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Planning the Perfect Family Vacation
Planning a family vacation is a challenging proposition. Finding activities that are kid-friendly
and parent-friendly is the key. Read on for tips that will make your next family vacation the best
ever.
What Kids Want
Kids are great travel companions; they are fun and out for adventure. Kids love long car rides
(as long as lL's Lo someplace really cool). lane Lrlps and crulses are Lhe besL. Kids are little
energy machines. They want to do it and we want to do it now.
What Parents Want
Family vacations should be relaxing and promote family togetherness. The perfect family
vacation allows children and parents to relax. Choosing the right destination and activities are
critical.

Who Needs Vacation
*KIDS
In a research study of children ages 6 to 17,
-71 of klds reporLed Lhey needed a vacaLlon because school and homework goL Lhem down."
-76% of kld's first choice for a vacation is to visit a theme park.
Parents
-30 of adulLs readlng Lhls won'L Lake an annual vacaLlon.
-In a recent study of more than 1,100 U.S. adults, hitting the beach was the top choice of 29%
of those questioned.
A beach vacation easily out-polled other vacations such as camping, visiting a spa or playing
golf.
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Types of Vacations
*The Dreaded Family Road Trip
36 of klds surveyed dldn'L wanL Lo Lake a long car rlde for vacaLlon. 8uL, lf 76 of klds
surveyed wanL Lo vlslL a Lheme park, buL 36 don'L wanL a long car rlde you could have a
problem.
Maybe you need to discuss with them how they have to ride in the car to get to the theme
park.
*The Great Family Road Trip
Family travel by car is an excellent opportunity to bond as a family and create great vacation
memories. High airfares are making road trips a popular choice for family vacations this year.

*The Great Family Plane Trip
Family travelers with either children or grandchildren, make up 30% of U.S. adult leisure
travelers.
Let the kids take turns at the window during takeoffs and landings. Bring along some travel safe
snacks like fruit rolls, animal crackers raisins, bottled water, and small bag of cereal.
*The Dreaded Family Plane Trip
42% of U.S. adults travel by air. Divide and conquer. If you have more than one kid to keep an
eye on, decide ahead who is in charge of each child.
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Talk to your kids before the flight; explain what will happen at the airport. Talk about the check-
in and security process. 1ag Leam" as your chlld goes Lhrough securlLy, so you are not
separated from your kids.




*Riding the Rails
Kids get to spend quality time with their parents, sightseeing from the windows or just talking
and playlng cards. emlnd Lhe klds LhaL Lhe Lraln rlde ls a Lrlp wlLhln a Lrlp". Check Lo see lf
your Lraln ls sLopplng ln a hlsLorlc or noLable Lraln sLaLlon. lL's a special experience to roll into a
landmark like Union Station in Los Angeles.
*All Aboard
lf you're a naLure lover conslder Lralns whlch Lravel through the national parks and scenic areas.
Train travel may be 18% more efficient than airlines.
Amtrak has rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states. With ever increasing air
travel frustrations and higher fuel prices, train travel may be the alternative travelers are
looking for.






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Kid Friendly Destinations
*San Diego
-Kids
San Diego has everything a kid could want in a vacation.
The San Diego Zoo" is huge, over 107 acres with more than 800 species from around the
world. ee Lhe besL of Afrlcan wlldllfe on Lhls safarl advenLure LhaL's home Lo 3, 300 anlmals.
Celebrate natural wonders of SeaWorld". Majestic killer whales, silly sea lions and playful
dolphins will put a smile on your face.
-Parents
San Diego has everything a parent could want in a vacation.
Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum" 225,000 sailors served aboard the USS Midway aircraft
carrier during nearly 50 years of operation. llagshlp Crulses" Cne hour harbor crulse or whale
watch. Alr and pace Museum" stand in awe of a mint-condition Spitfire Mk XVI, a Navy F6F
Hellcat, the A-4 Skyhawk jet and more.




*Orlando
-Kids
From thrilling rides to magical shows and unforgettable experiences, Orlando offers unlimited
fun. Mlckey ls sLlll klng of Lhe hlll. ullng over an area Lhe slze of 8osLon. WalL ulsney World
esorL" ls made up of four parks: Maglc klngdom ark, LpcoL, ulsney's Anlmal klngdom ark
and ulsney's Pollywood Ludlos."
Co behlnd Lhe scenes and [ump lnLo Lhe acLlon of your favorlLe movles aL unlversal Ludlos".
Careen and crash your way through Krustyland on the wild and hllarlous 1he lmpsons lde".
Pave a ball ln Woody Woodpecker's kldZone". ave Lhe earLh from allens on Lhe lnLeracLlve
Men ln 8lack lde".

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-Parents
When it comes to filling up your vacation itinerary, Orlando offers no shortage of things to do.
Maglc klngdom was Lhe flrsL park bullL aL 'WalL ulsney World esorL' locaLed near Crlando,
llorlda. unlversal Crlando esorL ls made up of 'unlversal Ludlos'. 'llorlda lslands of
AdvenLure and WeL 'n Wlld' take a journey through remarkably themed islands where cutting
edge rides will challenge your senses. Lxplore Lhe 'World of Parry oLLer', where you'll
experience pulse-pounding rides and attractions.


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mouzekateerz.com/2012/03/24/heres-what-kids-dont-want-to-do-on-vacation-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
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roadandtravel.com/travelnewsandviews/2006/americasvacation.htm
familytravelnetwork.com/articles/six_great_family_road_trips.asp
ustravel.org/news/press-kit/travel-facts-and-statistics
faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/
roadandtravel.com/luxurytrain/2008/train-travel0tips.html
amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am%2FLayout&c=Page&cid=1248543793850
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amusement_parks_in_Greater_Orlando


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