Travel offers unique opportunities to help your children expand their horizons by exploring the world with all their senses. New places should not only be seen; they should be smelled and heard and touched and tasted. How much more memorable is a trip to the beach when you experience the squish of sand between your toes, rub your fingers over the smooth surface of a wave-tumbled pebble, hear the piercing cry of a circling seagull and smell the briny scent of the ocean. Encouraging your children to employ all their senses when exploring a new vacation destination will deepen his appreciation for the world we live in and the infinite variety that world has to offer.
- Smell. Let your children experience the crisp, clean scent of a pine forest from the balcony of your Breckenridge cabin rental or treat them to the heady fragrance of the jungle during a Costa Rica vacation.
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- Hear. Ask your children to close their eyes and listen to the sounds they hear; then open their eyes to identify them. A San Diego vacation gives children a chance to compare the busy noises of the city to the quiet lapping of the waves on the beach.
- Touch. During a vacation to Destin, Florida, snorkel with the stingrays at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and marvel at their soft, spongy skin.
- Taste. Encourage your children expand their culinary range beyond hot dogs and mac and cheese. Season meals with tidbits about the origins of local foods. Seek out restaurants that specialize in local or regional fare like Charleston, South Carolina’s Hominy Grill where the best of southern home cooking is always on the menu.
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