Although holidays are considered the antidote to stress, it’s surprising how overwhelming family holidays can be. To reduce stress and get the most out of your next family caravanning holiday, follow these simple tips.

Savour the Moment

Holidays are a welcome reprieve from the daily grind. It’s a chance to relax and truly enjoy your family, without the distractions of work or school. Make the most of the quality time you have together by finding the beauty in every little moment. Whether it’s a pleasure of someone serving you at a restaurant, the joy of watching your children play and explore, or the breathtaking beauty of the Australian landscape, you won’t have to look too far to find moments to appreciate and treasure.

Embrace Chaos

During family holidays, as in life, things rarely go according to plan. Perhaps a sunny forecast suddenly turns into a storm, someone in your family gets sick, or your dinner plans fall through.
Don’t let a change in plan ruin your trip. Instead, look for the hidden opportunity in every setback. If it’s raining, spend more time inside with your family. If your dinner plans change, try a different restaurant.

Avoid Rushing

When you’ve invested a lot of time and money into a family holiday, it can be tempting to fit in as many activities as possible by rushing through everything. To ensure you enjoy every moment of family time, give your family sufficient time to arrive at planned activities.
If rushing is necessary, talk to your family about what they’d rather do: rush, be late or do something else.

Avoid the Heavy Tourist Spots

Heading to quiet spots not frequented by tourists makes it much easier to connect with your family and have truly unique experiences. Try safe activities that tourists don’t do (like swimming while it’s raining or going to small restaurants) or are different than what you usually do (like singing karaoke or dancing).

Start Your Holiday Before You Leave

Anticipation is almost as fun as the holiday itself. The internet, your local library, and a bookstore is a font of useful resources. So, head to the library or bookstore with your family to research your destination and get them involved in holiday planning.

Continue Your Holiday After Returning Home

Every true benefit that can be gained from a family holiday can be gained home. Good food, fun, fulfilling family relationships and fun activities are available to everyone with creativity and patience.

For even more tips on enjoying a stress-free family holiday, call or email the experts at Kakadu Annexes today.