If you are like most people, then you love your family more than anything else. If your parents or their grandparents are fond of traveling and adventure, then it's possible that you get the penchant for similar activities and lifestyle choices.
In fact, you can take a genealogy and heritage DNA test to learn more about them, and thus, about yourself. In fact, your DNA test results can provide some great ideas on where to travel as a family.
If you want to come closer to your family, then one of the best ways to do that is planning a heritage vacation with them.
6 Things to Consider for a Perfect Family Vacation
One of the most fun parts of the experience is picking the destination. Based on the results of your DNA test, you can travel as a family to where your genetic roots have come.
The following are some of the things you can discuss with them to pick the perfect one:
1. Identify Common Interests
One of the first things that you want to do with your family is to identify the interests that everyone shares with each other.
These could include sunbathing at a beautiful beach, swimming, enjoying new and interesting cuisines, etc.
Many people have very varied genetics, which will only increase the number of options based on the DNA test results.
2. Research Online
Heritage Travel has easily one of the hottest niches today which is why you can find numerous travel blogs on the Internet that can give you ample information about traveling your family history.
For instance, a family of east Asian descent can learn about the most exciting things to do in Kuala Lumpur with your kids, or a Parisian family can find fun educational things to do when traveling to Paris with kids, etc.
3. Consider New Stuff That Your Family May Want to Learn
Traveling to new places also allows you to try different kinds of fun and adventurous activities.
For instance, if your family is from "down under" you can learn to surf in Australia on winter vacation in the US or go for skiing in New Zealand when its summer in the northern hemisphere.
There are many other fun things like these that you can enjoy with your family. So, it's a good idea to discuss the same with your family when you compare the options for locations.
Just because heritage travel is about learning, doesn't mean there's no time for adventure.
4. Seasons
Some people love winters while others love summers. So, you may want to consider the preferences of your family members so that you can pick the right time for traveling.
If you all like to be outdoors, bathe in sunlight, and travel light, then summers are the right option.
On the other hand, if you want to partake in winter activities like skiing, then you can travel during November-January (for the countries in the Northern Hemisphere).
5. Old Vs New Locations
Visiting new and exotic locations is fun, sure. However, if you have special memories of locations that you have visited earlier, then you may want to revisit them as well.
In fact, so many people prefer traveling to destinations that they have visited earlier as they know for sure that they can have a good time there.
On the other hand, there is no telling what kind of experience they can have at a new location. So, this is also something that you can discuss with your family when you plan the trip.
Keep this in mind: the grandparents would probably love to show their grandkids "where it all started". This is definitely an opportunity to bring the family closer together.
6. Fun Factor
Since there are so many beautiful countries and locations in the world, you can easily come up with a long list of options. However, to filter the family fun destinations, you must consider the fun factor involved in each.
In other words, you must take into account the number of activities that you can participate in each location.
After all, you don't want to go to a place where it is little for you to do with your better half and children, even if this is a learning vacation.
Traveling is always fun with family- there is no question about it. Travelling your roots can be even more rewarding.
However, if you want to make the most of your journeys with the family, then you must not only spend a good deal of time planning, but also include opinions of everyone.
Of course, involving each member in the process is also important and can be successfully accomplished by using the information above... and their DNA!
Andrzej believes life to be a never ending adventure. Originally from Poland, he is a devoted husband and father. Dedicated and enthusiastic to chase all his dreams. Storytelling to entice other families to travel.
