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Are abroad holidays worth it toddlers?

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daisydoo32 · 12/04/2024 23:26

Really weighing up the pros and cons at the minute. Desperate for a sunny beach holiday and our older dc would love it too but with a high maintenance toddler in tow, is it ever worth it?

Prices are looking at 3k ish which is so much money for us. I'm torn between wanting to make memories but equally knowing it will be hard work with not much chill time.

Do we bite the bullet and book something? Or is it best to wait til the diva is older? FWIW she's very fun loving and I know she'd love the pool and entertainment in a family resort but equally she's quite demanding and doesn't like the word no. Travel, change of routine, small hotel rooms are all worrying me. Advice?

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cherish123 · 12/04/2024 23:29

Yes

Katela18 · 12/04/2024 23:28

We did this last year, kids were 3 and 1 at the time and tbh we swore we wouldn't do it again until they are much older.

It was a lot of stress, kids were out of routine, no space etc etc. just wasn't worth the money to us! We are sticking to short uk breaks for the next few years x

WhatAreYouOnAbout · 12/04/2024 23:27

Would you go camping in Europe? Self catering or airbnb so much better than a hotel with toddlers

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