HOW TO GET STARTED
Having a single clear goal will also help you to evaluate the trip when you get back. A trip to a beach that gets rained out can seem like a failure until you realize that everyone connected in a deeper way because they were stuck indoors. Something going wrong with travel arrangements can be an opportunity to reinforce the spiritual goals you set for the trip by demonstrating and discussing patience or faith in God’s plan. BE A VACATION PRO • Draw up a rough sketch of what each day will look like. Include things like meals, travel, activities, and shopping. Remember to include enough breathing room so that things don’t get stressful. Lastly, don’t forget to hold onto your plan loosely; it’s just a target. • Estimate how much each day might cost and think through a savings plan to make it all possible. Keep in mind that one of the fastest ways to short circuit a fun time is to run out of money. • Think through each member of the family and what they enjoy. Try to plan in particular things that would interest each person as well as activities that everyone can share together. Variety is a good thing here! • Do some research around the area to see if there are some fun side activities to do while you’re on your trip. Usually, there is something that is the “star attraction” (like a theme park, beach, or hiking trail), but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth spicing things up with a few other options too. When you have some of the more foundational pieces taken care of, it’s time to move on to the lighter side of things.
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