family vacations

Tips for planning a multi-generational vacation

My Vacation Lady is receiving more and more requests for vacations for 3 and sometimes 4 generations of families- also known as Multi Generational Vacations or Multi Gen Vacations. Sometimes it's for a special celebration-- A special birthday A special anniversary A graduation A retirement Recovery from a life threatening illness or sometimes, it's just [...]

Travel because…

Why should you travel?  Why should you explore the world?  Why should you take your family?   You should travel because..... Travel broadens perspectives Travel builds character Travel is inspiring Travel is educational Travel enhances connections As time moves forward and you get older, you will realize that you will be "Glad You Did" rather [...]

Tips on Flying with Toddlers and Pre Schoolers

Traveling with your children or grandchildren is something that My Vacation Lady talks about a lot since we have become grandparents.  In January, we travelled to an all inclusive resort in Mexico with our son's family and were in awe of how and what our daughter prepared for our 2 and 4 yr old grandsons [...]

When to plan your spring break family vacation

Summer is almost over and kids are back in school (or will be next week).  When is the best time to start planning your spring break vacation?  NOW     Here are some tips for planning HOLIDAY FAMILY TRAVEL  Tip No. 1: Make bookings early.It’s never too early to when it comes to holiday travel.  [...]

Travel Advisor review of Hyatt Ziva Cancun

This was the first time we went on an international vacation with our grandsons- 4 and 2 years old.  My daughter in law asked about family friendly resorts in the Cancun/Playa Mujeres area and I asked if we could come too and then suggested a couple. First and foremost, the resort needed a toddler sized [...]

Culinary adventures on family vacations

So many of My Vacation Lady's clients will tell us that there are foodies.  They are adventurous with food and would love to explore foods while they are on vacation--- yes, even with their kids.  Start the kids off by expanding their culinary tastes. How can you bring some culinary adventures into your family vacation? [...]

Family Friendly Spring Break Vacations

It's only November.  Why in the world is My Vacation Lady talking about spring break vacations?   That's easy----now is the time to book them.   So let's look at a calendar: Good Friday is April 15, 2022. Easter Sunday is April 17, 2022 Have you checked your school calendar yet?   Based on when your schools [...]

Adventurous Family Vacations

Would you ever consider taking your kids on an adventure vacation? Do you even really know what an adventure vacation would be? Don't feel bad because most people don't know what might be considered an adventure vacation because there are so many different facets to an adventure vacation. A good number of  My Vacation Lady's clients [...]

Can you plan your vacation as well as My Vacation Lady?

This was a post that was posted 5 years ago, but it's actually MORE than true today. Recently, I went to my chiropractor to adjust my back and neck.  This is a frequent problem that I have- especially since I sit at my computer for 8+ hours a day. Chatting with my him, who I've [...]

Give the gift of travel

When speaking to one of My Vacation Lady's vacation specialists the other day, she told me about her family's idea on gift giving for the holidays. Something you need Something you want Something to read Something to EXPERIENCE Last year, we celebrated the holidays with our adult children on a cruise.  Our married kids got [...]

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