yogiii
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Post by yogiii on May 28, 2014 13:06:00 GMT -5
Part of the problem (not sure what the right word is but it certainly isn't problem) is that we have a lot of "fun" things to do close by. We're 45 mins from the beach, mountains, Boston, etc. So we can do tons of daytrips and I don't mind day trips. I would not enjoy going somewhere for a long weekend and having a so-so time, I'd feel very disappointed. I'd rather do one big spectacular vacation that's far away and very different. I think that's why I want to wait until they're at the ages where they don't need a daily nap, don't wear diapers, can walk some etc. I don't want to cart around a stroller or a diaper bag or snacks. Maybe I'm being unrealistic, I'll let you know in two years I guess
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gooddecisions
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Post by gooddecisions on May 28, 2014 13:38:56 GMT -5
I have a 2.5 year old and 6 week old and have never gone a year without vacation before and after kids. Site seeing and action-oriented vacations are no fun with small kids. We'll do amusement parks and water parks, but not on vacation- that's a day trip on a Saturday. I even bought season passes last year when my daughter wasn't even 2 yet and it was great, but 4 hours is as long as I ever want to be at an amusement or water park with a toddler and a baby. My preference at this young age, is a destination within driving distance for a week at a house or a condo. I can pack up the car with everything we need. Fortunately, I'm in the mid Atlantic, so there are beaches within driving distance. I've always found a nice 3 bedroom for less than $1000 for a week on VBRO or craig's list. 750-850 is what I usually book, but as long as it's under $1000- I'm happy. The rates for weeks beginning that last week of August drop significantly since nobody takes vacation the week before school starts or after it starts. Easy pool and beach access are required for my search. Kids can play in the pool, they can tire themselves out, eat lunch and nap inside. Then I get some time to relax, read a book by the pool and I can watch them on the video monitor. We can build sand castles in the afternoon and stuff our faces with sea food for dinner. This year, I found a place that also includes a high chair, pack & play, beach toys, beach chairs, bikes and kayaks. So, less stuff for me to pack . We'll get on a plane to visit family in Florida, but that's different. My family has a lot of the kids stuff and I don't have to pack it. I wouldn't want to have to fly with little kids and all their stuff to an unfamiliar destination. And, I refuse to squeeze into a hotel room. A kitchen, separate rooms and plenty of space to spread out are also required. Good luck!
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Wisconsin Beth
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on May 28, 2014 13:43:22 GMT -5
Damn it Yogiii, now you've got me poking around looking for day trips to do here with the kids.
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yogiii
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Post by yogiii on May 28, 2014 13:51:25 GMT -5
This thread has actually really helped to cement what I probably already knew deep down. I want to wait and do something big. I certainly don't think my way is the only way, but I think it's right for me and my sanity. Renting a house this summer with my 1 and 4 year old at the beach would only stress me out. I'd rather just go there for the day and have 1 nice day and leave it at that.
I looked briefly at all inclusives (for about 10 mins). I've decided I'd want them even older than 3 and 6 to do that because I'd want both of them to enjoy all the activities and I don't think a 3 y/o would be able to really enjoy or remember going tubing. It seems like it would be much more enjoyable in the 9 and 12 range or something like that.
So most likely Europe it is.
Beth - My apologies!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on May 28, 2014 14:20:03 GMT -5
No worries. I found a place where Cabe can fossil hunt.
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