Originally posted on April 1, 2018 @ 9:18 am
Taking a family vacation is a great way to spend some much needed time together and take a break from your normal family routine. While the time you spend on a family vacation will help you make lasting memories together, it can also have a lasting effect on your bank account if you’re not careful. Because of this, many families choose to vacation at all-inclusive resorts. But with the amount of resorts there are to choose from, it can be hard to know which one will work best for your specific family. So to help you make this choice a little clearer, here are three tips for picking the right resort for your family vacation.
Cater To Your Family’s Needs
Before you can decide which resort is going to be the best fit for your family’s trip, you need to know what needs your family is going to have so you can cater to those needs. Knowing this, Mark Chesnut, a contributor to the Huffington Post, recommends looking for a resort that promotes itself to the type of family you currently have. So if you have teenagers, look for a resort that mentions their great youth activities. If you are bringing young kids with you, consider things like room size, daycare options, and simple activities that can be completed in just an hour or two. By having the right expectations for your family, it will help you find a resort that meets those expectations.
Travel During The Off-Season
For families with kids, there are a lot of things to consider when planning a resort vacation. While it may be more convenient to plan your trip around times when your kids will already be out of school, Holly Johnson, a contributor to U.S. News and World report, shares that you may prefer going to a resort during the off-season, which might not line up with school breaks. However, if you choose to go during the off-season, not only will you be able to save money on your trip, but there will also be less people there, which can make you feel safer having your kids run around without you being there every second of every day.
Research The Childcare Options
If you plan to use some form of childcare while at the resort, Lora Shinn, a contributor to BankRate.com, recommends that you look into what type of childcare options the resort has before you book anything. While some resorts will take your kids on activities or excursions for you, others may just be glorified babysitters who put your kids in front of a TV until you come back to get them hours later.
For those looking to plan a family trip to a resort, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you plan the family vacation of your dreams.