\nA family vacation provides not only the opportunity for bonding but also for exposure to new and unique cultures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Make a group decision:<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a fan of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you may have seen their vacation decision-making process a few times. Everyone writes down where the want to go, puts the paper into a hat, and then a location is picked out. ![\"Family](\"https:\/\/elitebgrowthdevelopment.in\/villaserenity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/planning-images.png\")
While you don\u2019t have to be that random about your decision, including the group is a fantastic idea. Consider enlisting your spouse or older children to do some preliminary research on possible places to go\u2014somewhere you\u2019ve never been before, with a lot of interesting history, and with a lot of activities for the whole family to do. If you\u2019re planning a trip with extended family definitely include them as well.<\/p>\n
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As an example of a possible destination, Ocho Rios is a wonderful coastal city on the northern side of Jamaica<\/em>. It boasts the site where Columbus supposedly first came to shore in Jamaica. There is a unique blend of historical and tourist attractions which provide countless activities for all age groups.<\/p>\n Book an immersion experience:<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve chosen where you\u2019d like to go, the next step in your research is to find somewhere to call home for the length of your stay. It is tempting to book an all-inclusive brand name resort. However, sometimes this can be exactly that\u2014inclusive. These types of resorts are likely similar to your past beach vacations. Choose something a little out of your comfort zone, such as a villa inside the city limits. This way you\u2019ll be closer to the local culture and give you more freedom to explore.<\/p>\n Look for places that:<\/p>\n \u2022 Give you an opportunity to taste authentic cultural food and drink. The next installment of this article series is: Planning for your Cultural Vacation<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Are within reasonable distance to cultural centers, such as local marketplaces.
\n\u2022 Provide transportation and the freedom to explore new areas.
\n\u2022 Place you amongst locals. If you\u2019re in a coastal town like Ocho Rios and rent a large villa, your neighbors will likely be Jamaican citizens with beach houses instead of the tourists you\u2019d run into in a resort.
\n\u2022 Have a kitchen. This way you\u2019ll be able to give preparing local cuisine a try!<\/p>\n