With COVID, if not in the rearview mirror then slowly edging past, it’s time to start thinking about taking family trips again. You might not be ready to commit to a full vacation. But you can consider taking a mini-vacay with the family. If you’re interested in this possibility then this guide is certainly for you. 

Prepare The Car

First, you need to make sure that you are preparing the car for a trip like this. This includes ensuring that the vehicle is safe for the road. Part of this will mean completing the right checks including the tires. You need to set up the car the right way too. It’s possible that this vacay does involve quite the car journey. If that’s the case, make sure that you do think about ensuring that the seats are set to provide them with plenty of legroom. You should also consider adding window protectors. That way, you can guarantee that your kids won’t be exposed to dangerous sun rays while you are on the road. 

You should also pack plenty of snacks for the journey to keep them happy. 

Plan Activities

Next, you should make sure that you are planning the right activities for you and your kids. Specifically, think about what they are going to enjoy and consider throwing some curveballs in as well. For instance, you could take your kids fishing on your mini-vacay. Fishing is great because it will teach your kids about patience and ensure that they learn that with determination they can accomplish their goals and do things that they never thought were possible. You could even explore ice fishing. Learning to catch fish through ice isn’t exactly easy. But it definitely provides you with a sense of accomplishment when you succeed. 

Choose A Place To Stay

You also need to think about where you’re going to stay. There are lots of different choices here. For instance, you can think about going to a hotel. Or, you can be more adventurous and try camping. If your kids don’t mind roughing it then there’s no reason not to go camping with them at some point. If you are going camping, it’s important to make sure that you do arrive at the campsite early. That way, you can make sure that you don’t end up with a bad pitch. For instance, if you set up camp by the water source, then you are likely going to get bitten quite a lot by some nasty bugs.

If you are choosing to stay in a hotel, make sure that it is family-friendly and welcoming of kids. There are lots of hotels where kids aren’t given the right treatment 

We hope this helps you understand the right steps to take to plan the best mini-vacation that you will be able to enjoy with your children. If you take the right steps here, then you will have a fantastic time with your kids and it could even be the key to ensuring that you are connecting with them on a more personal level.