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5 Reminders On The Importance Of Family Holidays!
24 May 2018INSPIRATIONBY SweetEscape

Although we often complain about living in a big city, there is no denying that the city life provides a certain rhythm and comfort for us and our family: everything is readily available and the presence of technology allows us to be both connected to and detached from our surroundings. In the process, we may end up forgetting to be one with the nature, to live without any trace of digitalism, to depend on our survival instincts and one another.

We believe you would agree that our best childhood memories often involve going on family vacations and the adventures that we ended up having during these outings. But guess what? It's never too late to recapture those magical moments! Read on below to find out why going on a trip with your loved ones is not only necessary, but essential.

1. More Quality Time

Amid a lot of work and school activities, family members may find it difficult to just sit down and have a conversation, enjoying one another's company without a host of responsibilities or obligations in the way. The weekend may not be enough to catch up on things. This is where vacation comes in handy: it will pull a family together and reinforce the fact that quality time is essential!

2. Experience New Things

Whether you and your family take a vacation in your home turf or overseas, there is no doubt you all will learn different things. There could be hidden spots in your city that you never knew about before, or you could be learning about the rich and fascinating history of a new, foreign town you're visiting for the first time. There's always something new to discover!

by Aidin for SweetEscape in Labuan Bajo

3. Shake The Stress Off

According to a research, holiday experiences activate certain systems in one's brain that trigger well-being neurochemicals, including opioids, oxytocin and dopamine. For instance, walking amidst verdant environs can reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and stress. So it goes without saying that a good vacation can drain all the stress and leave a happy feeling behind!

by Charisse for SweetEscape in Manila

4. Improve Your Social Skills

Going on a vacation is always a great chance to improve your social skills, since every place provides a rich opportunity to learn about its culture, people, lifestyle and food. If you have young children, this should be important in teaching them to interact and explore with new people and new surroundings. In turn, this will increase their level of confidence too!

by Jeremy for SweetEscape in Perth

5. Create Beautiful Memories

Not only do family holidays put the daily routine aside for a while and allow you and your family to kick back and relax, they also allow you to create beautiful memories together. Years from now, you could open up a photo album of your vacation and relive the wonderful memories once again. Memories are to be cherished and remembered for as long as you live, after all!

by Kristanto for SweetEscape in Bali

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