So many people take their kids to a Disney theme park for Spring Break; the lines are longer than ever. Here are two recommended cities, near Disney theme parks but able to stand on their own as alternatives for family Spring Break vacations.
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Fall is roadtrip time: a series of weekends with the family. And parents know: Family trips are often far from relaxing, and what's meant to be a dream vacation can all too quickly turn into a nightmare. But ensuring your trip goes smoothly is easier than you think. As long as the kids aren't bored, and the parents aren't stressed, families can avoid the bickering that all too often causes a trip to go awry. Easier said than done, of course, but picking the right hotel will go a long way toward tantrum-proofing your vacation. Avoid these five common mistakes when planning your trip, and you'll find yourself headed for family vacation bliss.
Top four things parents forget to consider:
1. Your kids' interests: Kids are just as picky about their vacation, if not pickier, than adults, and it's worth taking the time to ask them what they want to do. What do they want to do when they arrive? You can find a hotel these days with almost any amenity, from trapeze lessons to roller coasters to water parks, so their requests might be easier to fulfill than you think. The important thing is to get them just as excited about the trip as you are.
2. Your kids' attention spans: Some kids can entertain themselves all day in the car and at the chosen location. Others will grow bored within minutes. If your kid needs lots of stimulation, steer clear of the quiet beach bungalows and consider an activity-packed megaresort.
3. Your own needs: Some parents think that a family vacation has to be all about the kids. There's no quicker way for parents to stress themselves out than to forget to take care of their own needs -- and stressed parents equal unhappy kids. think about places you'd like to visit, too.
4. Max room capacity and extra person charges: It can be tough to find rooms that allow families of five, but be careful about assuming the hotel will overlook it, or that you can sneak in an extra kid for a night or two -- for fire code reasons, many hotels follow their max capacity policies strictly. Hotels also often charge for third or fourth guests, or for the use of rollaway beds, so be sure to find out those fees before you book the trip.
Blodget is an editor at Oyster.com, a hotel shopping website that makes trip planning easy, with in-depth, expert reviews, hundreds of honest photos of every hotel, and easy filtering by price, amenities, and rating.
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