With a career spanning 20 years in the sports and entertainment industry, David Preschlack serves as the president of NBC Sports Regional Networks and NBC Sports Group Platform and Content Strategy. Outside of his work, David Preschlack enjoys traveling with his wife Alexandra and their children to other countries, including Australia.Australia is home to some of the most iconic natural landmarks in the world, such as the incredible limestone stacks known as the Twelve Apostles. The country is also where the Great Barrier Reef can be found.According to National Geographic, even a lifetime of exploration is not enough time to see all of what the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. However, there are still a handful of things that any traveler can do to get the most out of the experience. Michaelmas Cay, Agincourt Reef, Whitsunday Islands, and Daydream Island are popular cruise stops to see diverse marine life, including colorful fish, turtles, dolphins, whales, stingrays, and the world's largest coral reef system. After a full day of snorkeling and diving, visitors can head to Airlie Beach, a coastal village with calm seas and long stretches of sand and an ideal place to relax. For a change of pace and environment, a trek on the Thorsborne Trail reveals an exotic jungle-like rainforest and waterfalls where visitors are allowed to camp for a few nights.
Television executive David Preschlack joined NBC Sports Regional Networks as the division president in 2016 after a long career with Disney and ESPN. Before joining the NBC, David Preschlack, his wife Alexandra, and their children embarked on a three-month tour of Southeast Asia, Australia, and French Polynesia.Traveling provides children with endless learning opportunities, particularly in social skills. Parents can help their children get the most out of their travel experiences by following some of these recommendations:- Planning. Children can become involved in planning the itinerary in age-appropriate ways. For example, young children can look at travel books to help decide on landmarks they would like to visit. Older children can read books about travel destinations to learn more about the cultures before the visit.- Documenting. Parents can teach their children to use simple cameras and recording devices to document the trip. After the trip, older children can put together digital or physical scrapbooks of photos and information about their experiences on the trip.- Budgeting. For teenagers, a family trip can be a great incentive for earning money. Parents can help their teens set financial goals, start a small business, or find a job to make money for the trip. This is also a great opportunity for older children to learn about currency rates and conversion.
