Simplify Travel Planning for Spring Break~ Amazing Cancer Moms

Just because you are a mom with cancer doesn’t mean you cannot travel for spring break. Instead, this is the time to take a break from your cancer. Leave it behind and reconnect with your family and YOU.

The key to traveling with cancer is to keep it simple.

My family and I take a spring break after the hockey season to rest, recharge the batteries and to thaw from the long Minnesota winter. It is a break we all forward to taking every year.

The big question is: How do I take the stress out of traveling with my family when I have cancer? Keep it simple.

Following are my Top 5 tips to simplify your spring break travel:

1. Find an easy travel destination

My family decided a direct flight is the way to travel vs. a vacation with multiple legs or driving. The multiple legs and driving can be exhausting. Also, it is more likely a flight leg may be delayed or cancelled. We chose Puerto Vallarta as a flight destination. It is a simple 3 hour and 50 minute flight.

2. Reserve a hotel/resort that speaks to your soul

• A boutique/quaint hotel on the beach.
• A beach where the family can swim, toss the football, and I can walk.
• A room with a balcony that overlooks the ocean.
• A sunset.

3. Pack lightly

Think in 3’s:

• 3 T-shirt’s
• 3 undergarments
• 3 long sleeve shirts
• 3 skorts
• You get the idea.

4. Make a list of “must have’s” for your trip

• ORGANO coffee: Reishi mushroom
• Travel packs of Collagen
• Travel packs of Green Superfood
• Bone broth protein bars
• Bag of raw nuts
• Siete chips
• Water bottle
• Alkaline drops
• Travel yoga mat
• Coola sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Visor: allows head to soak up vitamin D

5. Each family member packs their own suitcase.

• My hubby and I decided to travel when our kids could pack their own bags.
• Each boy is in charge of their carry on bag. After the boys are packed, they ask us to check it. No problem!
• Leave beach toys behind. Purchase boogie boards, beach toys at local store. Donate to locals/orphanage/school when depart.

Take a vacation from your cancer diagnosis. Surrender to the rhythm of spring break and allow your body to heal. You, your body, and your family will love you for it!

Affirm: Life brings me only good experiences. I am open to new and wonderful changes. ~ Louise Hay

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