London is a great city to visit with your family. From the history, culture, attractions, and the energy; London has something for everyone. But beyond the major attractions like the Tower of London that everyone seems to enjoy; if your like my family, the hardest members of your family to please when you travel together are the teens
What do we bring to the table that you wouldn’t get by booking your vacation online? As a Certified Autism Travel Professional and a mother to a son who was diagnosed at age 5, I bring not only my professional knowledge but my own personal experiences so you can have that family vacation that works for your whole family.
When our kids are little, it can seem like we have all the time in the world with them, but in reality, we only get 18 summers.
It’s easy to see family vacations as a luxury of sorts… something you’ll do if you have the time and budget for it, but there is an overwhelming amount of actual scientific proof and measurable data that shows that vacations are essential to the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our families.
People always look at me strangely when talking about Disney, because it just doesn't fit with what others think I like. Given the choice, I would rather stay in a real castle somewhere in Europe, but there is something when you walk into Magic Kingdom and look up Main St and see the castle it chokes me up and I will tell you why. It was one of the places that helped our special needs child turn into a confident traveler.
We only get 18 summers with our kids before they are wrapped up in college, jobs, friends and boyfriends/girlfriends. Wouldn’t you love to make that last summer unforgettable? Planning a fantastic vacation for your family during that last summer is a great way to do just that. Look back at your childhood...aren't those vacation memories some of the most vivid and special? Getting out of our daily grind, focusing on spending time together and getting to unplug and relax with those we love the most is more than just a vacation. It's an investment in your family.
When you get a group of travel professionals together, it’s not uncommon for us to ask each other what type of title they use. You may be most familiar with “travel agent,” but many of us feel that doesn’t adequately capture what it is we do. We become travel advisors, travel consultants, travel designers or any number of creative titles that attempt to convey what we do for our clients.
