Start dreaming! Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? What’s been on your bucket list? It’s fun to dream and explore the options.

Get the kids involved in the dreaming and planning. This is big, don't underestimate this tip! You want your kids invested in your trip? Then you need to hear them out. Ask age-appropriate questions: what is fun, what’s your favourite thing to do, what brings you joy, what brings meaning in your life? The more involved they are, the more invested they will be.

Talk about expectations and goals. Ask yourself: why do you (and your family) want to travel? Is it to swim and splash at the beach with your kids? Is it to go on a family hike up a mountain? To experience a different culture with your kids? Know what you and your family want out of the adventure.

Key Questions to Guide your Planning: Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Who do you want to go with? When do you want to go? How many days do you want to go? There are no right or wrong answers here. These questions are to guide you in the conversations to have with your family.