.
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The Benefits of Family Bonding
Making the Most of Your Family Trip
• Encourages children to learn lifelong interpersonal skills
• Creates family rituals that will serve as the basis for more bonding in the future
• Provides a supportive environment to help kids develop self-confidence
• Gives family members an opportunity to learn more about one another
• Enables parents to model good behavior for their children
• Teaches everyone the value of patience and understanding
Unplug Your Devices
Sharing photos on social media is great, but make sure
you don’t spend the whole trip glued to your phones.
Make a Scrapbook
Collaborating on a physical keepsake from your
vacation helps everyone feel closer even after the
trip ends.
Sample Local Foods
Stepping outside of your family’s comfort zone
and trying the area’s cuisine can be a memorable
shared experience.
Let Kids Help Plan
Having every member of the family involved in
planning a trip can be a good way to get it started on
the right foot.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Activities such as fishing, hiking or guided tours
get everyone away from distractions and create
lasting memories.
Get Matching T-shirts
Making a commemorative T-shirt for your vacation
gives your family an instant souvenir and helps
foster camaraderie.
Do Something New
An experience that’s new to everyone is an
excellent way to bond as a family.
Don’t Forget Down Time
Too many activities during your vacation can lead
to everyone feeling weary, so make sure there’s
enough time to recharge.
A recent study found that 45%
of people believe spending quality
time with family members is the best
part about vacationing together.*
* Source: https://www.alamo.com/en_US/scenic-route/family-travel-trends-survey.html