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Build a Better Backyard Bar in 2019

 

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As the calendar turns and dark winter days slowly grow longer, allow yourself to envision the not-so-distant prospects of summer socializing. To optimize your outdoor entertainment potential, why not consider turning some available backyard space into a venue that guests will truly appreciate? Here are some tips on setting up an outdoor bar and planning summer gatherings.

Start with the Basics

Assuming you have a backyard, patio, or terrace that’s spacious enough, take a look around and select the ideal spot to set up your outdoor bar. If you don’t have enough shade, create it with freestanding umbrellas. Note the ambiance of your space when selecting the shape and color of your bar table and deciding between chairs and stools.

Aesthetically-pleasing bins that match the decor enable you to store basic items on the spot rather than continually be transporting what you need in and out of the house. Be sure to include an ice cooler or mini-fridge to keep drinks chilled.

Have an ample assortment of wine glasses, shot glasses, beer mugs, and other appropriate stemware on hand, depending upon the drinks you are planning to serve.

Select Drinks and Snacks

Depending upon your event, stock your outdoor bar with a full array of drinks or with a limited selection of beer and wine. A fully stocked bar includes whiskey, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, and bourbon as well as mixers necessary to prepare your favorite cocktails.

If you want to avoid tending bar full-time, consider filling drink dispensers with the cocktails pre-mixed. Alternatively, for a light summer occasion, you may choose to proffer a few summer ales or light beers in a tubful of ice along with a nice rose and possibly a sangria for the wine aficionados.

Usually when guests quaff beverages, they enjoy munching on light snacks. These may include crackers, cheese, chips, olives, and assorted nuts. Display the snacks in attractive plates and bowls along with napkins, toothpicks, and other needed utensils.

Consider the Decor

It’s simple and attractive to decorate your outdoor area to match various themes by adding outdoor rugs and appropriate artwork. Table centerpieces can include sprays of fresh blossoms, flowers floating in glass bowls, or baskets of pine cones. Festive lighting adds elegance to summer parties. Try setting up tiki torches to create an exotic ambiance. You can also place votive candles or candles atop wine bottles on the tables.

Provide an Attractive Table Setting

For a coordinated look, select your tablecloth, place settings, and decorations in the same colors and patterns. To keep food fresh and safe from pests, cover it with wire domes. In warm weather remember to serve food promptly, at least within an hour of leaving the oven, stove, or fridge. For a large gathering, you may want to set up a buffet table and let the guests serve themselves, but if your event is more intimate, serve the food in bowls that you can pass around from guest to guest.

It’s simple and fun to plan and execute your outdoor bar set up to get you ready to host a spring or summer event. Set it up, select your drinks and cuisine, invite your guests, and enjoy yourselves!

5 Simple Ways You Can Maintain the Value of Your Car

Outside of a house, a vehicle is typically the biggest financial investment a person makes. And as with any investment, you want to be sure that you protect its financial value. But unlike a house, a car depreciates in value (and quite rapidly at that). So you’ll need a plan for helping your vehicle maintain value over time.

5 Ways to Retain Value

Every vehicle is unique in the sense that it requires different investments to keep it going. But for the most part, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to maintain the value of your car. It simply requires a little bit of time and effort.

Not sure where to begin? Here are a few simple, yet effective tips:

 

  • Perform Preventive Maintenance

 

To keep your body functioning in tip-top shape, you know that it’s important to make healthy decisions all of the time (not just after you experience a health crisis). So you try to eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water, and reduce stress. But did you know that preventative maintenance is just as important for your vehicle?

As Sears Auto explains, “Preventive maintenance is without question the most effective and least expensive way to keep your car running for a decade or longer. Regular automotive checks can help prevent costly repairs in the future and keep your car and its passengers safe.”

For best results, regularly inspect your tires, lights, wiper blades, batteries, air filters, belts, hoses, and fluids. If you find something wrong, deal with it right away – rather than letting it get worse. Small issues are usually simple and inexpensive to fix. Left untreated, though, small issues become much more expensive.

 

  • Keep the Vehicle Covered

 

Appearance plays a significant role in the value of a car. Even if the engine is in pristine condition, it’ll be tough to get maximum value for a vehicle with chipping paint, dents, and scratches. And while some basic wear and tear is to be expected, you can do yourself a favor by keeping the vehicle covered as much as possible.

