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How to Plan the Ideal Luxury Family Getaway

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Published
11/22/2019

It’s rare to have the time and budget available to start thinking about setting off on a luxury getaway, so when the opportunity arises, it’s important to seize it. Travel is a great way to create lasting memories with your family as well as teaching younger children about other people and cultures. Of course, planning it all out can seem a bit daunting, especially if you want to ensure that everyone has an unforgettable time. To help you plan your ideal luxury family getaway, read on for some must-know tips.

Decide Your Goals

What is it you want to do while away from home? Is there a particular landmark, museum, or attraction that has drawn you and your family to a specific destination? Or do you want to explore the world and see what there is to discover? Have a chat with your family to find out what each person is most excited about – compromise and fairness are vital. Make sure that even if you can’t cater to everyone’s desires, there will be plenty to look forward to once you arrive. Do you want to seek adventure, go sight-seeing, or just relax and spend some quality time together? These decisions will help you choose exactly where you go and what you get up to.

Choose Your Accommodation

Luxury is all about the finer details, so make sure you choose the best accommodation for your getaway. Ideally, your accommodation should provide you with somewhere comfortable and enjoyable enough that you wouldn’t be averse to spending a whole day indoors. Lecollectionist.com is an excellent resource for finding luxury accommodation and will help you refine what your vision of the perfect getaway should look like.

Pack Light

No matter how luxurious your hotel or destination, having to haul around heavy suitcases and backpacks detracts from the relaxing sensations expected of a luxury getaway. Avoid over-packing so as to feel freer while you travel and to ensure that fewer possessions are likely to go missing or be stolen. A few tips for packing light include:

  • Decant toiletries like shampoo and shower gel into smaller bottles
  • Plan your outfits so that each item earns its place in your suitcase
  • Avoid the ‘maybe I’ll need this’ mentality
 
Book Your Travel

Give yourself and your family plenty of time to arrange your travel and book your tickets. Doing so will save you stress and potentially even save you money. Take your time to find the best deals before spending your hard-earned money. With cheaper travel, you’ll have more budget ready to enjoy your destination.

Plan Your Transport

How will you get around once you’ve arrived at your destination? Make sure to have a plan as to which mode of transport you’ll most likely be using and research ahead of time to find out prices and availability.

Remember the Practicalities

A vital yet perhaps not so glamorous planning essential is the need for up to date passports, appropriate visas, and destination-specific immunizations. Allow yourself and your family enough time to ensure that all these elements are complete before heading off into the sunset.

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