Taking a much-needed vacation after your divorce can be pretty rewarding. However, what about when you want to bring the kids along? Taking a family vacation post-divorce can be pretty different from when you had another parent on hand. However, there are some ways for you to make these trips both enjoyable and manageable…
Family Vacation Post-Divorce: A Necessary Escape
Decide on a place
Like with any vacation, your family vacation post-divorce should be at a place everyone can enjoy. This can be a pretty easy task if you only have one child. However, having multiple children can make this a not-so-simple process. Combine this with the potential differences in their ages, and it can be tricky to figure out a place everyone will like.
Therefore, a good idea is to include your children on these plans. Surprise trips can be nice, but odds are your children might not be too keen on them after your divorce. Instead, work with them to decide on a place to go. That way, they’ll not only enjoy it, but they’ll be glad you included them in on it.
Budget accordingly
Taking a family vacation post-divorce requires you to really budget properly. Vacations can already be pretty costly, even when you were married. However, now you’ll have to budget on a single source of income. Still, that doesn’t mean your vacation quality has to suffer in order to save properly.
Try to plan out how many days you’d like to stay, what things you’d like to do, and any other things like money for food or spending. Then, make sure to save enough and then some just in case something unexpected comes up. With how pricey hotels can be, a good idea is to try and book your room well in advance. Odds are, you can get it at a discounted rate, especially if it’s during the not-so-popular months.
Don’t forget your co-parent
Not letting your co-parent know you’re planning a family vacation post-divorce can cause some unnecessary conflict. They might feel upset that you made these plans without asking them if they had plans for anything to do with the kids too. To avoid this conflict, it’s a good idea to talk to them in advance and plan out something that’ll work for you both.
