Back-to-School Travel Tips for Families
As the excitement of the summer winds down and children begin to settle into the routine of the new school year, it is more important now than ever that families do not place their vacation plans as a afterthought. The transition from summer to the classroom doesn’t mean it is the end of family adventures. With a little planning and creativity, you can seamlessly intertwine your travel plans into your school’s schedule. In this blog, we’ll go over a few helpful tips to make your vacations a breeze:
Book Early
Every year, children look forward to their school breaks - whether it is a Christmas vacation or the school year is finally ending and they get to soak up the summer sun. The best way to secure the best deals on flights, accommodations, and attractions is by booking well in advance.
When you plan ahead, you’re prioritizing family memories and ensuring that your vacation is as seamless as possible.
Plan Around School Breaks
While a well-organized summer vacation an lead to life-long memories, it is no secret that the summer season can often lead to higher prices and less availability – especially if you’re not able to plan until the last minute. It’s for this reason that we encourage parents to consider the other breaks their child will have throughout the school year.
As soon as you get the school calendar, that is the best time to compare schedules and determine which time of the year will work best for you for a vacation. Don’t be afraid to utilize those long weekends, teacher work days, and school holidays to plan short getaways.
Make Homework Fun!
During a vacation, the last thing someone wants to worry about is school-assigned reading. But would your high school student rather read a book on the beach or sitting at home? Giving them fun sceneries to get their work done or offering a vacation as an incentive to get work done early, may be an enticing offer.
Road tripping? Long flight? Nothing makes the time go by faster quite like having a distraction! What better distraction than knocking out those school assignments?
Learning Never Stops
As humans, we often have an enate desire to learn more. Many times children associate learning with the classroom, but there is also a big world to explore that surrounds them. Use travel as an opportunity to educate your children outside of a traditional classroom setting. Whether it is teaching them about the history of an area you’re visiting or highlighting the unique animals that live in tide pools – the possibilities are endless!
Don’t Do it Alone!
Navigating multiple schedules and planning vacations within limited windows of time can be daunting! That is why Sojourney Travel is here to help. Reach out to one of our expert travel advisors to share your vacation ideas and your school schedule! We’ll help plan the perfect vacation for your timeline!