Ds1 is hopefully off to university in September and is already saying that he probably won't be coming back to live at home afterwards. I know it's way to early for that kind of decision but dh and I moved in together after university so it's not impossible.
Anyway, I feel like time is running out on our current family living situation and cheesy as it sounds I really want to make some memories before the dc start disappearing off. We've been on one family holiday before, a long time ago which was a nightmare but I would like one last family holiday. Problem is, everyone has different things they enjoy and whatever we do it's going to be expensive so I really want a good experience for everyone.
We will have 3 teenagers and 2 nearly teenagers, although the little one is severely autistic with an emotional age of 3. Dc1 likes rides and playing the piano, dc2 likes cars and not a lot of noise/crowds, dc3 is usually the one making the noise and he needs lots of activity/exercise or he won't sleep. He likes swimming and the beach. Dc4 likes anything. Dc5 likes soft play and sensory things. I like relaxing but there's not much chance of that so I would settle for not having to cook. We all like those interactive science museum places.
I've looked at haven and butlins but I'm not sure, I don't want the dc to annoy anyone with their noise, especially the youngest with his stimming and I'm not sure how close the accommodation is to other people. I think center Parcs would be too expensive while we are still tied to school holidays. I don't want to stay anywhere too nice or in someone else's home in case the dc break something or make a mess. Tbh I'm wondering about a couple of nights in a holiday inn or similar with a pool and doing a science museum and a couple of local cheap attractions (we've done all the cheap stuff here loads of times) might be the best option.