We usually go on some type of holiday 1-2 times a year. We will also do a couple of days out to theme parks. As well as fairly regular trips to swimming, soft play, parks, cinema, out for pizza. Pre Covid obviously.
When we go on holiday we might do one abroad and one camping/UK trip. But we tend to avoid all inclusive or places with lots of on site entertainment. Mainly because we've found them to be noisier, more crowded and just not as nice. In our opinion. We live in a city with plenty to do so prefer a more scenic holiday.
So for example last year we went to Spain but the hotel we stayed in the entertainment was all very low key/finished by 9pm. We then went camping later in the year to a quiet but lovely site. There was a play area and sports field but no bar, swimming pool, kids clubs or anything like that.
Anyway, my in laws are forever saying we should go to Butlins, or other similar places, because there will be more for the dc to do or generally just criticising our choice of holiday telling us there's not much for children to do.
Are the dc really missing out?