Make sure your holiday suits all the family and everyone gets a say, especially if you’re sharing costs. A beach holiday may be great for kids and teenagers, but if the daily trek to build sandcastles involves a walk down a steep cliff (and a hike back up to go to the toilet), then it’s hardly ideal. And while your parents may love exploring museums, teenagers could get bored. It’s a holiday, so make it fun for everyone.
Be realistic, too, about how long you want to be away together. You may feel you deserve a two-week break, but would that be too much for your parents, who perhaps don’t often leave their home?