any ideas please

jetcat

hi all

after managing my first hols on my own with my two kids last year, i am contemplating having another this year. Trouble is, i have no idea where to go!

I have 2 girls, aged 12 and 2, and we went to a Haven park last year. This was great, although eldest was somewhat restricted in her activities due to having a little one tagging along - I guess this will be the same where-ever we go!! As an aside, my sister has offered to take little one for a week or so if i wanted to take eldest away on her own - must admit that it tempting, but the three of us are a family, and i am determined to all go away together - even if that adds to my stress levels!!

So (back to the point!) after only being abroad once (three years ago to eurocamp in France with a friend + her kids) and to Dorset once, i would love some ideas please??

Budget is not great - about £700 for the three of us - but cheaper would be great!!

In_debt_5

when do you want to go and for how long?

Carol444_2

Why don't you take your sister with you then she could look after the little one occasionally while you and your eldest go off somewhere together?
In addition to the 2 questions above, where would you want to fly from?

Blue264

Can I ask when you want to have your holiday and how determined you are to go abroad?

If, as is forecast, we are going to have a great summer at home, perhaps you would like Newquay or Jersey?

greenface

Act as a family when you are a family together but you 12 yo needs her own space so its up to you as a mother to keep each childs needs seperate. Hence stop your 2 yo from being a rotter or stop your 12 yo acting as a grown up taking care of the little un home or away

jetcat

ok :beer:

1 - looking late june or early july - cant afford to go in school hols

2 - flying from north east

3 - either uk or abroad, no preference really - Jersey sounds lovely!

greenface - not sure if i am being too sensitive, but i felt you were having a dig at me I know it is my responsibility to ensure both child's needs are met, and as much as i can, i dont expect eldest to 'parent' youngest! An example of what i actually meant - on hols last year, eldest (who has some additional needs) was trying archery. SHe needed a fair bit of support, and it was quite difficult keeping little one amused long enough so that i could focus on eldest.

Going away with sister isnt an option, as she already has her holiday booked, and cant get extra time off work.

thanks for your replies

jetcat

i have been looking at websites for Jersey - does anyone know if they have holiday parks (eg Haven) as i cant seem to find any!

pinkcandyflossprincess

if you can i would let your sister watch your little one so you can spend time with the elder child.
i have 5 children so the oldest two do spend a lot of time helping with the younger 3, i have a disability and breastfeeding the baby so we all have to rope in.
i recently went away with my mom and the younger 3 and next time i want to just take the older two so they have a proper break away from the little ones and i can get to spend time with them as small children tend to get a lot more focus as there needs are a lot more in your face.

i dont think you should feel guilty about it hun.

if you do want to go altogether though i suggest doing the ryan air/sep accomodation thing as it could work out a lot cheaper than a package.
good luck
x

miamoo

Hi I had to post as I took my 2 on holiday for the first time on my own last year. My kids are older than yours though 11 and 14 when we went.
After doing lots of research I decided on salou in spain, family friendly, compact resort with lots to do.
I booked very cheap flights from liverpool to reus, and then booked my hotel with thomson (went in the shop) total price was just over £250. (and the hotel was half board)
I pre-booked a transfer with a company I found on trip advisor and did abit of research on where to eat and what to do. We had a fantastic time and the weather was lovely (we went the first week of July) I was really nervous before I went but am so glad I did it. Any questions at all PM me x

miamoo

Forgot to say, port aventura theme park was only 10 minutes away which has something for all ages, (there is a little road train to get there costs a coupe of euro's). In July you can get an evening ticket which is half price, less heat and crowds and great fun.

ellymk

look on ebay,there are some cheap caravans on there.