Several cruise operators offer family-friendly cruises, meaning they have daytime activities designed to engage children and keep them busy. When your kids are engaging in pool activities or learning about the ocean, you can find a little time to yourself. Spend this time reading, meeting new people, or just hanging out at the ship bar. Family cruises also provide your kids with other children of similar ages, encouraging them to make friends and play on their own.
Taking your kids on a camping trip can be a challenging but rewarding experience. If you're the outdoorsy type, consider taking your kids to the nearest campground or national park and teaching them some camping basics like reading a map and compass, starting a fire (if allowed) and pitching a tent. Camping is also the perfect cure to the hectic stress of daily life.
While many hotels charge a premium for single-occupant rooms, some resorts and hotels have deals in place designed especially for single parents. Many hotels have "kids stay free" policies, but be sure to speak with someone that works at the hotel about its lodging options for single parents. You may find that you qualify for a discount that was not listed on the website.
Join an Internet community for single parents or traveling and see what sort of options you can come up with. Traveling with other single parents can help ease the burden of keeping control over kids on your own and can help you to realize that you are not alone. Spending a few days with other single-parent families is a fun way for your kids to make new friends and for you to swap stories and strategies with people in the same situation as yourself. Booking a multifamily cabin is one great method for doing so.
