A week for adventure

I’m writing this just before our Uber arrives to take us on our spring break trip. Bags are (mostly) packed, kids are buzzing with excitement, and yes, I’m running on less sleep than I should.

You know the feeling. The countdown to spring break when you desperately need the reset. You’re juggling last-minute logistics, realizing you forgot to book something, and cramming in that last minute work email.

And yet, it’s so worth it.

Spring break is one of the best chances all year to get out of our daily routines and create adventure as a family. That’s what makes it special. Not just the location, but the mindset.

At Parint, adventure is one of our core values. We believe families thrive when they experience new things together. When they get a little uncomfortable, a little silly, and a lot more alive.

And whether you're hopping on a plane or staying home this year, there are so many ways to bring that spirit of adventure into your family’s week.

For the traveler

More than 170 million Americans are expected to fly from March through April — the peak months for spring break. Most of them are going to rushing, stressed, and overwhelmed. Most of them will be rushing through airports, juggling plans, and arriving more stressed than when they left.

But your trip doesn’t have to feel like that.

If you're getting out of town, here are a few ways to build meaningful adventure into your week. And no, it doesn’t have to mean zip-lining through the jungle or doing anything extreme:

Leave room for the unexpected
Don’t pack every hour. Leave open space to wander, explore, and follow your curiosity. Sometimes the unplanned moments are the best ones.

Try something new together
Pick one thing no one in the family has done before. Paddleboarding, horseback riding, snorkeling, or visiting a botanical garden. It doesn't have to be extreme. Just unfamiliar.

Eat outside your comfort zone
Find a local restaurant with a cuisine you don’t usually eat. Korean barbecue. South Indian dosa. Moroccan tagine. Let the kids vote on what to try.

Start a vacation ritual
Pick a simple thing to repeat each day. For us we always bring a new card game. A group photo in the same pose. A daily "peak and pit" chat about the best and worst parts of the day. That shared rhythm becomes part of the memory.

Talk to strangers
Encourage your kids to say hi to another family at the pool. Sometimes vacation friendships turn into lifelong pen pals. Or at least a great story.

If you’re staying home

Staying home for spring break can feel like the consolation prize, but it doesn’t have to. In fact, it might be exactly what your family needs. With fewer logistics and less pressure, you have more space for spontaneity, rest, and creativity. When you take away the noise of travel, it’s easier to hear what your kids are really craving: your presence, your curiosity, and maybe a little bit of surprise.

Some of our best memories come from the simplest adventures. You don’t need a passport to create something special. Here’s how to bring the adventure home:

Explore like a tourist
Open TripAdvisor and choose something in your own city you’ve never done. A walking tour. A new park. An observation deck or a hidden gem museum.

Make your own food tour
Pick a neighborhood you don’t usually visit and do a self-guided food crawl. Tacos at one spot, bubble tea at the next. Let your kids help map the route.

Say yes for a day
Give your kids the reins for one day. They pick the meals, the activities, and maybe even what everyone wears. It’s goofy, chaotic, and unforgettable. Set some limits if you need to, but lean into the fun. If you haven’t seen the movie, first do that!

Take a class together
Pottery, rock climbing, dance, cooking. Check your local rec center or studio. Doing something hands-on as a family is instant adventure.

Go screen-free for a day
Treat it like a digital detox challenge. No phones, no TV. Just games, puzzles, walks, and face-to-face time. It’s harder than it sounds and more rewarding too.

A week of adventure!

Spring break is not just about escaping. It’s about waking up.

Adventure doesn’t require a flight or a fancy itinerary. It just requires intention. It’s about saying, "Let’s do something different. Let’s do it together."

So wherever this week takes you, lean in. Try something new. Get a little lost. Say yes more. Laugh harder.

And if you take us up on any of these ideas, tag us in your pics @parintapp. We’d love to explore alongside you.

Here’s to the adventures, big and small.