Keep Score to Travel Better

Newsletter: 12th January 2025

Author: Travelbetter Dad

Hi there Travel Friend,

How was your last family trip? Whether it was smooth sailing or had its share of hiccups, every adventure has its highlights and lessons. And here’s a secret: the key to better future travel lies in reflecting on past adventures. Let’s talk about how you can make the most of that experience – in a fun way!

Happy family holding up a trip scorecard with the number 9 on it.
Family Travel Scorecard

Why Look Back?

Trips can be a whirlwind, and it’s easy to forget those little moments that made everyone smile – or the ones we’d rather not repeat! Taking a few minutes to review your recent travels can:

  • Help you identify what worked. Did the kids love that hands-on museum? Did your hotel’s location make everything easier?
  • Spot room for improvement. Perhaps meal planning could’ve been smoother, or you realised everyone thrives with more chill days.
  • Capture memories. Writing it down cements the memories and helps you create a game plan for next time.

Enter the Travel Scorecard 🌍

Here’s where it gets fun! A Travel Scorecard is a quick, family-friendly way to review your trip. Gather everyone around, grab some snacks, and reflect together:

  • What was the best meal we had?
  • Which activity made everyone happiest?
  • What did we and didn’t use?
  • Where would we go again (or not)?
  • Were we happy with how much it cost?
  • Bonus: Give your trip an a rating.

By doing this you’ll learn which activities and destination types are worth repeating and discover what you can improve next time.

Making Future Travel Even Better

Using insights from your Scorecard can make planning your next getaway easier and even more fun. You’ll have a better understanding of your family’s likes and dislikes, and can design an itinerary that hits all the right notes. Plus, it makes the kids feel involved in the process when they see their opinions matter (win-win!).

Your Turn!

Got five minutes? Grab the family and start your scorecard. Even jotting down just a few highlights will be a huge help when deciding on your next adventure. Trust us – future-you will thank you for it.

Happy reflecting (and dreaming of your next trip),

Travelbetter Dad
Family Travel Enthusiast

P.S. Need a template to kick start your Scorecard? Simply send us an email at contactus@travelbetter.co.uk, with the subject Scorecard and we will send one to you.