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In our overworked society, family travel is becoming more important. Indeed, family travel is on the rise as parents (and grandparents too!) seek to spend more time with children. Because many households have parents that both work, family travel is seen as the wasy for families to spend quality time together. The Chicago Tribune reports on family travel:

Singles and couples normally can vacation at almost any time. For families, summer is the time, especially for those with school-age children. Family travel, not surprisingly, is on the rise.

“Family travel [and that includes grandparents] this year will continue to grow faster than all other forms of leisure travel,” [Peter] Yesawich said in a follow-up phone interview.

Family travel can be a rewarding experience, but it does take some planning. After all, family travel can also get expensive. But there are ways to cut back on costs so that you save more and still have all the fun. You can find family travel deals and other information on family travel by visiting the Family Trip Deals Web site.

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2 Responses to “Family Travel on the Rise”

  1. Victoria Garson Says:

    Family vacations can be soooo much fun! There are tons of great places to take our families thats probably why its on a rise…plus there are some inexpensive options out there now too which is usually a good reason a family can’t take a vacation.

    Victoria

    http://www.about-sandiegoca.com

  2. World Traveler » Blog Archive » Incorporationg Family Travel into Business Travel Says:

    [...] This fits right in the idea of a rise in family travel. And it shows how you can balance work with family, even when traveling, just as you do every day in real life. You usually get to go for free, and you can find travel deals for the rest of your family. And you don’t have to take vacation days to do it! [...]

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