How to Plan a Vacation
All Family Members Will Enjoy?

Family vacation planning tips
and taking care of your pet while away

Family vacation getaways can be one of the greatest experiences in a family. Some of the best memories (and snapshots) are created during family visits to the beach, theme parks, or historical parks or museums just hanging out having fun. When you have a pet, this can be even more fun, but in some cases, it may cause some concern.

Family vacations are known for bonding times but they're perhaps as equally well known for being stressful times. If your pet needs special care, and you have small children, stress levels tend to elevate incredibly fast. So, how do you make sure that those memories are all good? Here are some surprisingly simple tips for keeping your family smiling on your next family vacation.

When planning a family vacation, it's important to consider the wishes of all your family members, as well as take a good care of your pets, whether they stay or go with you.

Don’t plan alone – involve your family

To make sure that the vacation will be enjoyed by everyone in the family, why not let all the family members provide some input as to what they would like to do, or where would they like to go on your next vacation? Perhaps you could give them a list to choose from rather than just opening it up to random ideas if you want to keep everybody focused and not waste time. Always keep your pet in mind. If you’re going to take your furry mate on a road trip, make sure that they would like it too. As a parent, you will have to make a final decision, so make sure you’ve considered everyone’s input so you can address their individual feelings, but also make sure you’ve got everything covered.

Do a thorough research of where you’re going to stay

There are often great deals that can be found in most family vacation spots, but you need to know how to find them. The internet is a great tool for finding cheap family vacation deal, so use it wisely. Another great thing that is amazing with internet booking is that you can know from the start what type of accommodation you can get for your pet.

Researching places you want to stay at will help you with deciding whether or not to take your furry friend with you. If you manage to find a perfect spot that can accommodate you and your family as well as your pet, and it happens to be affordable – you can make your reservations in advance and get even lower prices. Always be sure about what accommodation you’re looking for and you won’t have much trouble finding it.

If you're taking pets with you on family vacation, look for suitable accommodation, which includes pets. Or consider other options for taking care of your pet while you're on vacation.

Take care of your pet

This comes without saying, but you should make sure you know what’s best for your furry friend. Some dogs love traveling, they don’t mind spending hours in a carrier or in a car, but some have serious problems with these things. If your furry friend can’t come with you on your family vacation, that doesn’t mean you have to be constantly worried about it. There are some great solutions you can consider.

 Pet sitters

There are two types of pet sitters that can take care of your fluffy friend while you’re away, those that stay in your home, acting as both pet sitter and home sitter at the same time, and others that come by your place periodically during the day. You can find certified sitters online, and make sure your pet gets to know them before you leave, so it doesn’t come as such a shock once their regime has changed.

 Kennels

For some dogs, kennels are a great place to be. They see it as a “summer camp” of sorts, where they get to socialize with other dogs. They love the freedom and, believe it or not, the smell of other dogs. Different kennels have different approaches, but you should make sure their staff is welcoming and that they know their way around dogs. Take your pet few times before you just leave, and make sure it enjoys the place.

 Pet motels

When it comes to pet motels, they are practically smaller versions of kennels, where your pet can get some extra care. They are usually offering accommodations to various types of animals, and they can even work with pets that need special care. There are some amazing pet motels like Cooltre pet boarding Perth-based one that offer great services so you don’t have to worry about your pet at all.

 Home boarding

There are individuals that offer boarding for small number of dogs in their own homes. This solution is best for those dogs that are curious and very open to new experiences, and such services are often quite affordable. These individuals take small groups of dogs and make sure they are taken care of while you’re gone. This also helps your dog socialize with other dogs.

Conclusion

No matter where you go or where you stay, family vacations can be some of the best times of your life. So whether you’re driving down the street with your family and a dog, packed in your car, or you’re flying to an island in another country, with your pet safely taken care of, taking a few simple steps and planning ahead can help any trip go smoothly and without stress.

About author

Leila Dorari is a freelance writer and self-improvement enthusiast from Sydney. Currently, she is spreading the word on useful tips and tricks that can help travelers enjoy exploring every bit of our planet. In her spare time, she is either window shopping or exploring new ways to make her life more meaningful.

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