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Home » Blog » Fitness » Combining a Triathlon and Graduation Trip Into a Fun Family Summer Vacation

Combining a Triathlon and Graduation Trip Into a Fun Family Summer Vacation

May 14, 2014 //  by Dana Zucker & Sherry Wernicke, Luxe TravelingMoms//  Leave a Comment

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This year, our twins graduate from high school. Being a traveling family, we fully believe that world travel is an important part of education. Gaining a full understanding of the world around us not only helps make us who we are, but who we hope to become. So, we decided that the twins should travel to Europe and India by themselves this summer. Unfortunately, while this is a great opportunity for them, it means I won’t get to see them for a long period of time.

We have pretty much taken the kids with us on most trips, with an occasional getaway for myself and David. But those trips are becoming a rarity. So, I had the brilliant idea of combining a triathlon, which David still needed to schedule, with their graduation trip, for a fun family summer vacation.

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As luck would have it, some of the world’s best triathlons are in a few of the cities/countries the twins will be traveling through, such as Austria and Switzerland. Being the planner of both the graduation gift and my husband’s triathlon schedule, I will be able to place all of us in the same city at the same time. Call me selfish, but no matter how important we believe the twins trip alone is, the thought of them being gone all summer and then off to college, does not make me happy. So, a triathlon in Europe seems to be the perfect solution.

European triathlons are wonderful for late planners, with many summer races still open for registration. In the States, most races sell out a year prior, along with the best hotels, making planning a year in advance a must. Not to mention, this gives me a believable explanation to the twins as to why we are meeting up with them. The other wonderful thing about triathlons in Europe is the ease of travel between cities.  We can remain flexible in terms of which race we decide to do, based on the kids schedule.

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While I hope the twins won’t be too upset to find out that mom and dad just happen to be in the same city at the same time, I think I know how to make it all better. After backpacking, hostel living, and a set food budget, I am 100% sure two nights in a luxury hotel room, fine dining, and a hot bath will be much appreciated.

So, to all those high school graduates out there off for a summer adventure, if Mom and Dad just happen to invade your vacation for a great reason like dad’s triathlon, I say take advantage! Enjoy a long hot bath, fluffy robe, comfy bed, and delicious food. That next hostel is right around the corner and the rest of your adventure soon awaits!

 

 

 

 

 

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Category: Fitness, Travel TipsTag: Austria, fitness travel, international, summer, Switzerland, teens, travel tips

Dana Zucker & Sherry Wernicke, Luxe TravelingMoms

About Dana Zucker & Sherry Wernicke, Luxe TravelingMoms

Dana Zucker is queen of doing things her way! She is the mother of millennials who inherited her travel bug. Dana travels solo often and also loves to travel with her husband to fly fish around the world. She believes travel should always be in luxury and full of adventure. Dana is an avid cook and food traveler. She cooks whole, real food, using local ingredients. When on the road, she finds local hotspots, celebrated chefs, cooking classes and cocktails.

Sherry Wernicke and her triathlete husband travel extensively in style, not only for races, but for their love of adventure, new experiences, fine wine and cuisine, and luxury resorts. In addition to traveling whenever she gets the chance, she lives a healthy lifestyle, loves to run, has been a vegetarian for 27 years, and is very active in animal welfare activities. She is a former co-owner of the California Apparel News. She and her husband and two four-legged pups live in Connecticut.

Dana is the founder of MomsGoodEats and Sherry is the Editor, Publisher, and Contributor. The site is based on a life done well, a love of food, and luxury travel. They are also co-founders of the TriWivesClub for triathlon families and WineLoversVillage, where wine, food, travel, and conversation meet. In addition, they are freelance writers for print and on-line media for US and international magazines.

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