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Hey friend, If you’re craving a little extra family connection this holiday break, something easy, low-pressure, and actually fun for teens, try making a travel vision board together. We’ve done this for years, and it’s become one of my favorite ways to slow down and dream with my kids. No planning. No budgets. Just everyone tossing ideas on the table and seeing what sparks joy. And honestly? Some of our best trips started this way. My daughter’s graduation trip to Crater Lake. A Costa Rica adventure that lived on my mirror for years. Even my son’s request for “a place with trees,” which turned into a Redwoods and Sequoia camping trip. If your house feels a little chaotic right now (same), this is such a grounding activity. And it's a fun way to kick off next year’s travels before life speeds up again. 👉 Here’s the step-by-step guide to creating a travel vision board with your family: If you try it, send me a photo. I’d love to see what ends up on your board. Happy dreaming, Travel on! Tonya
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