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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don't generally take trips specifically FOR the kids and kids alone (as in we haven't gone some place we actively disliked only for the kids). We do all enjoy Disney ;)

I do try to make sure we have a mix of kid and adult activities. We went to Spain last year and spent some long days in museums. But made sure to make time for the kids to play at a playground and get ice cream. I also tend to pick museums that I know will have an exhibit my kids will enjoy (usually some huge art installation). We will go to a nice restaurant, but I make sure there is something my kids will eat.

My kids are 8 and 12 and have always generally gone along with whatever we pick, but I try to make it fun! I think the kid is to just set expectations. I always tell someone that our vacations will have something for everyone and we need to respect that everyone likes different activities. Luckily my kids still like the same things lol. Fingers crossed that my 12 year old continues to be agreeable for a while. 
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Goodness I can't type. Meant to say the "key is to set expectations" and "i always tell everyone that our vacations..."[/quote]

We do the same.  Typically pick places we all enjoy with something for everyone.  Most of us (probably all of us) have ADHD and some things that would be fun for some families like disney, would stress us out immensely.  Lounging at cape Charles for a week isn't our cup of tea either; we can handle it for like 2-3 days lol. I get my kids involved in the planning, we also set realistic expectations, and sometimes some activities are more focused around one person's interest, but we try to not make that activity an all day thing and my kids do well...ex: then 4.5 yr old LOVED the peppa pig afternoon tea bus tour and peppa pig wasn't my 7.5 yr old's top choice, but he enjoyed it still and I also had fun and they even had champagne for the grown-ups lol (mama was having fun too). We have gone to several museums that are more focused around my older child and my younger just tolerates it, but we then do something like visit a playground to burn off energy.....it's all about balance! [/quote]

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