Family holidays have a little bit of all of this and are the perfect time to forget about the rest of the year and really be with the ones we love.
It doesn’t matter the time of year or the place, what really matters is the company! Lemon explains some of the benefits of spending a few days with the family and leaves you with some amazing destination ideas!
By Ana Roque
The concept of “family vacation” provokes conflicting feelings in many people.
There are those who adore them and plan them out in amazing detail; and then there are those who run away at the mere mention of them because they always come back more exhausted than when they left!
The truth is that family relationships need to be worked on, and there is nothing better for this than a few days of rest to strengthen our connections.
The trick is to relax and, of course, disconnect from the rest of the year’s routine.
Stress is one of the great evils of the 21st century and affects kids and adults alike. Our daily routines are tiring for everyone without exception, and the fast pace of modern life has harmful effects on our health.
Family holidays can be the perfect way to recharge and for everyone to bond in a more informal setting without routine obligations.
The holidays offer a real break from the constant state of alert we live in, and which even affects our children.
Consider going on a road trip and doing this in an RV. If you don’t have one, you can always rent one to go out on the road.
This is a great chance for you to share space with your family and prepare meals together.
You can enjoy the beauty of nature and the people you will meet along the way.
No one wants to be on the road all the time, so when you rent an RV, it’s always good to make sure that you find a good RV park in locations where you wish to rejuvenate yourself and your family.
Family days are a moment of extraordinary relaxation and the perfect occasion to strengthen family ties.
More relaxed than in everyday life, people are willing to begin to get to know each other again.
Time and patience may be in short supply during the rest of the year, but it doesn’t have to be that way during holidays.
Everyone becomes more tolerant and less angry and anxious. It’s the perfect time to start over.
The holidays also bring opportunities for the whole family to get together and talk, allowing our bonds to be further strengthened.
Parents and children alike should take the opportunity to talk openly about various topics.
There are even some great card games on the market which encourage this type of sharing by throwing random topics on the table.
They are perfect for breaking the ice!
It’s not too much to say that our best memories are often made on vacation.
There are always good stories to tell that will last a lifetime, and these stories allow us to never forget the people we had these experiences with.
The day the food was especially good or bad, the day the whole family stayed up late laughing around the table… these are all special moments that last forever.
Positive memories and quality family time give children a greater sense of security.
That’s how kids know that they will always have a secure base where they can return no matter what, and there’s nothing that can compare to that.
Plus, family holidays are associated with increased happiness and love hormones like dopamine and oxytocin, which reduce stress and activate positive feelings.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
A trip to South America is on many people’s bucket list and it’s not hard to see why.
In the case of these islands, without a doubt, the main highlight is the infinite wildlife and how close to it we can get.
It’s as if every child’s dreams came true and they landed in a fantasy movie.
Giant turtles, colourful birds and penguins are just some of the animals’ families can come across.
Bran, Romania
This is the hometown of the famous Dracula and the ideal destination for those seeking adventure.
Bran Castle is an absolutely unmissable experience and has some of the darkest views ever combined with the scariest stories.
But there are also many other places linked to the Dracula story! The Brasov region is also on the list of places not to be missed.
From here, it is possible to go on brown bear watching excursions from a special spot in the Transylvanian Forest.
Reykjavík, Iceland
It is impossible not to be captivated by the beauty of the Icelandic landscapes, where Nature and various extreme phenomena reign.
The Northern Lights, the multiple waterfalls… there is a lot to see and discover in this corner of the world.
The Golden Circle is one of the must-see routes, and you must also have a dip in the Blue Lagoon, where the water is warm and steamy.
Remember also that Iceland is home to the Huldufolks or hidden people, magical creatures that are invisible to the human eye but whose special habitat local people are dedicated to protecting.
Tokyo, Japan
Landing in Tokyo is like walking into another world and kids are guaranteed to love it.
In this city there are all kinds of activities on offer for both young and old alike.
From museums and interactive parks around the city, to Tokyo Disneyland and the island of Odaiba, the places to visit are many.
Kamakura and Nikkõ are also great places to discover and, of course, to photograph. Japan is really the ideal place to create the best memories.
cover photography by Gerald Yambao
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