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Planning a family vacation takes time. So much has to be considered, such as where do you go, what do you do and how long should you stay? The budget is important, of course. Depending on the size of the family, and the ages, picking a destination everyone agrees on and is ultimately satisfied with, can be a daunting task.
In order to keep the peace, here are 5 tips to help your family pick the right vacation destination this year.
What Kind of Trip Should It Be?
First there needs to be a family meeting on what kind of experience everyone wants to have. An active vacation where hiking or scuba diving are on the agenda, a relaxing vacation on the beach or a vacation where you are trying all new things? City or countryside? Resort or road trip? Festivals and cultural experiences? Once that is established, the family can push forward in finding something everyone will at least have something worth going for.
How Much Time Do You Have?
One week of scheduled vacation as oppose to two or more will make a difference in where you go and what you do. The shorter the days the less time you want to be en route to the destination. Shorter vacations force you to pack a lot in a little time, which only leaves you exhausted. You'll also have a rigid schedule and things booked in advance just to get everything in.
What Is Your Budget?
Matching your budget to the destination won't be difficult but it could change your ultimate decision as it might not be budget enough. If you are traveling long-term when it's best to stick to the cheaper regions of the country.
Revisit Old or New Destinations
Places you've already been are familiar and come with a particular experience or feeling. You know you had fun there and can again. If you do revisit the same destination, consider making it new again with a different twist. Stay in a different neighborhood, eat at different restaurants, swim at different beaches and climb different mountains. If you are returning to the Grand Canyon try the north rim instead of the south. Try to make sure that every experience you seek is new.
Maybe a Staycation is in Order
The destination could be your own backyard. There's less planning, less packing, less time away. There's no jet lag and it's usually cheaper overall. Some families start by taking day trips together, then short breaks. After a while you will be looking for bigger and longer adventures.

We all like and deserved to be pampered. With our stressful lifestyle and hectic schedules, it has become almost impossible to make time to pamper ourselves at home. But with the rise of salons and day spas, you can now get several medical and beauty benefits under one roof. A couple of visits to a day spa can leave you feeling rejuvenated, from inside and out.

The origin of a spa came from Ancient cultures like the Egyptian, Romans and Greeks, who used spa therapy for relaxation and rejuvenation. But today, day spas do a lot more than just soak you in a tub. Along with medical benefits, you also get beauty treatments that make you feel better, refreshed and more beautiful.

Following are just some of the facilities you can benefit of:

Body massage: You could discover several health benefits you never knew before with a body massage at a day spa. A body massage alleviates back pain, arthritis, muscle soreness and helps you shake off the distractions of daily life. A spa session could also result in improved sleep and subtle weight loss.

A CyberRelax chair massage is a great way to experience an invigorating body massage in total privacy. The CyberRelax chair can decrease stress by releasing your body's natural endorphins and decrease muscle tension while increasing circulation all while indulging yourself in ultimate comfort.

Spray tan: Many spas offer spray tans that give you a sun-kissed look in a few minutes. We all know the harmful effects of exposing ourselves to the sun's UV rays for a natural tan. But airbrush tanning is completely safe and lasts longer than a natural tan. Done manually by a tanning expert, a spray tan gives quick results minus the tan lines. So you get a completely natural looking glow to your skin even in winter, when your skin tends to lose moisture and sheen.

Facials: If you've so far only had the regular facials, then a spa could give you something more with a red light facial. Red light treatment has proven benefits for the skin. While a facial will help your face shed a few years along with the wrinkles and fine lines and other problems, red light body therapy will repair damaged cells, stimulate collagen, and tighten the skin. Anti-aging, reduction of scars and a cure of psoriasis are just some of the benefits of red light treatment.

A day or two at a spa can do wonders for your skin, health and mind. If you haven't tried it yet, then you're missing out on an incredible way to de-stress and rejuvenate yourself. Get in touch with the nearest day spa and take advantage of the numerous benefits on offer.