To find "holidays" absolutely insanely stressful

[Muddlemummy]

I know everyone seems to joke " ha ha ha I need another holiday to get over the family holiday" but feeling totally burnt out and ashamed at how awful I found 3 nights away. Tried everything to prepare and it's less than 3hours drive, self catering house so got fridge, bedrooms etc, Suffolk so basic beach, castles, parks etc. nothing ott.

Got 3 and 5 year old and things seem to be getting worse not better each time we go away. Not sure I am looking for advice but just desperate to unload.

Trying not to compare and despair but feel so awful at how draining it was despite hands on husband. Usual story of mental load making my brain explode

Absolutely @pinkspeakerswouldnt do for us all to like the same thing. I love doing nothing! Which would be boring for a lot of people.

Everyone has a different idea of what a holiday should be. We do different kinds and I enjoy all to be honest. AI’s are ok but I get bored sitting around and the food becomes a bit samey after the first 3-4 days. It’s nice not to have to clean and cook though. I enjoy city breaks a lot but we always walk 20-30k steps a day minimum so no relaxing involved! Also enjoy trips to Wales a lot but that’s an air BnB so still have to cook and clean.

Maybe about perspective. I get something from every holiday. I’ve never bothered with camping because I know I’d hate it so no point.