Episode 78

Family Vacation Planning

Summary:

In this episode, Cristie and DeAnna talk about their experiences planning family vacations with their adult children (and sometimes, grandchildren). They share their tips and tricks on how to create a financial plan, what they do based on their children’s income, and what they love most about these trips as a whole. 

Family vacations look different for everyone and don’t always have to be a luxurious getaway. Cristie and DeAnna discuss their family dynamics and put into perspective some of the things they consider before planning a big trip and what family travel may look like once you hit retirement.


Key Takeaways:

  • [04:00] Things to consider when planning your family trip 
  • [06:41] How old is “too old” for family vacations?
  • [08:14] Do your kids appreciate family vacations?
  • [09:13] Lessons learned when traveling with your kids
  • [12:58] Getting on the same page with your partner when planning a trip
  • [16:41] How to decide your travel itinerary based on your budget
  • [19:15] The benefits of family travel


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Cristie & DeAnna

DeAnna Robbins is a lover of learning and connecting with REAL people. A Grandma of 4, mom of 4 and wife of one. Her role of being "middle aged" is the current Life Lesson. How to take care of aging parents, be a mom, step mom, wife and professional woman, oh the fun. DeAnna has seen the dark and ugly side of abuse, alcoholism and suffering but believes you are either a victim or a player. She chose to be a player.

Cristie North is a wife, mother of 6 and grandmother of 2. She just turned 50 and is learning to navigate the reality of empty nesting. She has endured trials of divorce, alcohol abuse, blended family and grief. She celebrates every part of her journey as her belief is that each challenge makes us the remarkable, complicated beautiful souls we are today. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 28 years and currently manages a top producing mortgage company in Salt Lake City, Utah.