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Planning a family vacation<\/a> is always a challenge (to put it mildly), but choosing the right type of trip when your kids fall into a wide range of ages can be especially tricky<\/a>. Toddlers and teens don't have many interests in common, after all \u2014 unless staring at a tablet or phone counts \u2014 and it can be tough to find a destination that has something for everyone. But there are plenty of ways to make this year's summer getaway one that the whole family can enjoy \u2014 maybe even you!<\/p>\n

The trick is to plan ahead and to be realistic about your children's individual needs. If you have a tween who's in that phase of being mortified by anything "babyish," you probably want to avoid places with people dressed like talking animals. Likewise, if you have a toddler who's not quite steady on his feet, you'll probably want to hold off on that group mountain-climbing excursion. With a little bit of luck (and compromise), the following suggestions can work for all ages.<\/p>\n

More from CafeMom:<\/strong>\u00a0Can I Afford a Family Vacation? All the Benefits of Family Travel, Plus Budgeting Tips<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Planning a family vacation is always a challenge (to put it mildly), but choosing the right type of trip when your kids fall into a wide range of ages can be especially tricky. Toddlers and teens don't have many interests in common, after all \u2014 unless staring at a tablet or phone counts \u2014 and 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