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Dreading first holiday abroad with DS

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80schildd · 26/09/2025 09:53

Nothing is booked yet but my DH is adamant he wants us to go abroad (Tenerife) in early December when our DS will be 17 months.

I just can’t see past this being really stressful, the travelling, not being able to relax, worrying about food etc.

Am I being unreasonable to think this? He says he will be fine once we are there. Positive stories from anyone who has done it would be welcome!

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BoredZelda · 26/09/2025 09:57

Tell him you won’t be going.

weareallqueens · 26/09/2025 09:57

We took DD to Dubrovnik when she was about that age. I’d not go there again with a wee one as it’s not particularly child friendly and was too cold for swimming pools but we enjoyed it the trip with her. Not quite a typically relaxing holiday but none are with kids. Take a buggy and lots of familiar things to help him settle. Lots of snacks for the plane.

Chocolateisameal · 26/09/2025 09:55

We took our baby to Lanzarote, just before I went back to work after maternity leave. It was brilliant. It was lovely and warm, baby could play happily and we could relax. The food was easy to sort out, go self catering if you’re really worried.