(ThySistas.com) Traveling and seeing the world is one of the things that many Americans love to experience as often as possible. While solo travel is more common these days, nothing quite beats a trip to somewhere fun with the whole family, creating unforgettable memories that can last a lifetime. Especially with social media being the modern-day way of scrapbooking – in fact, the majority of travelers these days share their photos on social media with traveling, including 97% of Millennials according to Martech Zone, there’s really no better way to engrave those precious moments.
Of course, embarking on an adventure with the family not only makes for a great time, but it comes with many benefits, including these.
Quality Time Together
While all families have their good and bad days, most people would agree that spending quality time together is just as important as anything else. Being able to travel as a family on a vacation or weekend trip is a special event, as it can be difficult to coordinate schedules so that everyone can go. Not only are experiencing tourist attractions and activities fun to do as a group, but it also makes the travel portion less boring when you have someone to talk to on long flights or drives.
Splitting Expenses for Cheaper Travel
Another big advantage of traveling with family, especially adult family members, is being able to share the expenses of your trip. Meals, food for the hotel, the Manila car rental, fuel, and even some attractions are usually more cost-effective when you have someone to split the bill with. When you’re traveling by yourself, those little expenses add up pretty quickly, especially when you’re trying to save up for one of those beautiful Los Angeles homes for sale. While not all vacations require a large budget, saving every penny helps in the long run.
You Have Safety in Numbers
Traveling in a group means that there are more of you together, so it won’t be as easy for someone to pick your pocket, run off with your purse or cause you physical harm. One of the best benefits of traveling together as a family is having someone always with you to watch your back, and while most hotels and tourist areas are heavily trafficked, it never hurts to have backup support. Also, would-be criminals are less likely to target someone in a group as opposed to a solo traveler.
There’s Never a Lonely or Dull Moment
Even though it can be difficult to get everyone on board when it comes to wanting to do the same things or see the same places, traveling as a family means there won’t be any lonely days either. While there is some benefit for doing whatever you want as a lone traveler, some trips are just more enjoyable with others to share the time with. Especially during the evenings when it’s time to turn in after a long day of sightseeing, it can be fun to share a drink or play a board game in your hotel, B&B, or another accommodation before turning in for the night.
Staff Writer; Samantha Jackson