Reflecting on Our Family Travel Highlights of the Year
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our family travel highlights. From a winter holiday in Winterberg to a camper road trip in Central America, we’ve had some unforgettable experiences. Let’s take a look back at our adventures.
Winter Holiday in Winterberg
Our year kicked off with a winter holiday in Winterberg, Germany. Initially, it seemed like the perfect plan: skiing with the kids while Grandma and Grandpa came along for the fun and to help with childcare. However, things didn’t go as planned. Both our children, Lotte and Floris, fell ill, and there was hardly any snow for skiing. This experience taught us two valuable lessons:
- Choose a snow-certain destination for winter sports.
- Consider if the kids are old enough for winter sports lessons before planning such a trip.
Camper Road Trip in Central America
Next on our travel itinerary was a camper road trip in the USA. We had previously enjoyed a road trip along the West Coast in 2013, so we decided to embark on another one. This time, we chose to visit Yellowstone National Park, a place that had been on our bucket list for a while. Despite our initial doubts, our trip from Denver to Las Vegas, with a four-day stop at Yellowstone, turned out to be an incredible adventure.
Weekend at Efteling Bosrijk
In the fall, we decided to take a short break with the kids at Efteling Bosrijk. As we were short on leave days and budget, a weekend getaway seemed like the perfect solution. As proud residents of Brabander, where Efteling is located, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, especially watching the kids have fun.
Year-End Celebration at Disneyland Paris
We wrapped up the year with a trip to Disneyland Paris. With young kids, New Year’s Eve can be a challenge, so we decided to do something different. When Floris asked, “Mum, where does Mickey Mouse live?!”, we knew we had our answer. We look forward to sharing our Disneyland Paris adventures in a future post.
Looking back, we’ve had some wonderful family holidays in 2016. We’re excited about our upcoming travels in 2017, starting with a trip to Cape Verde in February. After our ‘no snow and sick kids fiasco’, we’ve opted for sun and vitamin D this winter. We can’t wait to share our future adventures with you!
What were your travel highlights in 2016, and what are your travel dreams for 2017? We hope you end this year well and make the next one even better. Safe travels!
X Aafje