3 Reasons You Should Travel Even If They Won’t Remember It

“We really want to go but are waiting until they will remember it!”

This is something I hear all the time as a family travel agent. I absolutely understand wanting your children to have a childhood full of special travel memories, but reconsider putting your family travel on hold: 

We all need a break sometimes (especially in the really early years). Don’t underestimate the power of getting out of your day-to-day and experiencing something new together as a family. Yes, there might need to be some prep and it won’t be easy every second. But parenting often feels easier in the sunshine and when focus is on having fun as a family (not thinking of what to make for dinner). 

They’re only this little for so long. There are some experiences that just won’t be the same at two years old as at ten years old. Whether it’s the way the splash pad makes them shriek for joy, hugging their favourite princess or building sandcastles all day – there are special parts of travel for every age group that change as your children age. I want families to experience the unique beauty of travel in different seasons of raising children. 

Your memories matter too. Some of my core memories are travel with my baby and young toddler. She won’t remember, but I will. I’ll remember the way we started our day at the empty beach playing in the ocean together (partly because we were up anyway). I’ll remember her running up to Captain Mickey, almost shaking with excitement. I’ll remember her trying a waterslide for the first time. I’ll definitely remember her and her cousin dancing together after getting their faces painted. I wouldn’t trade those memories for the world.

 

Jenna Mitchell is a travel advisor with Pure Magic Vacations specializing in family travel and
Disney Destinations. You can connect on Instagram @puremagic.jenna or through email at
jmitchell@puremagicvacations.ca.