Why you should plan a vacation with your teen
You may have experienced a certain amount of togetherness with your teens in recent times. But when was the last time you ventured out for fun? Here are reasons to start planning now:
Your teen will treasure special time spent with you:
Sure, they may resist at first given the big game, or Heather’s birthday party. But won’t there always be some can’t-miss or catch-up event on your teen’s calendar?
They’ll have plenty to share with friends after you serve up some of his or her favorite music. Head to Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Grand Ole Opry and the best in country music, and learn how a simple radio broadcast spawned a global entertainment phenomenon.
Your teen may relish the healing attributes of nature: The benefits may include extended conversations once there is no social media to check. Share the thrill of a trip down Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River, where trout are plentiful, hot springs provide a welcome warm-up and frothy rapids get the adrenaline pumping. Or, bypass crowds and head for Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine beaches, mud flats, dune fields and salt marshes provide respite for shore birds, sea turtles, wild turkeys and wild horses.
Your teen may be stressed:
It’s a complicated world. And these are complicated times. And, there may be colleges and careers to consider. So, for now, why not relax, old-school style? Plan a trip to southern Maine’s Migis Lodge on the shores of Lake Saranac, where families have been bonding since 1916. Swim, paddle, float, ski or sail by day. Then, gather your clan for a lobster or clambake before settling in for a fireside game night in your cozy cottage.