With groceries to buy, birthday parties to get to, Saturday morning sport and washing waiting to be folded, weekends can whizz by faster than you can say Mondayitis. But a break in routine between school holidays can be just the thing busy families need to reconnect and have a little fun – and it starts the moment you all pile into the car and hit the road on a Friday afternoon.With the right vehicle, an impromptu getaway doesn’t have to be hard work. The simpler it is to pack, load and leave, the more likely you are to decide to go.The Volkswagen Multivan is built to handle the demands of everyday family life, while making it easier than ever to escape for a weekend away. It nods to Volkswagen’s iconic Kombi heritage, but everything about it is designed for today’s families, from seating for up to eight to a cabin that adapts as quickly as your plans do.Seating can be reconfigured in seconds to accommodate extra kids, surfboards and camping gear, or to make room for the family dog. An optional multifunction table with cup holders and built-in storage keeps road-trip essentials handy – it can be moved anywhere you like, even between the front seats. In another optional feature the second row of seats can swivel around to create a face-to-face seating arrangement so the kids can play games and trade snacks along the way.Not your average people moverParents get plenty out of the deal, too. Sitting higher behind the wheel gives the same commanding view that draws so many people to SUVs, and the Multivan handles like a pro. The steering is precise, the ride is stable at highway speeds and the suspension irons out uneven surfaces, making long family drives less tiring for everyone.Wireless phone connection and the 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system put everything – from navigation to music – within parents’ reach, while four rear USB-C charging sockets mean there’s less arguing over whose turn it is to charge. The three-zone Climatronic air conditioning system, sun blinds and heat-insulating windows keep things comfortable, even on warm days.Where safety meets adventureWhen there’s precious cargo on board, peace of mind matters just as much as comfort. The Multivan has a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and a range of intelligent driver assistance technologies. Travel assist with adaptive cruise control helps you maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, lane assist keeps the car centred in its lane, and side assist alerts you to vehicles in your blind spot when you’re changing lanes. The advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor can even detect signs of fatigue and suggest it’s time for a break.There’s plenty of room for luggage, and with an electric tailgate and electric sliding doors on both sides, it’s easy to get everyone – and everything – out of the car and into holiday mode. One weekend it might be a farm stay where the kids wake to crowing roosters, the next could be a lakeside holiday park, beachside campsite or secluded national park, all much quieter during the school term.If your plans change along the way, the optional good night package means you may not need to check in anywhere at all. A fold-out bed with a supportive slatted base transforms the Multivan into a comfortable place to spend the night.However you choose to get away, you’re not just making family memories; you’re showing your kids that life’s best moments are often the ones you make time for.Visit Volkswagen to discover more.