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Featured, Kids & Parenting, Relationships, The Chicklet, The Traveling Chick, Travel & Lifestyle · March 26, 2015

Family Travel: How Vacations Together Bring You Closer as a Family


How Vacations Together Brings You Closer as a Family

I admit it—I am a woman who loves to travel. Even if it’s a quick trip to Chicago, or relaxing miles away on a beach in Florida or Puerto Rico, I like to do it all. But as much as I like to travel on my own, nothing beats traveling with my kids. Since both of my children were little people, we’ve been traveling. Both of them experienced their first flights when they were lap babies, and this has continued into their now tween and adult lives.

We are definitely a study on how vacations together bring you closer as a family.

In the span of a few weeks, I have/had trips planned with both of my kids. A week-long Spring Break trip to Orlando to Walt Disney World and to Universal Studios with my 11 year old, and a 21st birthday celebration with my son in New York City. These trips are a way for us to bond while in a different environment, and I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything in the world.

Let me give you some reasons why family travel is a great way to bond with your kids (if you aren’t already a believer):

Different atmosphere brings different experiences

When visiting a new place, you get the chance to do things that you normally don’t get to do at home. During my daughter’s first trip to New York, she took the subway for the first time and showed off her Metro Card. We don’t have a subway here in St. Louis, so it was an opportunity for her to do something she had never done before. We’ve even created a “travel bucket list” of new things to do so we can keep up with all of the “new” things we both want to do when we visit a new place.

Walt Disney World Electrical Parade

Make lasting memories

Traveling gives you the means in which to make memories with your kids. Memories that can last a lifetime—things that they will share with their children and grandchildren, etc. They will never forget the first time they went to Disneyland, or the first time they walked on the Brooklyn Bridge, or the first time they traveled overseas. Traveling is a gift that keeps on giving through memories.

Creates learning opportunities

When going to a new destination, both you and your kids can learn something new. You can seek out art museums, historical places of interest, and try different foods that are popular in the area. Traveling can give the entire family a chance to see and learn about new cultures, which can help them in school and being well-versed.

Family Trip to New York

More time spent together

During the last trip my daughter and I took, we were together the entire time. Of course, at home, we are often in different rooms, doing different things, and I am dropping her off at piano or viola practice. So this gave us the chance to connect more and spend time together that we ordinarily wouldn’t, and because she is a tween and growing older by the minute, I know she will soon be off doing more on her own. I savor our traveling moments, because it allows us to be in a new different place outside of our normal, and we can do it together.

Learn new things about one another

When you are out of your normal, you often can get to learn new things about one another. For instance, during a trip to New York a year or so ago, I learned that my son had a really good sense of direction. I also learned that he had a new found love of soul food (thus a trip to Harlem to eat at Sylvia’s). It’s these little things that you can learn about one another than end up meaning so much.

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I hope to be able to have two more family trips this year–at least! The more we travel, the stronger our bond becomes. What are your favorite things about family travel?


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Comments

  1. All that's Jas says

    March 26, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I love traveling too and how with each trip I learn something new (even about myself). New experiences and memories made are priceless. Thank you for linking up to Thursday Favorite Things and we hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 26, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      I just visited your site and you are an awesome photographer. I wish I had your skills!

      Reply
  2. Dani says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Traveling is the best thing, especially with the most special people in our lives.
    I hope one day to make the trip as well. It will be wonderful!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 26, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Even if it’s just a short road trip, there’s nothing like traveling with the kiddos. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  3. Laila (@FrontRowMama) says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I really want to travel more with my son! I’ve let myself be limited by funds but with the righting planning and saving I know I can make it happen.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 26, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      You are more than welcome to come and take a road trip here to St. Louis. You can stay in my office/guest room. There’s tons to do here! Museums, free parks and zoos!

      Reply
  4. Sisters From Another Mister says

    March 29, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Love that girl of yours!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 29, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Awww, and we love you! Hoping to get our girls together soon!

      Reply
  5. Andrea B. says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:18 am

    I was just saying to my husband that we need a real family vacation. Like just as in yesterday.

    I love traveling, but we always do NY/ME, which is where we’re both from. It’s great but I want more!!!

    Reply
  6. kquotes says

    April 2, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Awww, and we love you! Hoping to get our girls together soon! love quotes

    Reply
  7. Natasha says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Such a sweet post! I shared on my FB page.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      May 11, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks for sharing and commenting, Natasha. I appreciate you 🙂

      Reply

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Two years ago, I wrote my first novel “Christmas Two years ago, I wrote my first novel “Christmas On Clermont Lane”, the first of three books focused on the legacy of the Robinson family. Whenever I’m notified of a new order placed for the book, it still astounds me that people have read my words all over the world. What an honor. If you are looking for a holiday read or a stocking stuffer, order my book on Amazon. Link in bio. 🎅🏾
I got the opportunity to stay in a tiny house this I got the opportunity to stay in a tiny house this weekend, and I must admit, living a more minimalist lifestyle focused on intention and not things has me intrigued. I could so do this. #tinyhouse #tinyhome #stl
Thankful. That’s the caption. Thankful. That’s the caption.
It’s Thanksgiving Break and my daughter & I are It’s Thanksgiving Break and my daughter & I are experiencing The Polar Express for the first time. All aboard! 🎅🏾 🚊
Every cow needs a cowboy. 🐮 🤠 Every cow needs a cowboy. 🐮 🤠
Out here living my best plaid and pumpkin life. 🍁
It’s always going to be the joy, peace, and grat It’s always going to be the joy, peace, and gratitude for me. ❤️
I'm too classy for this world, forever, I'm that g I'm too classy for this world, forever, I'm that girl. ♍️

This is 48! #happybirthday #hbd #hbdtome
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