Some people think that going on vacation is expensive. Really, it is an individual matter of opinion. When browsing websites for where to stay in Roatan or another bucket list destination, once airline tickets, accommodations and meals are budgeted it can seem like a costly way to spend a week or two. However, the money that is being allocated to spend on a vacation is really a valuable investment in one’s family.  Not convinced? Take a quick look at the sight of your checking account statement with all the debits for the mortgage, monthly bills, groceries and a whole load of plain old “things” which can make you realize all that ‘stuff’ was far more expensive than the experiences of a family vacation.

As food for thought, consider this list of truly valuable things that your vacation money will bring to your family.

Family Time

Even though paying the mortgage and the bills gives your family a comfortable place to live, the fact is that for most families, we all seem to be running around on our own schedules, passing each other momentarily in the mornings, driving each other around in the car to individual activities and quickly saying good night before we go to bed.  Once you figure out where to stay in Roatan or another destination, you can begin to anticipate the quality family time ahead where you will all be together for the full duration of your trip. No soccer practice, no piano lessons and no evening business meetings will be keeping you apart.  And what better place to spend time all together than the beautiful tropical island of Roatan!

Memories

It is doubtful that most kids will carry memories into their old age of the times they were left at home while parents went to yet another meeting – at least hopefully not!  But spending time together in an exotic location, doing things that you normally wouldn’t get to do and seeing sights that just aren’t available in your neighborhood – you just know that those memories will stick.  It may sound cliche, but Roatan vacation memories will truly last a lifetime.

Education

It’s been said that traveling may be more educational than the traditional schooling many children receive.  Watching your kids’ expressions as you pass by places that you would never see back home, witnessing their wonder at the incredible sea life and being proud of them as they try experiences they have never heard of before, you will witness firsthand how their minds become so open and receptive to new experiences.  It is not to say that school isn’t important, but a couple of weeks in a different environment will certainly make everyone in the family more aware of themselves and others around them – more so than they have been in a long time.

Relaxation

For many adults, relaxation is the reason they want to go on vacation in the first place.  It can be surprising to think that by taking kids out of their daily routines and placing them in radically different surroundings would actually be relaxing.  Even though they may never stop moving, with the ocean, a swimming pool, beach sports, daily hikes, or other activities, you will be able to literally see the relaxation in the way they hold themselves.  A change of routine can do wonders and relax children even though they may seem ‘busy’ throughout the day.

The transformations that you will witness on a family vacation can be quite surprising. No matter how much money is spent, view your vacation not as expensive but a valuable investment in your family. Ready to start planning your trip? If you are looking for where to stay in Roatan, L’Alize is the perfect private family vacation home!