If you don’t have access to a permanent garage, do the next best thing and buy a portable garage or shelter. It’ll cost you a few hundred dollars for a quality shelter, but it’s better than having to drop a few thousand dollars on a new paint job down the road.

 

  • Regularly Change Oil

 

One of the best things you can do for your engine is to change the oil on a regular basis. While a mechanic will tell you to change it every 3,000 miles, you can probably get away with more like 5,000 to 7,000 miles (assuming you aren’t putting a ton of stress on your engine). Regardless, be sure to do it once or twice per year. It’ll cost you $30 or $40 and 30 minutes of your time to have a professional take care of it. You can do it on your own for even less money (though it might take a few minutes longer).

 

  • Swap Out Air Filters

 

Just as important as changing your engine’s oil is swapping out the air filter. And considering that it’s so cheap ($10-$20) and easy (just remove a few screws), there isn’t any excuse for ignoring it.

 

  • Keep the Interior Clean

 

Finally, be sure to care for your vehicle’s interior. Whether leather or cloth, keeping the seats, dashboard, and floor clean will make you feel better about your vehicle and communicate to future buyers that you took care of it. It just takes five minutes every week or two – so do it!

Take Care of Your Car

The way in which you treat your car says a lot about who you are as a person. People who neglect or mistreat their vehicles tend to act similarly in other areas of their lives. People who keep their vehicles clean and proactively care for all of the major systems are generally more focused, appreciative, and attentive.

Don’t neglect your car. Not only is it bad for your vehicle’s value, but it also allows poor habits to take root inside of you. Take the time to invest in your vehicle, and you’ll be rewarded in more ways than one.

Healthy Habits Parents Must Teach Their Kids

Parents pass more than their genes to their kids. As early as two years old, kids mimic what their parents are doing. The way you sit, eat, and even laugh will most likely be how they sit, eat, and laugh. It would be good if they get to pick up all the good habits, but they will surely pick up on the bad habits as well. And as parents, you are going to blame each other if they get too much to handle.

So to help you, here are some healthy habits that are good to pass on to your kids.

Colourful eating

By colourful eating, we mean vegetables and fruits of course. If we show them at an early age that vegetables are not disgusting, they would have an affinity for it when they grow older. You can even go as far as explaining the health benefits of the food on your plates. Once they get used to having vegetables and fruits constantly, then it is not going to be a problem feeding them healthy food in the future.

Have a workout routine

It does not have to be a gym-intense workout. As simple as walking, biking, or jogging around the neighbourhood will do. You can even make a day of it by going on a picnic-workout weekend. Plan games that double as a workout which should include running, a bit of stretching, and maybe a little intense cardio.

In addition, you should let them pick a sport and get involved in it. Start simple like basketball, baseball, and even badminton so you can play it in your backyard. If your child does not show any interest in any of these, just help them find which physical activity they like. They might want gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, or even archery.

Do chores with them everyday

It is not enough to demand that they do chores, they must see you doing it with them. To make it more effective, you can have a list of chores that needs to be accomplished daily and weekly. Put up all of your names beside a chore they will be responsible for during the day, and then just rotate the names so that they are doing different things every day and every week.

Just like the physical activities, this is meant to discourage them to be couch potatoes.

Spend time with them

When school starts, you are not going to get as much time with them as you can. As an example, students in a Singaporean international school spend more time with their noses in their books because of the requirements for secondary education certification exams, national standardised exams, and International Baccalaureate exams. Taking a break is near impossible, and spending time with family is, too.

So it is important that you teach them that time together is important. You can bond over food, films, activities, books, or any interests each one shares. Once the schedule becomes chaotic, you can do family bonding on a Sunday to allow them to make plans on a Saturday.

You can also turn your bonding time by guiding them while they are finishing their schoolwork every day. You will be at least be on top of their progress in school.

The aim of these habits is to keep them healthy, body and mind. At the same time, it teaches them to be independent, hardworking, and studious.

Why a Bird Makes an Awesome First Family Pet: What You Need to Know

Forget cats, dogs, and the occasional hamster that always seems to die a mysterious death; the unconventional bird can make a surprisingly wonderful first family pet. Owning one is a rewarding and wonderful experience, so dive into the following tips and facts to help you learn everything from what bird is best for your family to feeding habits, care, and cost.

