September is upon us and all of the kids are heading back to school. It’s hard to not get a little depressed thinking that the fun of the summer holidays is over and now everything will be going back to business as usual. This doesn’t have to be the case though. Just because the kids are back in school doesn’t mean that you can’t treat the whole family to some great travel experiences.
Traveling during the school year can be a little challenging, having to make sure that the kids have a chance to get their homework done and aren’t exhausted when they head back to school on Monday, but it can also be a great way to support what the kids are learning at school during the week. If the kids are learning about mammals, why not head to the zoo? Is your child struggling in a language class? Why not take them to visit a cultural center. Travel is an education in and of itself, and traveling with children is an enriching experience for kids and parents alike.
You don’t even need to head too far afield to give your child a great travel experience. Those who live close to the borders in the US can easily head to Canada or Mexico for the weekend and be introduced to new languages and foods. You can find great Toronto vacation rentals that won’t break the budget and close to many attractions.
Don’t want to leave the country? Find a China Town, Little Italy, or Little Havana in a nearby city, or bring the kids to a cultural parade like Caribana Parade that happen in big cities like Toronto every year.
All of these little local experiences will build up your child’s interest in traveling, making it easier to travel abroad when you have the time. Start planning now for a family trip to the UK during the school break time, giving everyone something to look forward to. Rent the family a holiday cottage to stay in, adding to the overall cultural experience. You can find traditional and historic cottages in the UK and Ireland to stay in by visiting http://www.sykescottages.co.uk.
Back to school doesn’t have to mean that all the fun is over. Make a pact to yourself to bring your child’s learning out of the classroom and into the big wide world and use your weekends to travel far and wide.
