Tyler Place - single parent
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Anonymous
| Single parent here. DS would love going to a place like Tyler Place in Vermont for a week this summer. Is it strictly for 2 parent families? Would we feel out of place? Anyone ever been there when other single parent families were there, or gone as a single parent family yourself? Would love any thoughts on this. |
Anonymous
| Not sure but I do know places and cruises will have certain weeks targeted to single parent families. It might be good to go through a travel agent. I'm thinking Tyler Place is booked solid. |
Anonymous
| We went there for 4 years and met one or two single parents each week. There are so many great activities for both adults and kids. I think it would be a perfect vacation for a single parent. |
Anonymous
Same here. I think it would be great!! We've met a couple of single parents each week we've been there, and they seemed happy and included in everything. That's one of the nicest parts of Tyler Place, I think. It's whatever you want it to be. There's a fluid mix of group activities and solo time during the day while the kids are in camp. Some adults hang out solo or as a couple because they want alone time. Some join up with others at the group activities and outings, which are great. Most do a mix of both. And couples often do things separately while the kids are in camp -- choose different activities or alone time -- so it's not like you'll feel like the third wheel with a bunch of couples. It's not like that at all. Meals are the same way. There are some two-person tables, but most of the tables are larger and groups mix and match over the week. It's the kind of place where you can join a table that already has 4+ people and be completely comfortable. Or you can just grab a small table and have a solo breakfast or lunch if you want some days. I've done that when my DH was elsewhere -- totally fine! Also, I'm guessing you'll naturally meet people on the first day walking tour of the place (GREAT thing to do your first time there!) and through activities or just being around. There are also planned activities offered every afternoon that parents can do with the kids. They're always fun and often families divide-and-conquer so you'll see a lot of parents on their own with a kid while the spouse is elsewhere. Or multiple families hanging out. People are inclusive. Finally,, Chad Tyler is kind of the "cruise director" and is great at introducing people. So give him a heads up before you go and he'll keep an eye out for you and make sure tyou're feeling comfortable and happy. |
Anonymous
| Your DS will have a great time -- no question. For you, there are always some single parents there, but not many. As PPs said though, many spouses sign up for separate activities (we often do). And that's the key -- be active and sign up for activities, go to the evening cocktail hour(s), and ask to be seated at meals at a group table by the maitre'd. |
Anonymous
| OP here - thanks everyone, these responses are very helpful. Exactly the type of info I was looking for! |