# Family Vacation Planning

**Target Window**: Spring Break (Apr 12 – Apr 20)  
**Travelers**: Jordan, Sarah, Emma  
**Budget**: \$3,500 all-in

## Shortlist

- **San Diego, CA**
  - Pros: Beach + zoo, direct flights, Emma loves Legoland.
  - Cons: Higher hotel rates.
- **Vancouver, BC**
  - Pros: Food scene, scenic day trips, strong USD.
  - Cons: Weather unpredictable.
- **Asheville, NC**
  - Pros: Driveable, Blue Ridge hikes, craft food.
  - Cons: Emma less excited.

## To-Dos

- [ ] Confirm school calendar for exact break dates
- [ ] Check passports (Emma's expires Aug 2025)
- [ ] Price out flights by Nov 5 (aim < \$1,200 total)
- [ ] Research family-friendly Airbnb options
- [ ] Build shared packing checklist (Google Sheet)

## Activity Ideas

- Kayak tour + tide pooling day
- Food crawl featuring Emma-approved dessert spots
- Half-day museum visit + picnic (packable lunches from `recipes/quick-dinners`)

## Notes

- Sarah prefers two travel days max
- Plan one fully unscheduled day for downtime
