How Families Travel Today

May 12, 2026, 14:30
EuropeLifestyle

Introduction

Some parents take children to other countries. Other parents stay close to home to avoid stress.

Main Body

Many parents travel abroad with children under six. They want their children to see new cultures. They like hotels that give them everything in one place. But travel can be hard. Some children cannot sleep in new places. This makes parents very tired. Some families stop their trips early because of this. Now, some families choose 'staycations'. They stay in a hotel in their own city. This is easy and safe. Many people like to visit the same place every year.

Conclusion

Families choose between big trips to other countries or easy trips near home.

Learning

🌍 The 'Opposites' Trick

To reach A2, you need to show contrast. Look at how the text compares two different ideas:

Option A β†’\rightarrow Option B

  • Other countries β†’\rightarrow Close to home
  • Big trips β†’\rightarrow Easy trips
  • New cultures β†’\rightarrow Own city

How to use this: When you speak, use the word "But" to switch from one idea to its opposite.

Example: "I like hotels, but travel can be hard."

πŸ’‘ Key Words for your pocket:

  • Abroad: In a different country.
  • Staycation: A holiday where you do not leave your home city.

Vocabulary Learning

parents (n.)
people who raise children
Example:The parents helped the children with their homework.
children (n.)
young people under adult
Example:Children enjoy playing in the park.
countries (n.)
places with their own government
Example:She has visited many countries.
stay (v.)
remain in a place
Example:They will stay at a hotel for the weekend.
close (adj.)
near in distance
Example:The store is close to my house.
home (n.)
place where one lives
Example:After a long day, I go home.
avoid (v.)
stay away from
Example:We try to avoid traffic on the way.
stress (n.)
feeling of pressure
Example:The exam caused a lot of stress.
travel (v.)
go from one place to another
Example:They love to travel by car.
abroad (adv.)
in another country
Example:She studied abroad in France.
culture (n.)
way of life of a group
Example:We learn about different cultures in school.
hotel (n.)
building with rooms for travelers
Example:They booked a room in a hotel.
sleep (v.)
rest with closed eyes
Example:The baby will sleep in the crib.
tired (adj.)
feeling of fatigue
Example:After the trip, we were very tired.
stop (v.)
cease to go
Example:The bus will stop at the next station.
early (adj.)
before expected time
Example:They arrived early for the concert.
staycation (n.)
vacation at home
Example:We had a staycation in our own city.
city (n.)
large town
Example:New York is a big city.
safe (adj.)
free from danger
Example:The playground is safe for children.
visit (v.)
go to see
Example:We will visit the museum tomorrow.
year (n.)
twelve months
Example:She has been learning English for one year.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:The elephant is a big animal.
trip (n.)
journey from one place to another
Example:Their trip to the mountains was exciting.
near (adj.)
close in distance
Example:The park is near the school.