When I travel with my children, we enjoy every minute non-stop and end up really tired but happy for the memories we have created.
When I travel without my children, I miss them more than ever, but I also feel rejuvenated since we all need time for ourselves, right? Traveling, as a family is priceless; however, it is also extremely healthy to travel with friends or your partner at least once a year.
We all need to recharge our energies, sleep late, or not sleep all night and then sleep all day long. For example, I love to lie on the sand with a good book and a cold margarita. Besides, taking a nap without interruptions is excellent from time to time too.
A vacation without children does not have to be exceptionally long; 3 to 5 days should be enough to de-stress, have fun, meditate, or whatever makes us happy. Also, letting an aunt or grandparents take care of the children while we go on vacation is beneficial. The most important thing is to plan ahead. To have peace of mind, you must make sure that the children are in good hands.
And do not forget the logistics, that is: whoever picks up the children from school or activities, to have a previous conversation with the children so that they behave well, etc. A vacation won’t be utterly relaxing if you get constant phone calls and texts about your kid’s behaviors.
The idea is for you to enjoy a vacation without feeling guilty because the children are not there. Children know that they are your world, and a little while away will not change that.
So, do you know where you are going next?
Cinthia Kettering