The Art of Vacationing With Grandkids Author:Stephen Fienberg, Elinor Fienberg Taking your grandchildren away from home without their parents can be the most rewarding and exhilarating - or the scariest - experience of your life. The guidance offered throughout The Art of Vacationing With Grandkids will make your dream of vacationing successfully with your grandchildren a reality. Afraid the kids will not listen to Grandma... more » and Grandpa or respect their rules? Dont know how to entertain them 24/7? Learn the philosophy and tools that guarantee a fun, successful experience for everyone. Appreciate how big each little vacation detail is and discover that most kids do not share the usual adult concerns. Illustrative anecdotes throughout give voice to countless ways to achieve vacation highlights and avoid potential pitfalls. The book highlights the grandparents special role as keepers and tellers of the family story as well as the necessity of being a positive role model. Guidelines, advice, and tips - all from a grandparent-grandkid vacation perspective - are offered on:
* Grandkid Travel Readiness
* Special Role of Grandparents
* Activity Guidelines
* Interesting Venues Found in All Areas
* Structuring Vacation Days
* Planning Your Vacation for Success
* Need for Strong Leadership
* Guided vs. Self-guided Activities
* Hotel and Restaurant Tips
* Financial Aspects
* Logistics, Emergency and
Documentation Planning
* Techniques and Tips for Preserving
* Vacation Memories-------
Steve and Elinor Fienberg, both 66, share their years of experience as grandparents of 8, long-time vacation company owners, and world travelers to more than 60 countries on all 7 continents.« less