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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it depends what they like about cruising. If they like the kids clubs and ability for everyone to eat different food, that's probably the hardest to replicate. Vacations with small kids can be really tiring even if they're easy going kids. There are some great all inclusives that have kid clubs, but they're really no different than cruises.

If they just like the ability to see different islands and lay by the pool, that's easy to replicate. [/quote]

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I like nicer cruises when I'm with family with different energy levels, interests and dietary preferences.

On a more upscale cruise right now with three generations.  Some of the family have health conditions and are low energy, so are sleeping, eating and sitting around.  Some of the family are active, but older, so are doing some on board activities, enjoying time with family, and spending time reading.  Some of the family enjoys relaxing and working out, but no activities.   And the only tween is loving the kids club.  As the person who is "in charge" this would have been impossible anywhere else and I would be exhausted trying to meet everyone's needs.

If I was with family members who travel like I do and wanted to take an interesting vacation, we'd do something completely different.

I'm also pretty sure I'd hate a week at a house on the Outer Banks (too much work and it'd feel like the DC suburbs with sand) or even a beach resort vacation unless it was at an all inclusive with various activities (too boring).  [/quote]

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