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[quote=Anonymous]We're currently discussing a family trip after my step-daughter's HS graduation this spring.  She'll be almost 18, hasn't been out of the country aside from a few cruises.  We also have a 1 yr old who will be about 20 months when we'll be going.  So far the little one has been a good flyer, even on 5 hr flights.  Husband is, frankly, not a good traveler - hates everything from planning, to packing, to flying, to staying somewhere other than home, but actually enjoys new experiences.   I've done a fair amount of traveling, but it's been a while.   When we all have gone on vacations, I'm usually the one who's up and ready to explore, while they are taking forever to get out of the hotel. (I've turned into my mother, I accept this!)

SD mentioned Amsterdam, but would be fine anywhere outside the US, 'even Canada').  Husband is now fixated on Amsterdam, and gets cranky if I suggest something that may be more interesting than Amsterdam (I've been there, it's lovely, but not sure if I'd want to use a week of vacation, 12 hours travel time with a toddler, at least $4,000 in airfare alone to go there). Ironic part here is SD would actually be good with another location, she's easy-going and a good sport about most things, it's husband who's in 'Disney Dad' mode.   BUT, as often the case in blended families, some things aren't worth pushing, so I'm strongly considering Amsterdam.

We have a little over a week due in mid-June due to SD's schedule.  Right now my thoughts are:

Amsterdam the whole time -- keep things low key, stay in a 2-3 bedroom apartment, don't really plan til we get there, spend time wandering around, visiting parks and kid-friendly museums with the toddler in tow. Least amount of stress, but feels like a lot of money/time for not seeing much.

Amsterdam and one or two other cities (Paris, Reykjavik -- we'll probably fly thru Reykjavik, so might as well stop there for a few days).  We'd see a whole lot more, but it'll be a whole lot more work/stress (which will fall mostly on me).

someplace else entirely, if I had my druthers, I'd do Montreal/Quebec City -- since I've seen less of that part of Canada than the parts of Europe we're considering and it would be a whole lot easier logistically.

So, suggestions DCUM?  Either for alternative itineraries or cool places in Amsterdam for a young toddler?  Or for how to actually relax on this sort of trip?  Writing this out makes me think the first option may be the path of least resistance -- I'll book the flights and the vacation apartment and we can go from there.

Thanks!

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