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Nutmeg · 02-10-2005, 03:48 PM

My girls are 13, 3, and 1. Spring break is coming up in March and I'd love to go somewhere with DH and the girls, but can't figure out what might be fun and relaxing for all.

I thought family camp would be fun, DH nixed it. He does not like camping, had his fill as a kid LOL. We were thinking about Disneyland but may want to wait until the anniversary celebration... so many rides are closed now. And it's not really great for a 1 year old.

We are in northren California but have enough frequent flier miles to go anywhere in the US and enough American Express points to stay at any Hilton for a week (dh travels a LOT) free.

We have enjoyed Las Vegas, New Orleans, Los Angeles, New York, Hawaii in the past but with a larger family with such different ages I'm stumped.

Where have you gone or where would you like to go with your family to relax, eat something good and have fun?

Thanks mamas!

LifesaBeach · 02-10-2005, 03:54 PM

we are going on a family vacation in May/June. We are renting a private ocean front home with it's own private beach on the north end of Oahu. They have everything at the house...kids books/videos/snorkeling stuff/kayaks/boogie boards/surf boards... Something for everyone. We plan on hanging around the house for most of the 10 days but will definitely do some touristy stuff too.

If you want, I can pm you the link to the vacation house...it's beautiful!

Nutmeg · 02-10-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by LifesaBeach

If you want, I can pm you the link to the vacation house...it's beautiful!

That sounds great! Please do

LifesaBeach · 02-10-2005, 04:41 PM

pm'd ya.

heytoots · 02-10-2005, 04:42 PM

I would actually like a link for that too!

Oddly, the cheapest most relaxing vacation we went on was the Mayan Riviera. It cost us $1200 total (not a cent more) for the 3 of us (dd was under 2, so she was free.) All the food, transportation, airfare was included. The hotel (The Palladium) was AMAZING! And, lots for kids to do. I would recommend it. (I don't think there is a Hilton though..)

I also liked Hilton Head, SC, but I don't know what the weather is like in March. It was really relaxing, but a little pricier.

nanci · 02-10-2005, 05:01 PM

Last year we went on a family vacation to Playa del Carmen and stayed at the Gala (everything included).

It was fun and family friendly....but I love Hawaii!!

We always rent a home from the site: vrbo.com.
If you go to Oahu....I would recommend staying in the town of Kailua. It has the most amazing beach for kids ever!!!! We rented a home just a walk down a lane to that beach!!!

Club med Ixtapa is awesome for kids too!
A beach home in north carolina....

harvestgirl · 02-10-2005, 05:08 PM

my vote is for maui!

i've been to oahu once & it's pretty yes, but too touristy imo.

if you go there you should look up westy, she recently moved to oahu from maui.

maui rocks

i've always stayed @ the Royal Kahana ~ condos..oceanfront, kitchens, laundry in room, etc.. (and delicious mai tais every friday eve..lol FREE) tennis courts, & pool just stpes away from the ocean, - really lovely!!!

dh isn't a sand/beachy type person

but i'll get us all to maui in due time...LOL!

have fun!~!~!~!~!~

nanci · 02-10-2005, 05:13 PM

Kauilua in Oahu is Not at all touristy....no hotels or motels...

I always thought that about Oahu too!!!

We are off to Maui and Kauai in April
And my signature pic is from that awesome beach I was talking about in Oahu!!

harvestgirl · 02-10-2005, 05:32 PM

have fun nanci!!
the last time i went it was for a good amnt. of time & was first backpacking kauai ~ so gorgeous! and then maui ~

LatteLover · 02-10-2005, 05:33 PM

I think Hawaii would be fun. We are hoping to take a family trip next spring (a year from now) and we will have young children.

Another suggestion is Vancouver, British Columbia. Not a long way to go and there is so much FUN stuff to do there!

Emily

oceana · 02-10-2005, 05:39 PM

My 2 pennys

My 1 year old LOVED Disney World. 8 months later he still talks about "mouse" every day and shouts "wee" when we go down our inclined driveway.

Trick with doing it with a 1 year old is going at their pace.

Since so many rides are closed usually they have discounted room rates.

julies

my2girlz · 02-10-2005, 05:42 PM

I would love that link too. Please pm me.

Thanks!

Chantelle · 02-10-2005, 07:57 PM

Ok, I'm soooo jealous! We can barely afford a few days at a beach in Maryland a year. Sigh, I wish we were better with money. Hawaii? In my dreams.

Kathy · 02-10-2005, 08:48 PM

Just trying to picture going from Maine to Hawaii with 5 children. hmm...

Nutmeg · 02-10-2005, 09:23 PM

I think Hawaii would be fun in the fall, I'm sure it's too late for Spring Break. Plus I'm a little afraid to fly for 5 hours with a 1 and 3 year old LOL

I think Vegas would be pretty cheap but not much to do with babies.

We have to stay in the US and stay at a Hilton to get the free stuff from the Frequent Flier miles -- I'm looking through their website now. A house just seems so much more practical with 3 kids...