https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:43:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863822 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 11:59:37 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2863822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to the Bahamas the first week of February. We usually prefer to go winter rather then spring in part bc my husband prefers to let his staff use spring break for their breaks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863813 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 11:27:58 +0000 psw27 2863813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are heading to a new resort in the Dominican Republic - The Grand at Paradisus Punta Cana. My parents have a time share so it won't be super expensive for us. We usually go to Playa Del Carmen but decided to change it up this year, especially in light of the bombing of a tourist ferry last year while we were there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863809 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 11:21:55 +0000 PinkElephant 2863809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Right off the bat, I'd say go to the Philippines. The Shangri-La resorts in Cebu and Boracay are my favorite places on earth! The one is Cebu is so, so easy with kids, has good dining options, two pools, and a gorgeous beach with snorkeling right there. Boracay is a bit harder to get to, but probably has more options of things to "do" if you don't want to just relax and play in the sun/sand/sea.</p> <p>You probably have more knowledge about Thailand than I do....but that's another favorite country for me, mostly because it's so easy to get cheap and amazing food while we're there. I've been to a few places in Thailand to interact with elephants (a favorite was a luxury tent camp, but I didn't love how they kept the elephants when they weren't with guests), and we like the JW Marriott outside of Phuket with kids (they do nightly/weekly rentals of apartments on their adjoining timeshare property where you still get resort benefits, which is perfect for kids!), and we went with friends to stay at V Villas resort in Hua Hin - the beach isn't beautiful there, but the resort was nice for a quick getaway from the city.</p> <p>As an adult I also liked Vietnam for the markets, food, and Ha Long Bay, but I personally don't feel the cities had a whole lot to offer for children. Hanoi is beautiful but really tourist focused - literally every home/shop had a massage place, tour office, or pirated DVD shop on the first floor. I didn't have kids during any of my trips to cities in Vietnam, so maybe there is more that I just wasn't aware of...</p> <p>Feel free to wall me on specifics - it's been awhile though - I haven't been in Asia for almost 4 years now :( :( I miss it terribly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863794 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:56:08 +0000 looch 2863794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So many fun plans! </p> <p>I want to branch out and do something new and different, but my husband just wants to be able to relax, so for this year, we'll do a low key thing. I would also love to go back to the Bahamas, I might research that and see where prices are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863780 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:54:59 +0000 Adira 2863780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're going on our first Disney Cruise!!! My kids will be 6 and 4, so I think it's going to be so much fun! Plus we're going with really good friends and their son and we got connecting staterooms. I'm sooooooo excited!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863779 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:36:31 +0000 lamariniere 2863779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is Hawaii too far?</p> <p>@PinkElephant: can you recommend any favorites from your time in Asia? I hope we go somewhere in February or April (or maybe both depending on schedules). We don’t have any firm travel plans yet, but lots of ideas in Asia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863618 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:11:26 +0000 PinkElephant 2863618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got back from Aruba, and it was a fun and easy vacation for our young family (kids aged 6.5, 4.5, and 2). The weather was awesome (warm but not crazy hot with a nice breeze). There wasn't a ton to do for our age group other than pool and beach, but there were a few activities (butterfly farm, donkey sanctuary) that were easily accessible and age-appropriate, as well as birds, lizards, and daily kids's activities on-property. Restaurants were all literally right out the back door of the resort. We probably could have done a submarine or boat ride, but were enjoying just relaxing and didn't get around to it. Water sports were also plentiful, but really only our oldest would have qualified for most of them, age wise. The paddle board rental places were open to us taking the kids out on our boards.</p> <p>It wasn't a mind-blowing, vacation of a lifetime kind of trip (I'm hard to please, because we've lived in and travelled all over SE Asia, which has some AMAZING beaches), but for our family needs right now, it was a great choice. I also understand that weather-wise, Aruba isn't impacted by a rainy season or hurricane threat like some of the other island destinations, which is a nice bonus!</p> <p>On a totally different note, I love Charleston, SC! I've been with adults-only groups, but my friends have taken their children (to Kiawah Island) and had fun in that setting as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863617 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:00:59 +0000 Mrs. Snowflake 2863617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a week off for Spring Break so am thinking of a mini trip for at least Snowy and I. Maybe Indianapolis, I have a friend there and really want to see the children's museum with her and her daughter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863611 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:06:18 +0000 crazydoglady 2863611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds amazing! </p> <p>I just got the kids new luggage for Christmas, so I am itching to go somewhere. We have a 3 year old and 3 month old, so I am thinking a weekend trip to the beach which is 2 hours away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863607 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:11:37 +0000 wrkbrk 2863607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In May we’re going to St Simons GA! I’ve never been but my wife and her family have gone for years. I’m excited! We are taking our 3 year old and meeting her parents there for four days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863604 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:53:05 +0000 cake2017 2863604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We may be going to TX as mentioned in a previous post. @annem1990: We do the exact same thing for the exact same reasons! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863602 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:45:44 +0000 annem1990 2863602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go to Arizona most years for DH’s job. I prefer it over Florida because you’re almost guaranteed good weather. We used to go to Florida every year and it was always a toss up as to whether it’d be sunny/warm or rainy/cold.<br /> No beach, though :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/planning-spring-vacations#post-2863600 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:20:42 +0000 looch 2863600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because I have some down time, I am going to begin planning for our April vacation. We typically go away over February break, but this year we are switching it up and going away the second week in April instead.</p> <p>We like a warm destination and are thinking Orlando, but without WDW/US as the main attractions. There's a ton to do, and I think we'll still have a good time.</p> <p>What are you planning for the spring? </p>