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To not have attempted to go abroad yet

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eatery · 20/05/2026 16:31

I’m just not convinced it would be enjoyable with two under 5s. Am I wrong, or would it just be SSDL?

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Jumbojem · 20/05/2026 16:41

I took a 6mth and 2 yr old camping, in a small tent, in France. It was no more or less stressful than the same holiday would have been in the UK.
I think it comes down to your approach, if you are the type to stress then likely taking little ones abroad will be stressful. If you are more laid back, then not so much.

AgnesMcDoo · 20/05/2026 16:39

We took my parents on holiday which mean there were four adults to split the load and DH and I could get a bit of adult time.

i would have still Gone though - lots of happy memories

coulditbeme2323 · 20/05/2026 16:37

eatery · 20/05/2026 16:36

Go on @coulditbeme2323 . I guess all I can picture are hyper kids and no downtime for us.

I will be honest I have never really got that trips with kids are stressful.

We do long haul from them being months old, and always have a great time!

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eatery · 20/05/2026 16:36

Go on @coulditbeme2323 . I guess all I can picture are hyper kids and no downtime for us.

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coulditbeme2323 · 20/05/2026 16:35

You are wrong!

Toddlerandthecat · 20/05/2026 16:35

I haven't taken my DS6 abroad yet. We've been to various caravan parks in England, and we're going to start trying city breaks with him with the view of trying a European city break next year (beach / pool holidays aren't really out thing - I get too restless)