Cheaper Vacations

Traveling with a baby is easier than you think!

November 10, 2016
Travel Tips

At just 3 months old, Benjamin Haydock has already taken his first all-inclusive trip to the south. With parents who love to travel, it was only natural that he would have this experience at a very young age. He headed to Riviera Nayarit in Mexico for his very first family vacation!

His parents, Maggie and William, who had surfed at the Grand Palladium Hotel several times, decided to return since they knew the place well and particularly liked it. Choosing this hotel gave them peace of mind, knowing they wouldn't encounter any major surprises once they arrived. Furthermore, the presence of a doctor on site greatly reassured them. Benjamin's health and safety being their top priority, they needed suitable accommodations and services.

The idea of an all-inclusive trip with their baby was synonymous with simplicity for them: no cleaning, no laundry, no meals to prepare. A real vacation, in short! Being very well-organized, the parents weren't too stressed about traveling for the first time with their newborn. Furthermore, they had received plenty of advice from close friends who had had the same experience.

Their only fear was flying, as they had no idea how their child would react. To their great relief, the flight went very smoothly. Since they were traveling with a baby, they were entitled to free transportation and priority boarding. Once on board, they received outstanding service. The flight attendants were very kind and dedicated, whether it was warming the bottle or preparing food. Lying in his little bassinet, Benjamin remained very calm throughout the entire journey.

Upon arrival, the parents were delighted to find all the family-friendly facilities at the resort: a children's pool, a playground, a water park, and more. At their request, a playpen was waiting for them in their room, and a high chair was available in the restaurant. All these amenities made their vacation with Benjamin much easier.

Maggie and William had established a little routine to make Benjamin's experience easier. This consisted of a morning at the beach, under a palapa, watching dad surf, followed by a short nap in the room and an afternoon at the pool.

Throughout the trip, Benjamin participated in all the activities. In the evenings, while he slept, his parents took him everywhere in his stroller, from the à la carte restaurants to the various shows offered at the hotel. Staying in their room was out of the question! They wanted to make the most of their vacation!

In short, we can say that their first all-inclusive family trip was a great success. Let's bet it won't be Benjamin's last trip...


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