Fun ways to reveal a surprise vacation that your family won't see coming
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05 SEPTEMBER, 2022
The grand trip has been planned, the schedule has been finalised, accommodations have been reserved, and you cannot wait to inform your family about this surprise! It takes effort to plan a surprise vacation (as we all know!), so the trip reveal should be as exhilarating as the vacation itself.
To help you out, listed below are some fun vacation reveal ideas that will be just as exciting as the actual tour.
Puzzle
Surprise your family with a vacation by giving them a custom puzzle. Create a picture that indicates your vacation destination directly or gives your family a hint; cut the image up into smaller pieces - the more pieces, the more challenging the puzzle. Let the family rack their brains a little to discover the exciting vacation they'll be having. Have them put it together and watch the delight on their faces at the reveal!
Treasure hunt
Who doesn't enjoy a good treasure hunt? Place clues around the house to lead your family to the final clue, which reveals either the destination or gives them a hint that they will soon be travelling. For instance, if you are going on vacation to a theme park, you might write your clues in that fashion. Your final clue should be a letter (or perhaps a postcard) that tells them precisely where and when you will be travelling.
And if you haven't decided yet between beaches and mountains for your next vacation, the table below might help:
Points of comparison
Mountains
Beaches
Climate
Cold
Warm
Types of activities
Paragliding, mountain climbing, snowboarding, skiing, rappelling
Parasailing, swimming, volleyball, water bikes, kayaking
Best time to visit
Summers
All year round
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Balloon pop
If you have children, then this one is for you! Children love balloons; their mere presence signals a reason for celebration. Get your kids excited about your planned family vacation by having a balloon-popping extravaganza. Before blowing them up, put a picture, postcard, or a note inside a balloon. Your kids will have fun popping them and finding the surprises inside.
Cuisine reveal
How about treating your family to a delicious meal related to the destination you're considering? If you are heading to a beach destination, you can prepare a tropical meal at home with some fresh fruits and some punch or piña colada. You can also dress up accordingly. Let them relish and guess the location. And if cooking isn't your thing, you can create a puzzle using ingredients and let them crack the code.
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Give them travel essentials as a gift
Vacations often mean shopping for the destination to match the climate or even the place's vibe. Giving a gift that serves as a hint and a travel essential is another way to reveal your surprise trip. There are several options to pick from for a vacation-related gift - from pre-loaded travel pouches to swimsuits, camping tents, and more. You can also gift your children a gadget if you are planning a road trip to keep them entertained.
Still figuring out whether you should go on a road trip or take a flight to your destination? Don't worry, this might help you out:
Points of comparison
Road trips
Flights
Comfort
Car seats are more comfortable than those on aeroplanes, and you can stop whenever you want
Economy seats are less comfortable, however, travelling in first-class offers a different and memorable experience
Time consideration
Suitable for short-distance trips
Ideal for long-distance trips
Potential problems
Car breaking down, weather hazards, motion sickness, etc.
Delays, cancellations, space restrictions for toddlers, etc.
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With this information available to you beforehand, you can plan your finances better and not have any challenges in the future. The repayment tenure ranges between 12 and 60 months, and you can choose what’s suitable for you.
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