{"id":25833,"date":"2021-05-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=25833"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:55:38","slug":"reconnect-with-family-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/reconnect-with-family-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a holiday is the perfect way to bond with the family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Family celebrating and raising hands after hiking up to the top of Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA.\" class=\"wp-image-25825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours2-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours2-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a long stretch of lockdowns, we\u2019ve found ourselves not being able to see our extended family properly for quite some time. As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel with restrictions easing, we can get planning a well overdue reunion. And there\u2019s no better way to reconnect with loved ones than on a family holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-a-reunion-like-no-other\">1. <strong>A reunion like no other<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Happy family rafting in North America.\" class=\"wp-image-25831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to treat yourself to a family reunion that really has that WOW-factor. After spending so much time in each other\u2019s gardens over the past year, we\u2019re ready for a change of scenery and the opportunity to embrace experiences with each other that don\u2019t include a picnic blanket and BBQ. We\u2019re ready to get those endorphins pumping around the body again, and travel with the family can deliver exactly that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-it-s-not-virtual\"><strong>2. It\u2019s not virtual!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Cute little girl looking inspired at a wild orchid in Borneo tropical rainforest.\" class=\"wp-image-25819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours3-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours3.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst it had been essential to keep us in contact with family and friends, it\u2019s no secret that we have all become fatigued with the virtual world &#8211; there are only so many virtual quizzes we can face! As humans we crave interaction and love making memories, even if they might be socially distanced. We\u2019re more than ready for a little face-to-face time with those that mean the most to us, and can\u2019t wait to start filling the photo albums back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-a-feast-for-the-senses\">3. <strong>A feast for the senses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours4-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Australian celebrity chef Adam Swanson happily watching his kids learn to make fresh pasta from an Italian chef in Rome.\" class=\"wp-image-25827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours4-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours4-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sights, scents and sounds leave a lasting impression \u2013 all it takes is for a smell of freshly baked pizza to flow through the air, and memories of a balmy summer evening in Florence come to mind. Bellissimo! From the sounds of tropical wildlife on a cruise through the lagoons in Costa Rica, to the incredible visual grandeur of the Grand Canyon in the USA, a family holiday is packed full of experiences that are a feast for all the senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>EXPERIENCE ON:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/gladiators-gondolas-and-gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gladiators Gondolas and Gold family tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-inspire-curiosity\"><strong>4. Inspire curiosity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours5-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Family dressed up and roleplaying as Roman gladiators. \" class=\"wp-image-25828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours5-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours5-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours5-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many multisensory new experiences packed into a family holiday, it\u2019s the ultimate place to inspire the younger members of the family. Roleplay as a brave Roman soldier with unique family experiences at Hadrian&#8217;s Wall and really bring to history to life. Budding explorers will appreciate, not just the cultures they visit, but also the quality time they get to spend with their family on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>SEE A KID\u2019S PERSPECTIVE OF ONE OUR FAMILY HOLIDAYS:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jx1RyplLgZU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rediscover Italy with TV chef Adam Swanson and his kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-relax-knowing-everything-sorted\">5. <strong>Relax knowing everything sorted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Multi-generational family having a toast whilst they sit down for a meal at an Italian vineyard.\" class=\"wp-image-25829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours6-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours6-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours6-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever get dread about organising the family holiday? Well, you don\u2019t need to with a guided tour. All of the finer details are sorted for you on Trafalgar family packages including accommodation, transport, experiences and many meals. Even the latest health authority and local government guidelines are vetted out for you. Whether you choose to join fellow families on a Trafalgar family package or to travel exclusively with just family and friends on a private tour, all you need to do is decide where to go and who to bring &#8211; we will take care of the rest! Meaning you can focus on enjoying family time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>FIND OUT MORE:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Perfectly Planned Trip With Trafalgar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-memories-that-last-a-lifetime\">6. <strong>Memories that last a lifetime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours7-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of active family of two, father and son, enjoying valley and mountain view in Yosemite National Park, California.\" class=\"wp-image-25830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours7-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours7-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Family-Tours7-1.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel can be one of the most rewarding experiences a family can have together. The adventures you will experience together will create wonderful memories that will last well after you arrive home. And the beauty of travel with the family is found in the variety of experiences each generation seeks out. From sailing Croatian cruises to trekking the Canadian Rockies, to cowboys and the wild west, there are plenty of opportunities to try something new in top family travel destinations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>See Trafalgar\u2019s full range of family holidays:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/ways-to-go\/family-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trafalgar Family Tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Find out more about our Private Group options:<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/forms\/private-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trafalgar Private Group Tours &amp; Holiday Packages<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a long stretch of lockdowns, we\u2019ve found ourselves not being able to see our extended family properly for quite some time. As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel with restrictions easing, we can get planning a well overdue reunion. 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