An educational and fun family adventure doesn't begin when you get on the plane, but long before. Researching, planning and learning about your destination will not only help you and your children arrive more prepared, but will also provide everyone with the all-important background information that makes visiting any destination more fun and more educational. Researching the history, culture, economics, language, geography, attractions, events and local happenings of your specific destination can be done through a variety of means. But begin early so you have plenty of time. If you let each member of the family take a specific area of interest to research, you can share your discoveries and keep everyone involved in the planning.
Language Give the whole family a mini-language lesson.
Great information on customs, arts, etiquette and other important cultural information. For the latest in politics and economics, read a copy of the local newspaper. Most major papers in the U.S. and many other countries publish English language papers on-line. Geography Get maps. Lots of maps.