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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel you, OP. It does get better (in my experience, 3 was better than 2 for travel, although hellish in terms of behavior/defiance generally).

I find beach vacations to be kind of underwhelming with a toddler. So much sunscreen-ing, water policing, etc.[b] The best vacations I've done with a kid that age were actually major cities where we stayed in a downtown/central location and everything was close and walkable, and there were lots of playgrounds.[/b] [/quote]

I agree with this. We've had some really fun vacations in big cities where there are children's museums, zoos, aquariums, etc. Those have been more enjoyable and relaxing than the beach. Just book a hotel with a pool--kids are just as happy. We really enjoyed Atlanta, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston.

My parents live at the beach so we do those vacations as well but honestly, even with helpful grandparents and all of the stuff you need right there, beach trips with little kids is tough. We rarely actually went to the beach when we were there and usually stuck to the pool.

If you do go to the beach, stay at an all-inclusive resort where they will set up chairs for you, food is provided, etc. Having to do all of the same tasks that you would have to do at home--grocery shop, cook, clean, drag beach stuff--is definitely not a vacation for you. [/quote]

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