Feature Article: “7 Tips for Planning a Vacation with Families and Friends” Jane Recommends: How to Create a Scrap Book with your Digital Photos A Note From Jane: Don't Put Off Your Vacactions |
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One of the reasons I enjoy the travel business is helping families and friends create memories that last forever. There are stories and tales everyone has after a vacation. These get told over and over again and become a legacy. Vacation tales are like fishing stories that are exaggerated each time the story is told. Going on vacation, getting away and experiencing something new is so important in this hectic world we live in. Though you might sometimes have to get home to rest after a busy trip – there are always memories of what you saw and did. I wouldn’t trade those for anything!
My point here is – don’t put off vacations and family gatherings. Whether you go to Alaska or Mexico or your own backyard – just do it. Don’t put it off – you’ll be glad you went together and have those memories for a lifetime. Happy Travels! Jane Button |
Jane Recommends: How to Create a Scrap Book with your Digital Photos  When you get back from your vacation you will want to take put your photos into a scrap book. Digital is a great way to go! My friend Linda Sattgast is the expert Adobe goes to for teaching digital scrap booking – learn about this with her site scrapersguide.com Jane Recommends: Looking for a cruise? Take a look for some good deals and great ideas!
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“7 Tips for Planning a Vacation with Families and Friends”Have the time of your life, leave the stress at home and enjoy yourself by following these simple tips:
3. Who’s the leader of the pack? Someone has to take control, otherwise planning can become a free for all and nothing gets decided or done. Usually one of the family members takes the leadership role – but in some cases you might have to take a vote. The head planner can also ask for volunteers for research into various locations, excursions, accommodations, cruise lines etc. and then report back. This way work is divvied up. Just as with event planning, there needs to be a time line and proper project planning. Write it out so you remember all the details. 4. Who’s paying for what? When you’re traveling with family and friends, you can’t assume that everyone is on the same budget. There will inevitability be those who can afford more than others – this is just a fact. So unless Great Aunt Helen or the grandparents are taking everyone on an all expenses paid trip – be aware of prices. In some cases one member of the group might be paying for the cruise portion and everyone is on his or her own for the rest of the activities – you just have to know before you go. 5. You don’t all have to do everything together! When traveling with family and friends who all have different interests don’t feel as though you have to do everything together all the time. There will be times when some of you want to go off and do an activity on your own. Some of the group might have children and plan a separate outing for the kids. If you’re spending a week with a group you will all find that having some space or time to yourself is critical. 7. Keep a record of your trip with a journal and photos. These days it is so easy to create a blog on the internet with photos and a journal there’s really no excuse for not keeping up to date with your travel journaling. You’ll want to record your memories so you can remember what happened when. You may also want to download and print some of your photos when you return and put them in a scrapbook. See above for information about Scrapper’s Guide. After you’re finished planning – relax and have a great time – come back with memories for a life time! If you need assistance with planning for Alaska or Mexico ask us, we’re happy to help you! |
2. Location, Location, Location! This works for real estate and traveling with friends and family. Where in the world are we going has to be one of the first things to decide. How many are traveling together, who’s paying, what kinds of activities everyone enjoys and the ages of everyone will all be factors to consider. Remember that children are also to be considered. You’ll want to include a location that has something for everyone include the children. There will be times when everyone wants to do something together – but there will be times where you will want to do things on your own.
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