Bird Breed Matters

Like any other animal, the choice of bird is a big deal. Some are better for more experienced owners or in an adult-only house, while others are well-suited to being around children and are beginner-friendly. There are several different species that make great first family pets, from the Pionus parrot, finches, or even lovebirds. The following two top the list for both beginner owners and first family pets.

  • Budgies/Parakeets 

Budgies, also known as parakeets top the list of family-friendly birds. They have playful, adventurous personalities and are friendly and easy to handle. Their gentle and loyal personalities enable them to bond well with pet owners. Their beaks are small, so any accidental pecks or bites that may occur won’t be disastrous. Many budgies learn to talk and mimic speech as well, making them delightful and entertaining to be around. For those who consider getting a budgie, make sure that you are prepared to spend lots of time with him on a daily basis; they can and do literally die of loneliness.

  • Cockatiels

Just like some dogs are one-person only dogs, some birds become quite attached to one person, even displaying potentially aggressive behavior towards others. Since others may be helping with the care of them and interacting, this is not something you want in a family. Enter the cockatiel. Cockatiels make great multi-person, non-possessive first pets for families. Their personality is social and laid back, so whether you are playing an active game with them or just chilling while watching a movie, they make a great companion. For those preferring a more chill species that isn’t constantly emitting noise, a cockatiel is ideal.

Nutrition, Playtime, and Socialization

A well-cared for bird lives for an average of 20 years, so ensuring that they have a good quality of life is important. Choose a cage with plenty of room to flit about. Just remember that cages do not replace outside-the-cage socialization, which should occur on a daily basis. They will get easily depressed if left alone or ignored. Nutrition is just as important, so check out this list and research which diet is best for your bird. Buying in bulk will often save as well, so keep that in mind.

Conclusion

Birds are more delicate than a cat or dog, roughhousing could injure or even kill them, so make sure your child is old enough to handle them appropriately. With the proper nutrition, socialization, and care, you will have a very happy pet to help create wonderful family memories.

3 Great Reasons To Join A Car Subscription Plan

When you think of getting your own car, there are many things to consider before making the final decision. Some of these include whether to buy a new or old car, whether to lease or purchase, as well as the model, the color and size. All these choices matter. However, if you are a person who loves varieties, there is just one more consideration for you, one that allows you to decide on many different cars: a car subscription plan.

There are numerous benefits to a car subscription plan, but the major one is that you will have an option to drive different cars based on your needs, and only be required to pay a monthly fee to enjoy the services. The other good thing is that you are allowed to swap, renew or cancel each month depending on whether you want a new ride or not. Below is an elaboration on why you might consider joining a car subscription plan.

Availability And Preference

When did you last get a chance to choose the kind of car you wanted to drive at any given time? If you have never subscribed to any car subscription service, then your answer is probably: never! This is exactly what a car subscription plan is giving you. With this plan, you will have access to different types of carsdepending on what you want to use it for at any given time. You only need to request for the car through the service’s app, and it will be delivered to your preferred location. Want a Lexus one month and a pickup truck the next? You can drive according to your whims and preferences on a subscription plan.

Convenience

If you own a car, there are certain things you have to worry about, like maintenance and insurance premium payments, among other things. Convenience is one of the major benefits of a car subscription plan because you won’t have to worry about registration fees, tax, and insurance payments or maintenance – the monthly subscription price you pay is covering all these costs. Also, you have access to roadside assistance, an added bonus you won’t find when driving your own car.

Flexibility

If you already have a car subscription plan, or you want to have one but are afraid of becoming a slave to the plan, then here is the good news for you. Once you subscribe to the plan, you have a right to swap, renew or cancel each month. Therefore, unlike other car dealership services such as leasing, whereby you must retain the car until the agreed time lapses, a car subscription service allows you to cancel or reinstate your subscription anytime.

The benefits of a car subscription plan are as numerous as they are revolutionary, as this new kind of dealership plan continues to take hold in North America. Everything about car subscription services seems pretty awesome, and it’s only a matter of time before this new concept takes off.

Bundling Up: A Brief Guide to Thermal Clothing

Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer, or you just suffer a short commute to work in the morning, you’ll have the same goal as you step out the door during winter: stay as warm as possible. Layering your clothes to create an effective fortification against the biting cold allows you to enjoy the winter months much more, and, according to this Harvard Medical School article, can help you stave off respiratory diseases and spikes in blood pressure too.

