It’s hard to refuse a trip to the beach, and imagining the scene waiting for you is enough to convince you to pack for a vacation. A relaxing getaway, however, becomes more enjoyable when shared with your family. Aside from exploring a natural paradise and enjoying the activities, here are six other benefits that make a beach vacation with your family worthwhile.
1. It is good for your health
Natural environments like the beach have the rapeutic benefits that improve a person’s well-being. Saltwater can help heal cuts and lacerations while its minerals fight infection. Swimming also clears nasal passageways by removing excess mucus that leads to a stuffy nose. Finally, the much-needed Vitamin D that the sunlight gives strengthens the bones and boosts cardiovascular health.
2. It gives you some time away from technology
Technology has been consuming much of people’s time and energy, especially younger children. This is why you shouldn’t let technology take over their lives and encourage them to embrace an active lifestyle. A trip to the beach will encourage a new lifestyle change because they can’t bring cellphones or laptops in the sand. Likewise, direct sunlight can damage the gadget as well.
Because of this, they will have no option but to leave their electronic devices at the hotel room. In doing so, they will spend precious hours swimming or playing in the sand and you can also enjoy beach volleyball or kayaking as you aim toward a healthier lifestyle.
3. It breaks your mundane routine
Traveling strengthens the ties between parents and their children. An article on The Telegraph revealed that only 25 percent of children talk to their parents about a meaningful topic more than once a week, and one in six fathers don’t know how to spend time playing with their kids.
Regular vacations like a trip to the beach can address these troubling statistics. You have nothing else to do but to run barefoot on the sand or build sandcastles with your children. This interaction will build lasting connections between the parents and their children as they mingle together.
4. It enhances your imagination
Playing at the beach activates the brain’s limbic area to enhance brain development. Exposing a child to other scenarios outside of home even allows them to improve their motor and social skills. Likewise, they can use the beach to feed their imagination to foster creativity.
5. It is a place where you can find happiness
Staying at the beach clears out your mental clutter because you get to spend time in a simple but soothing location. Meanwhile, the sound of the waves allows you to relax, and the magnesium in seawater improves your mood. Therefore, take your children to the beach to reduce their crankiness while you can concentrate on ensuring that they are having a great time. It’s a place where they can be kids while running, swimming, or meeting other children.
6. It allows you to go outdoors
Kids can spend an entire day inside their rooms watching YouTube or playing video games. Regular travel allows you to break that routine and brings them to another place beyond the reality of technology. Spending time at the beach allows them to appreciate nature and use its resources to have a great experience. Parents can also use the trip to educate their kids about protecting the environment.
Your haven for the family beach trip
Yama Hotel Phuket has a Family King and Twin Room that can accommodate up to four adults. This spacious room provides a comfortable and relaxing environment when you’re not exploring the beach. Meanwhile, Senzees Restaurant is ready to satisfy your gastronomical cravings. If you’re looking for a hotel in Phuket, get in touch with us today to book your stay!