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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are 8 and 11 and while I love traveling with them, traveling alone/with DH is way better.

Op, I think you need to:

1). Lower your expectations - you’re not going to have a carefree, relaxing vacation with your child because he is a child.  He won’t be able to walk as far or for as long, or go without food like an adult can.
2.) set him up for success - does he get hangry (my 8yo does)? Make sure you have a snack on you.  Too much walking? Plan some breaks-or be prepared to take breaks. Want to go to an art museum and he couldn’t care less about art? Go for a set amount of time, or to see a specific exhibit and then go and do something fun for him like go to a park.

When we travel as a family, I insist on getting out and doing stuff as early as possible in the morning, then taking a break/rest after lunch and then maybe doing something before dinner.  My oldest was and always has been an easy going kid, never complains, eats whatever, willing to do whatever.  Younger dc is more whiny and opinionated so we waited until he was older before doing trips with longer flights, more walking, etc.[/quote]

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