How to Pick the Best Family Vacation Spots

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Summer has come to a close. Fall is upon us and many of us are already looking forward to next summer. If you are planning a family vacation, you have come to the right place! I am going to share with you my tips on how to pick the best family vacation spots.

If you really think about, the best family vacation spots really depend on what you and your family like to do. Everyone has different tastes and preferences. If you like one specific thing, odds are your children like another!

1. Sit down and brainstorm first where you want to vacation as a family. Are you looking to visit a sunny beach? Maybe you want to camp in the beautiful mountains. List some ideas and then come to a decision on where you want to go. If you are traveling with children, you will want to make sure that you find kid friendly family vacation destinations.

2. Choose a place that has something that everyone can enjoy. I guarantee that by doing this, you will ensure that your choice becomes one of your best family vacation spots. Family vacation resorts for example will offer different options for all travelers.

3. Choose a vacation that is cost effective. If you spend all your money just on the flight, hotel room, and rental car, odds are you will not be able to enjoy other hidden treasures being offered.

4. Communicate with other families. Most people don't even consider this option. Ask around your own family or your neighbors what types of vacations have been successful for them. You might be surprised at the information that you receive.

5. Be open to different options. You don't necessarily have to do all the research yourself. There are qualified professionals out there whose job it is to find family vacation packages. Let them do the hard work!

6. Don't limit yourself just to the United States! Some of the world's best family vacation spots are located throughout the world.

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Oct 16, 2009 1:20pm

Sanibelsyl
This is great advice. Once the first step is taken on where to vacation, the next step must be made: how to vacation.

As a vacation rental owner and vacation rental user, I have found that apartments and private homes offer many advantages over hotels. Aside from price point, vacation rentals offer more space and privacy.

The question from both the rental guest as well as rental owner side is the issue of trust.

How do I know the property I am choosing is all it is written up to be? How do I know the people renting will use my property with respect?

One of the best solutions to these questions is a new Facebook application called "Second Porch". With Second Porch the rental guest gets to know a little about the owner and vice versa.

For fussy rental guests and fussy owners, Second Porch provides a confidence and level of trust not found in traditional vacation rental portals.