The festive season is close and you must be wondering what to do this year with your family. Here are a few points to consider when planning for a family vacation this festive season.

1. Decide where you want to go with your family. If you are travelling abroad. You will need to decide which country you will get to travel to. Countries with flexible immigration rules should be your first priority. And if you have children choose destinations with the best weather conditions for the children to enjoy outdoor activities.
2. Decide on which destination and activities you would like to do. It is very important that you choose activities that will enable you to bond as a family.
3. Plan your potential dates. There is so many people travelling during the festive season and you don’t what to be caught up in the chaos. Plan your dates early so that you can book accommodations, and flights and also harmonise everyone’s schedules in the family.
4. Ensure everyone’s travel documents are up-to-date.
5. Define your Budget. This will greatly help in the planning process because you need to decide how much you would like to spend while on this family vacation. This will determine how you travel, the class of accommodations you will use, how far you can travel and for how long you will be on vacation
6. Make safety and health a priority. Seek the guidance of tour and travel consultants to help you determine activities to do and also ground handling when you arrive at destinations. Ensure to carry some medications especially if you have people with chronic illnesses. Ensure that family members get the vaccinations needed for the destinations you will be travelling to.
7. Choose accommodations that are suitable for families especially when you have children.