If you are like most families, you think, Key West! Family Vacation! FUN! SUN! BEACH! SWIM!
You might be thinking, its an entire week of not rushing to soccer practice, dance lessons, or trying to get the kids out of bed to get to school on time.
Perhaps you are considering not cooking as often, allowing yourself some wiggle room with that health food kick you have been on; maybe you are looking forward to letting your hair down; relaxing, chilling, visiting the spa, reading, and leaving it all behind for a week, You are even a little excited that housekeeping will be coming to your room daily to change the sheets and clean the bathroom.. you are really thinking, I am OFF DUTY!
But, then, the reality sets in. You have free time for that yoga class you love while the kids are at soccer, and although driving the kids around to activities isn't ideal; at least they HAVE activities. Suddenly you are wondering..when do they go back to school? Almost immediately, you are the activity director, and mediator. You are trying to find things that will be exciting and fun for the kids, and meanwhile, you are trying to watch everything from sugar intake, time on electronics, and, the kids are NOT getting along. (...wasn't I going to let my hair down? I thought family vacation was supposed to be fun?)
Suddenly, the kids don't have the structure they are used to; you are almost certain your kid(s) are the loudest at the hotel pool. Plus, you think, they are good swimmers, right? (....can I go to the restroom? Or should I take them out?...) You brought along your book, but so far the only action it has seen is the back pocket of the plane and a few splashes from the pool.
This is why planning a date night and perhaps an afternoon for yourself is an essential part of family vacation. Personally, I haven't been to a hotel yet, that is not filled with kids; I jump in and play along with them; one of my favorite family friendly hotels is Casa Marina this hotel doesn't just have a separate pool for the adults; but it also has Higgs Beach Park that is just a 5-minute walk away that is a great place for children of all ages. Salute on the Beach is also right in that area, and a family friendly restaurant.
Key West Childcare will babysit and take your children swimming and to the park; but we are also happy to take your children on a excursion such as a visit to the Butterfly Museum, Bayview Movie Series, a Trolley Ride, or a variety of other activities. Our goal is for you to get some time to read that book your brought, perhaps attend Yoga on the Beach and enjoy a restaurant without a kids menu; such as Hot Tin Roof, Louies Backyard and/or some fabulous dessert at Better Than Sex.
You may have concerns; the kids are not getting along, perhaps you have an infant? You are traveling for a destination wedding and just don't see how this is going to work out. Read the reviews, feel free to call me; I look forward to meeting your family.
Advance booking before you get to the island is encouraged. Go to http://www.keywestchildcare.net/book-services/ to reserve your time! Make it a great vacation for the entire family!
