Here are her best tips for making family vacations easy and enjoyable.
Where did your three sons go with you on your trips?
“We started with trailer camping trips in Quebec and the United States. Then we went to New York for several days, before taking the all-inclusive approach in the south for a few years. We then ventured into Western Canada, where we rented a car. More recently, we went to Europe for two and a half weeks. In all, we’ve travelled a good dozen times as a family, and we fully intend to head off again next summer!”
How do you choose your destinations?
“I often draw on the experiences of the people around me. I also involve the children in the choices. For example, our trip to Europe was the result of schoolwork done by my youngest children, where they had to imagine their dream trip: they wanted to see Paris and Barcelona, so we granted them their wish!”
What’s the biggest challenge when travelling with three children?
“The hardest part is satisfying everyone. Children and parents both need to have fun. And because our youngest and oldest boys are six years apart, they don’t have the same capabilities and interests, which sometimes complicates things!”
