Spring Vacation
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Extended Family Vacation Suggestions
Asked by A.A. from New York
on September 9, 2008
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My two brothers and I are planning a giant family vacation in order to celebrate our father's retirement. I was hoping you all could provide me with suggestions for a ...
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- All of these suggestions sound great! But, don't count out cruises. Most cruise lines have lots of activities & possibilities for the kids. My wife & I have been on ...
- Hi A., My family rented a large house in the Catskill Mountains in New York two years ago, and we had the most amazing time! The house was quite large... six bedro...
- I'm not really sure where you want to go but just make sure there are activites all ages can participate in and enjoy...we just got our whole family together at my par...
Home Daycare -Do You Take Vacation?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 24, 2010
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My sister in law runs an in-home daycare. She has a license from the State of MN. I was talking with her over the weekend, and we were talking about how little time ...
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- I have had an in home day care center for 29 years now. I am open 48 of the 52 weeks a year, closed when the school system is closed, holidays, spring break, week of J...
- My day care lady gives herself 10 days a year, on top of all Federal holidays and three additional. however, if she or we take 5 days in a row, we don't have to pay :)...
- Everyone needs a break especially those working with kids. Her family also needs some time together. I have had a home daycare for almost 17 years and I take 1 week in...
Feeling Guilty About Family Vacation
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on May 3, 2010
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Before my husband and I had kids we loved to travel during the summer months. sometimes we would have at least 3 vacations during the summer. When we had kids that s...
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- Hey B., Don't feel bad about about how you're feeling! My girls are 8 and 10, and travel is my passion. However, a few years ago, we took a few too many family vacatio...
- Hi B.! I haven't been on Mamasource in ages but when I got your request I just had to log back on! I find that planning vacations is easy if you pick the right vacat...
- At their age, I would suggest a series of day trips that you can access within an hour of your house. They are both too young to really enjoy a "vacation". Don't f...
Would You Pull Your Kid Out of School for Vacation?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on August 3, 2010
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My husbands work schedule it was really busy and we didn't take our vacation while the kids were out of school. The week he is able to go is the 3rd week of Sept. He...
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- I would pull my kids out for vacation and would enjoy SO MUCH!!!! It is your life, your kids.....the time spent with family and our loved ones is precious. Your kids ...
- I know you've already gotten a lot of replies but I had similar concerns last year when we took my 3rd grader and kindergartener out of school to go to DisneyWorld. I...
- i think its fine. Growing up my family didnt take that many vacations, in fact we took only one that I remember, and I was taken out of school for three days for it (I...
Vacation Rental in Destin
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on January 2, 2010
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Hello mamas! I am looking to plan a family vacation to Destin this summer. We'd like to rent a house on the beach with 5+ bedrooms. Any suggestions of rental compan...
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- Hello K., Have a great time in Destin. just don't wait until July...that's when jelly fish arrive. ~C.~
- If money is not of concern I highly, highly recommend WaterColor. It is very family friendly & not nearly as crowded as Destin. We go every summer, august is our favor...
- I second the VRBO.com Always had good luck with them:) Have fun!
Alabama Beach Vacation
Asked by A.D. from Tyler
on February 9, 2010
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Hey Mommas,
We are planning a family vacation to Alabama Gulf Shore Beach in May. I was curious if any of you have ever vacationed there and had any tips, advice, or...
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- We haven't been to Gulf Shores, but are going for the first time this March. We have been to Destin and loved it, but wanted to try Gulf Shores this year because we h...
- I used to live there and miss it. We went on a dolphin cruise and it was nice. If you need a fun place to eat try Lamberts. I agree about the shopping in Foley AL. It ...
- I grew up in Mobile and enjoyed the beach often. Last summer, we rented a condo from Brett Robinson - they have a website that shows you all of their condo offeri...
What's Your Favorite Vacation Spot and Why?
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on April 9, 2012
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We're behind in planning for summer vacation. There are 4 of us...who each have a different idea.
1. I'd like to go to the beach (any beach, either coast would be...
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- I love to go to new places, so it is hard to pick a favorite. We do weekend trips here in Texas -- just got back from the San Angelo area and the bluebonnets and othe...
- I don't have one favorite spot because I like to see new places, but Hawaii was probably our best ever family vacation. It was beautiful and had a mix of activities--...
- Here's my thought: Road trip. Head to FL (Disney) by way of North Carolina. Go through the mountains to get there and stay there for a couple of days. Stop in My...
Vacation Destination
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on April 30, 2012
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Hi! I am looking for ideas for a spring break destination that is kid-friendly, fun, warm, reasonably priced, & not a popular destination that everyone goes to like Di...
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- Mountains & lakes! We began taking the kids on hikes on mountain trails. kids do much better than you'd expect - the tough part is keeping up with them. On the way ...
- We go to SanDestin every spring break and love it. We stay at the Hilton SanDestin Golf Resort and Spa. LOVE that place and the restaurant Seagar's is a high end f...
- We just found a deal at Myrtle Beach at the Caribbean Resort. The condo-type hotel rooms look big and have a kitchen, and there is lots to do there! We've never been, ...
First Vacation Away from Our Baby?!?!
Asked by M.E. from Miami
on May 30, 2007
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My husband and I are going on our first get away, we have been married for 19 months and have a 10 month old..as you see we got pregnant right away and this is our fir...
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- Unfortunately sweetie, there is nothing to help you here, you will take that vacation and you will spend 90% of the time thinking about your baby, wishing the baby was...
- My suggestion is to have a few slumber parties at grandmas before you go. You can have the whole family sleep over at frist then just baby. Just make it one night. ...
- Hi M., I am so happy to hear that you and your hubby have an opportunity to take some alone time together - - ENJOY IT! We just returned from a 5 day cruse (withou...
Vacation in South Padre
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on May 15, 2009
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Hey Mommas!
My husband and I are taking our first real vacation with our 4 year old little boy in just a few weeks. We will be going to South Padre, and need some ...
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- We took our children to South Padre when they were young and they really enjoyed it. We always stayed at the Sheraton because it has two pools and there were fun thing...
- I don't know about places to eat/stay, but smoe basics (and probably things you already know): But FIRST & MOST IMPORTANT: RELAX - (you and your husband). Your so...
- There are lots of dolphin watch boats - some also are called eco-tours. On these, they throw out a net in the bay and scoop up random sea creatures and put them in a ...
