Kids and resorts
February 3, 2006 11:31 AM Subscribe
Resort filter: Some friends and my family are looking to go to an all inclusive resort next winter to escape the Yellowknife deep freeze (the one we seem to have largely escaped this year). There will be 4 adults, 5 children (aged 4-7 by then).
We would like to be able to drop the kids off for activities all day, then maybe get babysitting for the evening. Can anyone recommend resorts or information sources on resorts that will talk about local amenities, attractions, etc. and particularly about facilities at resorts for keeping kids occupied and engaged?
We would like to be able to drop the kids off for activities all day, then maybe get babysitting for the evening. Can anyone recommend resorts or information sources on resorts that will talk about local amenities, attractions, etc. and particularly about facilities at resorts for keeping kids occupied and engaged?
You could consider paying to take a babysitter along with you. I've had a lot of friends who have agreed to go with a family to babysit on their vacation, and they've been compensated through the airfare to Hawaii (or wherever), some meals, and their lodging costs. For people in cold climates the chance to spend a few days in the sun is worth it. It's possible that paying for airfare, and a bed in the Kids' room for the baby sitter would be less expensive than paying for other day and night supervision. Of course this depends on where you go, and if you whether you have a good babysitter.
posted by Packy_1962 at 12:19 PM on February 3, 2006
posted by Packy_1962 at 12:19 PM on February 3, 2006
If you're all in the NT, then as a rule of thumb West Coast, Mexico, and Hawaii will be cheaper than, say, Florida or Caribbean. Remember, it's a rule of thumb, so it's not always true.
With that in mind, I had a blast with my wife at Kona Village on the Big Island. It's "American plan" which means meals are included but drinks aren't. Almost every activity is included--snorkling, sailing, tennis, and so on. They have kids activities. One family we talked to said that the kids don't want to meet back up with their parents.
Other cool stuff: no phones, no radios, no tvs in the rooms and no locks on the doors!
posted by GarageWine at 1:58 PM on February 3, 2006
With that in mind, I had a blast with my wife at Kona Village on the Big Island. It's "American plan" which means meals are included but drinks aren't. Almost every activity is included--snorkling, sailing, tennis, and so on. They have kids activities. One family we talked to said that the kids don't want to meet back up with their parents.
Other cool stuff: no phones, no radios, no tvs in the rooms and no locks on the doors!
posted by GarageWine at 1:58 PM on February 3, 2006
The Dominican Republic is very beautiful and interesting and has tons of all-inclusives, though I did not stay at any of them. Also, as a Canadian you can go to Cuba legally--an incredible fascinating island out of time that will change radically any day now (when El Jefe passes).
But mostly I just wanted to say that it is so cool that you live in Yellowknife!
posted by LarryC at 2:39 PM on February 3, 2006
But mostly I just wanted to say that it is so cool that you live in Yellowknife!
posted by LarryC at 2:39 PM on February 3, 2006
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Travelwithkids.about.com has a fairly lengthy list of family resorts, as well.
If you're considering cruises, most of the cruise lines offer these sorts of services, as well. Cruise Critic is the best source for online information about anything to do with cruises, really, and has a section on family cruising.
posted by jacquilynne at 12:13 PM on February 3, 2006