To combat the cold, clothing manufacturers started making what’s known as “thermal wear” – clothing specifically designed to retain heat. But all thermal wear isn’t created equal, and the term is used by some brands to simply refer to a line of clothing is warmer than others (though not especially heat retaining).

This article will look at the standard way of quantifying the thermal property of clothing, as well as what to look for when you buy thermal wear.

The TOG Rating

The TOG rating – or, Thermal Overall Grade – is a scientific test determining the heat retaining capacity of various articles of clothing and bedding. You’ll often see duvet makers flaunt their TOG rating, but arguably (at least for those with indoor heating) the TOG rating means more when applied to clothing.

The average thermal sock is about 0.89 TOGs. You can compare that to your average cotton sock, which is about 0.33 TOG. But if you really want a heavy hitter, you have to go with a brand like Heat Holders, whose socks boast a very impressive 2.34 TOGs.

What Makes Clothing “Thermal”?

Let’s stick with Heat Holders as the example, since they make the highest TOG rated thermal wear on the market. According to their website, their high quality thermal socks for men and women are made using high insulating yarn that’s knitted in such a ways as to create an extra long looped pile (in layman’s terms, a looped pile is essentially the raised structure of cloth).

That tells you that there are two important factors to look for in thermal clothing: the yarn used, and the ways in which that yarn is structured. Both have a profound impact of the heat retaining capacity of the final product.

What to Look For in Thermal Wear

Find thermal wear that advertises their TOG rating so you know what to expect. Again, a great place to start your search is with Heat Holders. If it is sheer heat retaining capacity you are after, they are your first choice. Conversely, be wary of brands that advertise a thermal line, but make no mention of what exactly makes the clothing “thermal”. And be wary of ad copy that withholds the TOG rating.

Staying warm in the winter isn’t about staying cooped up inside; it’s about making informed clothing choices and bundling up properly. Before you reach for a regular pair of cotton socks or underwear this winter, consider thermal wear, paying close attention to the materials and the TOG rating. That way, when it’s time to greet the day, you can do so with a warm welcome.

4 Reasons Backpackers Love Merino Wool Clothing

When backpacking around the world, the goal is to experience what each terrain has to offer. From the concrete jungles of cityscapes, to the wilds of the deep dark woods, you’re ready to take on whatever adventure the landscape affords.

The only problem is, being prepared for everything can leave you with a pretty bulky bag. That is, unless you pack Merino wool – a backpacker’s secret material, that allows you to pack less, stay fresh and feel good about your apparel choices. To expand on this, here are four reasons why Merino wool is the backpackers top choice of clothes for a trip.

Baggage Woes

Many of you have likely experienced lugging around bulky and heavy luggage to and from the airport, suitcases and backpacks filled with clothes, gadgets, and everything in between. As much as you might think you need everything in those luggage bags, you don’t – you’ve over packed, and now have to pay the price, literally and figuratively. Baggage fees are exorbitant these days, and carrying around heavy bags is anathema to the free natured experience of backpacking.

The problem is, you’ve filled your luggage with enormous amounts of socks and t-shirts in preparation for the heat, when you sweat through clothing, or the cold, when you need extra clothes to keep you warm. Luckily, Merino wool fixes both these problems…

Temperature Regulation

Merino wool comes from Merino sheep, a species of sheep that originated from Spain. “What does that have to do with backpacking and traveling?”, you might ask. Merino wool has many attributes that can help in minimizing what you pack in your luggage. For instance, if you’re traveling to a location where you’re unsure of the day-to-day weather, Merino wool is perfect, since it can regulate body temperature.

Merino wool is described as having “fibres [that] absorb your body’s moisture vapours and evaporate them outside of the fabric.” So in other words, it’s breathable, keeping us cool in warm weather. And during cooler weather, the “moisture vapours condense inside the fibre, giving off heat …”, and, in doing so, it keeps your body warm. By packing clothes that are made from Merino wool, you can get away with packing fewer items, since each Merino item is multi-purpose. This is one of the reasons why travelers love Merino wool clothing.

Experience

The ultimate goal while traveling is to immerse oneself in the experience, going in-depth and exploring what a new part of the world has to offer. You have so many places to go, things to see, and people to meet, and you don’t have time to spare a day to wash clothes. Not only is Merino wool body temperature regulating, but it also is resistant to odour and is wrinkle-resistant, meaning it doesn’t get smelly, so you don’t have to wash it every time you use it. Because Merino wool has elastic properties, when you do wash it, you don’t have to find an iron or a dryer to take out the wrinkles.

