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[quote=Anonymous]+1 to the comments above. I think when traveling with kids under 5 your options are

1. Bring a grandparent or nanny to help with childcare
2. Hire a local babysitter or enroll at least the youngest in a kids camp or care
3. Have no childcare and prepare to be more exhausted than at home

We’ve done all versions and my preference is #2. #1 can be good but with our nanny I feel a little responsible for making sure she’s ok so it’s almost like hosting another person and the expense of having an additional room/space for another adult and any airfare is a lot. Grandparents being there changes the dynamic a bit not necessarily in a bad way, but it’s just a different kind of trip.

We’ve had good success with local sitters, but my kids adapt easily to new people, and we’ve also gone places where friends have vacationed and are able to provide recommendations. We’ve used the same people over the years when we return which is nice. What works best for us is getting a sitter from like 3-8 - we do a family activity in the morning, lunch, some quiet time and then when the sitter comes my husband and I do a fun activity by ourselves and an early dinner. Then we’re home just after/around bedtime and can enjoy some relaxation before we go to bed.

If you go the no childcare route, having realistic expectations making a world of difference. Slower pace, keep it simple and it can still be fun.[/quote]

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