The Perfect Family Summer Holiday -Guest Post

The yearly family holiday can be a tense time, as the need to plan a break that suits everyone is so important. Families feel obligated to have a holiday, it is not only one of life’s luxuries but is the perfect way for a family to spend quality time together, something that just doesn’t happen with the busy lives of each family member.

Most summer holidays are planned around the wants and needs of the children. Kids tend to bore so easily and need to be on a break where there are plenty of different things for them to do on a daily basis.

Cost is the biggest consideration for any family planning a break. There are so many places that would be the ideal location and environment for the average family but are just not feasible due to the sheer price. The fact that families are restricted as to when they can take their holiday also does not help the financial situation. School holidays are the most expensive time of year to travel abroad due to the number of people that can only take a holiday at this time. The ideal family holiday is supposed to be pleasurable and enjoyable for all family members and is a great way to make sure the children are well rested before they return to school in the Autumn. 

As with any family, finances are a constant worry but it doesn’t have to prevent them from enjoying things such as holidays. There are holidays that are cost effective whilst still fulfilling the necessary elements of any family holiday: fun, child friendly, a break away from daily life.

Stay in the Same Country

Travelling abroad will always be expensive so why not stay in the same country and simply visit another part of the country that you have not been to before. Look at the local culture and historical sights.

Caravan Holidays

Some of the best holidays are caravan holidays. Being in close quarters means the family spend real time together and have to take part in old fashioned games together that just aren’t played anymore. There are usually activities held on the site.

Holiday Parks

Ideal for children. Constant entertainment is available which adults can become involved in or they are able to have their own time as the children are cared for by staff members.

Stay Home

There is nothing to say that you have to go away on your break. You could simply dedicate a week to pure family time and although stay home, you can visit theme parks, zoos, etc and have time dedicated entirely to each other.

Road Trip

Instead of forking out for flights, why not drive to your destination? Pick somewhere that is driveable and take a road trip with the family. Just make sure to pack books and car games to keep the children entertained on the journey.

Avoid Certain Places

Sadly, the places that are designed purely for children are the most expensive particularly during school holiday times. Although it would be lovely to take the children there, the costs are extreme so avoid places that cost the earth for just a few days.

Being cost aware whilst enabling your children to have fun and time with the family as a whole is something that the Bruderhof Community strongly supports. They are keen advocates for family members having time together as often as possible. It is beneficial to the family to become a unit and be as bonded as possible.