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Family trips are the most popular form of leisure travel, and according to recent research, the current trend of multigenerational and family-friendly getaways will continue to grow. To answer the need for an authoritative, creative, and practical travel planner, National Geographic and Susan Magsamen, a leading parenting expert, have joined together to create this must-have guide. Chock full of ten-best lists, sidebars, maps, and more, this is the perfect resource for planning a week-long vacation with grandparents, a dream trip across the country, or a short getaway close to home.Each chapter is full of the practical travel information, resources, and itineraries needed for vacation planning. Sidebars tell how to prepare for the trip, list what to take, and share advice and tips from parents and experts.
About the Author
Susan is an award-winning writer and advisor on family and children issues with a special interest in creativity and learning. Her books and programs have been called "a beautiful celebration of family life," empowering parents and children to connect--with each other, with other families, and with the world around them. Susan 's work is widely recognized as fostering and enhancing the ways we learn, play, create, and grow as individuals, families and communities.Susan's approach to creating enriching learning environments at home, after-school and in the community combines interdisciplinary evidence-based research with practical, applicable ideas and programs. She regularly brings together scientists, educators, parents, psychologists, advocates, policy makers, educational media and others to share their perspectives on topics that matter including education, family life, careers and more. Then, through a series of communications platforms -from books to videos, radio to speaker series -- Susan brings this knowledge, insight and ideas to those who need it to inform, inspire and educate.
