subject: Vacationing In A Hotel With Kids [print this page] If you are looking to go on a vacation but you are worried about taking your toddler there are some tips that will enable you to vacation without worries. There are many different ways that you can make your vacation enjoyable for not just your toddler but the adults as well.
First, when you are looking for hotels make sure you look to see which hotels offer accommodations for children. If you find a hotel that offers activities or programs for kids it should move to the top of your list.
Even if you are not able to stay in the said hotel, it does not mean that you cannot visit it. You may have to pay a little extra for your child to join the group but the price will be well worth it.
Do not enroll your child in a program that will bore them while you are on vacation. Your child should be able to experience the vacation spot and enjoy themselves.
Take the time to spend time with your child while you are on vacation as well. You do not want to miss out on the opportunity that you will have to make memories with your child.
The different child programs may be beneficial when you have an activity planned that is not age appropriate for your child. This way, you will be able to enjoy the aspects of the vacation that you came to enjoy and your child will enjoy the vacation as well.
When you are trying to get to your destination you should make sure that you have enough entertainment for your child. If you have an electronic device that has pictures and video capabilities let your child look through family photos and videos.
They will be able to stay entertained for a long time. You may get tired of telling your child who everyone is in the picture, but at least they will be happy.
Make sure that you bring something for you and your spouse to do when you have to put your child down for the night. You do not want to feel trapped in your own hotel room.
Because you will need to keep the room dark and quiet your options become quite limited. For many parents, the solution has been to bring a portable DVD player with two headphone jacks.
You can lay in bed together with a movie and watch while your child sleeps. The key to this tip is to make sure you bring a movie that you and your spouse are interested in.
Do not only bring movies that you are interested in, also bring movie that your child is interested in. If you are planning on flying to your destination you will be able to give your child the DVD player and headphones for entertainment.
A lot of couples find it very beneficial to get a suite. If you get a suite you will be able to lay your child down for a nap and go into the next room to continue conversations and activities.
You will be able to converse with friends or even watch a movie on a regular sized television. There are many hotels that offer specials on their suites during different times of the year.
If you keep your eye out you may be able to find a suite that is within your price range. If you cannot afford a suite do not put yourself into a situation of financial strain when you can easily make a hotel room work.
If you feel that you have to get out of the hotel room at night you may be able to find a local babysitter. There are many different agencies that insure their sitters and train their sitters to deal with emergency situations.
You may just want a sitter for two hours so you and your spouse can go get some dinner. Getting out of the hotel room for a few hours may be just what you need.
Many parents forget that their children will need more downtime than them. It is easy to remember when you are at home and you have your routine.
Do not forget to let your child nap while you are on vacation. If you do not let them nap you will have your hands full with a cranky child.
Vacationing in a hotel can be a great break from your home life. Make sure to take the time to prepare yourself to enjoy your vacation with your toddler.
