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[quote=Anonymous]I am a nanny and I don't have any kids.

I would take someone on vacation with me and the kids for several reasons.

1. To get some adult time. 
2. Kids nap and go to bed early. This time can be used by parents to do things kids don't want to do (antiques, late dinners) but you need someone to stay with the kids. The kids are more settled if its someone who knows the routine
3. To have someone to share the cooking and general tasks with:  if one person does the cooking on vacation it doesn't feel like a vacation for long.
4. Adult to kid ratio. I would be terrified taking 3 kids to the beach, or to a theme park or super busy crowded place with two adults. With three adults I feel like you are less likely to lose a kid. I feel this ratio is especially important near water.

Yes going on vacation is about relaxing and spending time with the family. But if by taking along an extra person it makes it easier to relax (and to get one on one time with each of your kids!) I think its a great idea. Yes some families may take their nanny on holiday and then dump the kids with the nanny, but thats not most families and certainly not most AP's[/quote]

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