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Family trips by car and motorhome make us happier

Traveling as a family is one of the experiences that we most recommend enjoying as a family, even from when our children are small. We have different ways and opportunities to do it, such as plane, car and train, among others.

But according to a recent survey, having family trips by car and motorhome makes us happier . We share the results with you.

Conducted by Outdoorsy, a company specialized in motorhome rental, the survey in which more than 1,400 Americans participated showed what are the benefits for families of traveling by road , whether using a car or a motorhome.

According to their results, spending time outdoors and outdoors makes them happier: 94% of those surveyed reported feeling better mentally and the same number said their children were happier.

In addition, traveling by car or motorhome is the preferred way for parents , since 65% of those who had children consider driving and going all in the car much easier than taking a plane.

Regarding the effects on their parent-child relationship, 93% reported feeling more attached to their children during road trips , and 75% mentioned that children were more polite and friendly when they went on vacation.

Although we already knew that traveling is beneficial for children, doing it by car or motorhome seems to help improve the mental and emotional health of families , both parents and children, and therefore strengthen their relationships and make them happier.

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