Responsible

Since Merino wool comes from sheep, the wool is renewable and at the same time gives back to mother earth making it also biodegradable. With much emphasis being placed on living green these days, Merino wool is a textile that you can feel good about.

Merino wool has a plethora of benefits when used as a fabric. It doesn’t get smelly and is versatile, so you can pack lightly, giving you more time to plan your adventure. It’s no wonder it is the top choice of clothes for travelers and backpackers alike.

How to build your dream career in healthcare

The US has a long and proud history of top hospitals and clinics – and the staff who work in them are known for beingsecond to none. With almost four million nurses and midwives believed to beworking in American healthcare institutions, it’s clear that there’s a bigdemand for the services of those who can care for patients and deliver important medical help. How can you break into this industry?

In short, there are lots of steps youcan take to increase the chances that you’ll secure that dream healthcare job as a nurse, a physician or similar. From studying for a qualification todeveloping a resilient mindset, there are lots of different ways that you canget your career in healthcare off to a flying start. Here are some top tips.

Study hard

The first step you need to take if you want to build a career in healthcare is to study hard for your qualifications. Depending on the exact healthcare career route you want to take, the study pathyou’ll need to embark on will vary. If you want to become a registered nurse,for example, you’ll usually need to follow an accredited program as well assitting and passing an exam known as the NCLEX-RN. Becoming a physician oftenrequires lots more study, and that includes everything from rigorous exams to aresidency. There are also plenty of other, less well-known health care occupations, each with their own set of exams to take.

Often, the same institutions will offer healthcare qualifications at a range of levels: Bryant and Stratton College offers healthcare degrees in various disciplines, while many others do the same. The benefit of this is that you can cross-compare the entry requirements, the course outlines and more relatively easily – and often even within the samewebsite.

Get some experience

The vast majority of healthcare institutions are, of course, going to demand prior experience from the staffwho come to work for them. In an environment where patients’ lives and health outcomes are hanging in the balance, a good working knowledge of how such anorganization functions is essential to prevent a tragedy. Expect, then, to complete a lot of work experience, shadowing and other expertise-building tasks before pushing ahead. Many institutions offering healthcare qualifications will usually offer this as part of the course. If you’re studying online, or if your institution doesn’t offer an experience placement, then it may well be worth approaching a local healthcare provider to ask about volunteering opportunities that could build your skills.

Choose your location

As is the case with almost all jobs,the demand for nurses and other healthcare workers varies depending on the geographical location. Sometimes, people inside and outside the healthcare industry assume that because healthcare is needed everywhere, there’s the same level of staff demand everywhere – but that’s not necessarily always true. For nurses, it’s sometimes the case that more rural hospitals and other institutions need staff urgently: if you’re able to move, then, you may have more career options opento you. If you’re a healthcare professional with a particular specialism, then youmay find that there’s more demand for it in an area where specialist institutions exist: cardiologists, for example, may do better in an area with aheart hospital.

Mindset changes

While studying hard and taking other worth while practical steps towards becoming a healthcare professional is allwell and good, it also relies to some degree on how mentally prepared you are.Working in healthcare can be draining, both physically and psychologically –and unless you’re ready to handle it, you may soon experience burnout. That’s why it’s a good move to build up your resilience, and to use your time spentgaining experience wisely. It may also be worth developing some mindfulness or meditation practices in order to ensure that you can wind down appropriately when the day is done. That way, you can act now to avoid burnout in the future.

For those who want to join the ranks of the healthcare profession, then, there are plenty of steps to take. Whetherit’s going for a degree in order to open up a particular healthcare vocation orit’s ensuring that you know what you’re letting yourself in for by gaining some experience, there are many useful ways to give yourself the best shot at asuccessful healthcare career.

Surprising Benefits of Doing Mindfulness Meditation

You might always have an excuse for not meditating. You keep telling yourself to do it, but you are busy at work. You also don’t feel like doing it because it stops you from doing the things you need to do. If you think that you have a lot on your plate and you are running out of time, you have even more significant reasons to try mindfulness meditation. Once you learn these benefits, you can give it a shot.

