2. Travel builds character.
Travel provides parents and grandparents the opportunity to model what matters most. Will you exhibit patience when the line snakes around the corner, your favorite hotel is sold out or the museum is temporarily closed?
Delayed flights, weather changes, understaffed establishments or a rocky road help all of us learn to live in the moment, share resources, manage unexpected consequences and see the bright side of the occasional travel mishap. How the adults respond to challenging scenarios will influence the developing character of young adventurers. As always, kindness matters.
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3. Travel serves up nature’s bounty.
A colorful rainbow overhead, a supermoon rising over the mountaintops, elk bugling in the distance, the gentle mist from a nearby waterfall, a trout rising midstream, and the crunch of the trail under hiking boots. Awe-inspiring experiences in the natural world are nurturing to the youngest of souls. Venture to nature preserves, national parks, deep canyons and shimmering lakes, where dark skies allow the starry expanse to light your world.
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4. Travel is inspiring and educational.
Feed your children’s or grandchildren’s natural curiosity through travel. Do they yearn to learn more about art, history or science? Is there a burgeoning chef, musician or engineer in your midst? How about a language-immersion class? Are your kids curious about other religions, cultures or lifestyles? Are they concerned about climate change?
