Planning for a vacation with the family? Instead of taking another trip to your usual spots, how about you take your kids out for something that they'll remember for many years to come? 

Traveling to another country is one of the best bonding experiences that you can share together. That isn't to say that it won't have its difficult moments, but aren't misadventures part of the fun? At some point in the future, you will all look back and laugh at all your moments together.

And those memories are made even better when you all learn something substantial out of your travels. For Jewish families, one of the best educational experiences you can have is by going on Jewish heritage tours. 

Many people these days don't take the time to study the lessons of the past. But when you begin instilling a healthy respect for history in your children at a young age, they'll grow up to be wiser adults.  Even more so with a heritage as colorful as ours is. 

With historical tours, you're giving yourselves the chance to walk in your ancestors footsteps and connect better with family members.

Many of the traditions you practice and celebrate have come from other countries, so why not visit the lands where these customs originated? You can take this one step further and get in touch with the local Jewish communities, participate in their activities such as their local Shabbat services, and many more. This way, your kids will learn how important practicing and keeping these customs are to our religion. 

Give your kids a one of a kind educational experience by taking them to the places that they'd usually only read about in school books or on the Internet. There's no better way to learn than traveling, after all. And with an experienced, knowledgeable tour guide accompanying you, you can all have a deeper insight than you would if you just read about it online with the added excitement of actually seeing the sights in person.

Time is a precious commodity, so you'd best spend a good chunk of it wisely with family. Whether you get aboard a kosher cruise or a join Jewish land tour, don't forget to not only learn, but to also have fun and enjoy the trip with the rest of your family members as you discover more about your rich Jewish heritage.