006 How to plan a strategic family vacation My Family Planner Podcast

Family vacations are often stressful and you come back more tired that when you started. In this episode we will talk about how to create a "why" for your vacation and let the "why" lead your "what" you do.  In the end, you will have a vacation with purpose and get the most out of it. 

Great families happen on purpose not by accident’

Problem: we go on vacation and it is stressful

Solution: have your “why” defined so you make decisions accordingly

Result: You’ll make the most of the time together and enjoy the journey


Is the vacation for rest or play; make decisions accordingly
Michael - we like to play hard; more tired when we get back
Financially prepare so you are not stressed; have a budget set aside
Brandon - Season passes to Sea World
Michael - story of a great vacation (Branson; season passes to SDC)

Familiarity
Kid-friendly town with lots of options to get out and do
Good distance from where we lived
Good price point for us



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