AmberJ:

Im with you on that it really not a holiday like we know it pre baby days BUT if you plan a trip with your kids yes you must be able to be flexible!

WE my DH and i and kids DSS18 DSS15 DS 10 DS 18mth (at the time) went on a road trip to the NT from Melbourne .... me NEVER again will i agree to do that with camping involved with a toddler, or driving all the way . Now thats not because im a princess and need all my mod cons but it at times was a nightmare especially when in was stinking hot ..... YOU need to be aware that the 'precious' pram you spent and arm and leg on lol will get drenched to keep you toddler entertained and not to HOT.

Next family holiday will be a self contained unit next to a pool bar resort type thing ... so yes you can still swim and relax and leave the child in doors if need be perfect!


However i do know that the P&O cruises like some resorts do KIDS ROOM and Babysitting which would be very handy and i think it can be a whole afternoon thing as well.

I think it is up to the individual couple and how they share the responsibilities with LO .....

Perfect holiday : GO ALONE if you are lucky enough to have family/friends/ babysitter to have them for a week