The 10 Worst Pieces of Travel Advice

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2. “Wait Until the Kids Are Older”

Carpe Diem. Just because your children are young and may not remember the trip later on doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy themselves in the moment. Money spent on a family trip is money well spent. Don’t put off family trips until your children are older, the longer you wait, the farther away your dreams of a family trip will seem, and the less likely they’ll be to come true as your children become involved in extracurriculars and their own social lives.

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