You deserve a family vacation? Really? Yes, really! With all the daily stresses, a vacation is the perfect remedy.

We can devise a million reasons why not to take a family vacation.

• Too much work.
• Not enough money.
• We don’t have the time.

Article originally written on Sep 26, 2014. Updated on Sep 5, 2019.

But a vacation at just the right time can be rejuvenating and relaxing and give you the energy boost you need to keep being a super mom or dad. Here are reasons you should take a family vacation ASAP.

Let’s take a look at why even you need a vacation for you and your family.

Daily Life Is a Grind

Your alarm is set at 5:45 am. Every morning, you religiously wake up and start the coffee. Then, you turn on the morning news and watch world events. Shortly after, you eat breakfast and jump in the shower to get ready for the day ahead. You do this every morning, and it’s a grind.

Wouldn’t it feel amazing to get away?

A family vacation will allow you to escape the grind and recharge your batteries. We all need it. You do, too.

Let’s take a family vacation now!

Family vacations mean serious quality time.

Parents and children are always on the go. Spending quality time together can be challenging with work, school, extracurriculars, and other activities. Even the weekends seem to fly by. A family vacation is a deliberate escape from those daily responsibilities that can often get in the way, which means you have more time as a family to focus on one another.

It’s been a while since your last one.

When was the last time you took your family on a real vacation? Not that road trip to your parent’s house. A real vacation. If it’s been years since you’ve seen another part of the country (or world), it’s time to book a family vacation. It’s so easy to get caught up in the minutia of daily life that we forget about the beauty of what this world has to offer.

Have your children seen the ocean with their own eyes? Have they walked on a mountain? Did your spouse recently talk about how beautiful Seattle is? If you see apparent hints that your family needs a vacation, now is the time to act.

What about you? When did you last escape from life and take in something new? It’s unique how a vacation can help change our perspectives and get us out of the routines that define our lives.

Family-friendly vacation homes.

Taking a vacation allows you some much-needed downtime.

We do A LOT of things daily. The children have homework. Parents have jobs (two jobs each, if you count, cooking, cleaning, mowing the yard, etc.). Things like team sports and other engagements add to the to-do list, and it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed. A family vacation puts the routine aside and allows you to kick back and relax. Whether you spend every day exploring your vacation destination or just lounging around the house, you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Do the things you want to do that your busy schedule usually doesn’t allow for, and spend your time off with zero worries.

You’ve got some expendable cash.

Things are going pretty well for you financially. You’ve saved up some money but are unsure what to do with it. Of course, there are always expenses waiting for you around the house. But wouldn’t it be better to reward yourself by taking your family on a memorable vacation?

A new roof might be the most practical way to spend excess cash. But a vacation to the Bahamas will be an event that your family will remember for years.

Family vacations create memories that can last a lifetime.

No responsibilities and no worries in a new place with the ones you love most is a recipe for some fantastic family memories. Whether you visit theme parks or explore some of the world’s natural beauty, family vacations produce moments that the entire family will cherish forever.

You experience new things as a family while on vacation.

Whether you and your family vacation out of state or around the corner, everyone will experience something new and different. The new things we experience while on vacation with our families give us new common experiences and stories we can share.

Although it might seem complicated to make time, don’t let the opportunity to take a family vacation slip away. Even when it looks like a trip isn’t financially possible, there are ALWAYS ways to save! Taking a vacation is an excellent way for you and your family to get away from the daily grind, and when you return, it will be with a clear mind and a stress-free attitude.

It’s time for a vacation. Let’s do it.

When was the last time you went on a family vacation? Are you planning to go on another one soon?

There’s no better time than now to take your family on a vacation finally. It doesn’t have to break the bank. Make it what you want, and enjoy every minute.