Reduce anxiety

You think about a lot of things in life, and these problems you face can cause stress. Some of these issues are not within your control, and even if you keep thinking about them, you can’t do anything. Therefore, you need to try mindfulness meditation when you are plagues by problems. By forgetting your issues for a moment, your stress levels will go down.

Be more tactful

Making judgements with things around you is easy. When you face someone, who doesn’t look like you, it is easy to judge that person and create biases in your mind. Worse, you might even express your bias to that person without thinking and cause them to feel hurt. When you start to be mindful, you control everything that you do and say. Before you judge, you try to evaluate your thoughts first. Before you speak, try filtering your words.

Prevent depression

One of the reasons why some people despair is because they tend to over think. They worry a lot about many things even if they don’t have to. When you start to be mindful, you forget about the things that are worrying. You let go of the problems and free your thoughts. When you feel depressed, it helps if you start seeing a medical professional. However, you may also consider doing mindfulness activities at home. Whether you are doing household chores or grooming yourself, you can be mindful of what you are doing.

Increase body satisfaction

When you start to be mindful, you become aware of what your body can do. You will think about what it does that is quite unimaginable. Along the way, you feel that you are lucky to have a healthy body. You will forget about your insecurities. You will appreciate what you have, instead of searching for what you don’t.

Remove distractions

Concentration is quite tricky for some people to do because they are not mindful of their actions. When you start meditating and reflecting, you will forget all these distractions. Even if things bother you, it is easy to focus on the positive aspects.

Start a business

It takes time to be a master in mindful meditation. However, if you start practising now, it could be easy for you to do better in the future. You might even open a meditation business to influence others to do the same thing. They might appreciate meditation too if they start seeing the benefits that they will get from doing it.

A Helpful Guide To Mapping a Group Family Tour of Los Angeles

Contary to popular belief, Los Angeles has more to offer than Hollywood and A list celebrities. In fact, Los Angeles also boasts endless family friendly activities and attractions that are sure to delight your family. So regardless of whether you plan on traveling to LA with your immediate family or are looking forward to organizing an LA based family reunion, continue reading to discover how to start booking a Los Angeles tour bus or minibus and plan your upcoming family trip to LA.

A helpful guide to mapping a group family tour of Los Angeles:

The Big Ones: Make sure to fit in these quinessential eerie LA sites (e.g. Disney Land, La Brea Tar Pits, etc)

It would be a shame to visit LA as a family without visiting some of LA’s most iconic attractions. Some must visit examples include Disney Land, the La Brea Tar Pits and Malibu Beach. If you do plan on visiting one of more of LA’s theme parks such as Disney Land or Universal Studios, it’s well worth splurging on VIP passes, so that your family will won’t have to spend hours waiting around in lengthy queues to ride their favorite rides.

Consider Various Transportion Options

The transportation option which you choose will largely be determined by how many individuals there will be in your party. However, it’s also well worth considering whether you’re confident navigating LA’s notorious gridlock yourself, or if you’d prefer to rent a comfortable air-conditioned bus and a driver, to transport your family around LA.

Map Out Other Destinations: Choose what other specialized sites you’ll want to visit in the area

In order to make the most out of your time in LA, make sure to create a detailed itinerary which features LA attractions which rank highly on your family members’ wish lists. As examples, you may be interested in visiting Universal Studios, Runyon Canyon, Knott’s Berry Farm, the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Santa Monica Beach.

It’s well worth chatting to your family members in advance of your trip as if several individuals express an interest in visiting a particular site, you may want to add it to your LA tour itinerary.

Book Tours: Consider booking private tours

You may not be aware that a high percentage of LA attractions offer private tours for a small cost. So it’s well worth planning ahead and ringing some of the attractions which you’re interested in touring with your family in advance, to see whether or not you’re able to book a private tour for your group. Sometimes you may even receive a discount for booking a group tour, especially if you’re booking a large tour for a family reunion.

Plan Plenty Of Distractions

As there will often be times when you’ll need to keep your family members occupied it’s well worth planning distractions to ensure that your family members are never bored. As you’ll need more than playlists and radio to keep you entertained between stops, it’s well worth planning to play some fun games. For suggestions of games which will keep your family in high spirits simply visit https://blog.bus.com/group-games-to-play-on-long-bus-rides.

So if you plan on organizing a family tour to Los Angeles, it’s well worth using the handy guide listed above in order to ensure that planning your group tour to LA goes off without a hitch.