Figure out the length of time available for the family vacation. Families with older children need to plan around their schedules, and families with younger children need to consider the number of days away from a home routine that works best for the kids.
Plan a weekend getaway. A few days away from home is a better family vacation than none at all. Find an area or attraction close to home that has a lot of family-oriented activities like swimming, hiking, camping, site seeing, children's museums, carnivals or amusement park activities.
Make reservations early. Research the locations, pay close attention to places that offer family friendly events. A good June vacation spot should have plenty of outdoor activities for you and the children as well as indoor, back-up activities in case of bad weather. Find out how close the nearest movie theater is. Ask if there are shopping malls, indoor arcades and if the motel has an indoor pool.
Select a good vacation spot with plenty of outdoor activities for you and the children. Opt for indoor back up activities in case of bad weather. Locate the nearest movie theater, indoor arcade games or skating rink.
Prepare for all types of weather. June weather isn't always a sure bet. Pack warm and cool clothing for the family. Include umbrellas, sunscreen and insect repellent too.
Take along plenty of entertaining card or board games for younger kids or hand held video games for older kids. Keep them in a special bag, to bring out when the weather turns bad and you need back up entertainment.
Load up the car and travel to see family members you haven't seen all year. You could even plan a vacation with them. June is a great time to visit relatives.
Travel during off days. June can be a very hectic family vacation season when all the kids are getting out of school. If you can, plan to travel during the week instead of on a weekend.
