Take the kids to Cancun or leave them with family?

[snickelfritz]

Dh has a business trip to Cancun in June or July (TBA). It will be at a nice resort with nice dinners and planned activities that are optional. Dh is going to ask around to see if anyone is bringing their kids (we can, if we want.) Even if they do, they are all considerably older.

Would you:

1. Take the kiddos (5 and 2) and enjoy the beach. Do what dinners they weren't too tired to make (he would go by himself and I would have the kiddos.) Our kids do great in restaurants, but they just get more and more tired and cranky with each passing day of vacation. It would probably be hard to do many of the group activities. I'm sure there are some kid appropriate activities, but I've never been.

2. Leave them with the grandparents to enjoy some time on the farm.

Dh and I had already planned and booked(non-refundable) a getaway for this May. So, that's part of why I'm considering taking them to Cancun.

[Linda]

Leave 'em.

Enjoy your hubby alone. Even if it is for the second time in (gasp!) three months.

You'll have a better time not having to worry about naps and diapers and sunburn and schedules . . .

[E_Edgerton]

Take the alone time, what a great opportunity for you and your husband.

[Laura in VA]

even if someone tells you it's ok to drink the water, don't! Trust me ;).

[Brigitte]

Leave the kids at home and TAKE ME!

[TwinMominTX]

I travel with my girls (age 6) frequently. They are tons of fun and you guys will enjoy playing at the beach. Mexico is also very kid friendly!

Have fun!

[Karie]

We've been to Mexico with our kids when they were 6 and 4. We had a blast. It was so much fun. BUT.....I think a little time away in such a beautiful place with just your husband would be even better. Your kids are pretty young, the 2yo won't even remember it in a few years.

[JFS in IL]

Leave them with grandparents. I think that summer in Cancun is pretty HOT - kids may have more fun on a farm!

[elegantlion]

Leave the kiddos at home and go enjoy yourself. My dh and I got to go Costa Rica a few years ago, all alone. :001_smile: It was marvelous. Now I'd like to go back and take ds along, but it was great to have a getaway.

[Ohio12]

My kids are well behaved etc, but there would be NO CHOICE in my mind that I would want to leave them for something like that. Especially if you have family or friends you are really comfortable leaving them with. Think of all the meals you will get to eat alone! And sleeping in!

[my2kidsmom]

Leave them with the grandparents.

[Laurel]

What sounds more appealing to you? Chilling out with the kids on the beach, or spending some alone time with DH? (Don't you dare feel guilty for taking two trips without kids.)

It sounds like you are leaning towards leaving the kids home, and just feel a bit guilty for that. Don't! The kids will have a blast staying with family, and then you can plan a family vacation that is more appropriate for them, and you can ALL enjoy yourselves, without the pressure.

[Heather in the Kootenays]

I love traveling with my kids but in this case, I vote for leaving them at home.

[hornblower]

I'd take them. We've never done a holiday without my kids. Don't believe in them LOL
I've taken the kids to Honolulu several times & once to Mexico and we had a good time everywhere. Mexico esp. is very kid friendly. If the resort is not an adults only resort, then kids will be very welcome. The resort we went to had giant organized play clubs every day for the kids, a kid's disco one night etc etc etc. Loads of fun. And the kids could learn a bit of Spanish!

I wouldn't dream of not taking the kids to a fun place like that.

[snickelfritz]

It sounds like you are leaning towards leaving the kids home, and just feel a bit guilty for that. :001_smile:

We found out:
1. The other couple with kids is not taking them. A sidenote: They homeschool, so I look forward to chatting with them.

2. The resort does have a kids club. However, it doesn't start until age 4. Neither kid would take well to only the 5 year old going to the activities.

So....drumroll.....hubby and I will be getting a vacation (I mean work trip) to ourselves.