I Went on a Staycation With My Family — Here's What It's Really Like

One of the biggest drawbacks of a vacation with little kids is the accommodations. Sure, you might be able to upgrade to a suite instead of a small hotel room, but even if you go the home-share route, it's never the same as home sweet home. Having the place pre-baby-proofed with high chairs and stroller systems at the ready is a huge bonus you won't get elsewhere.

Most importantly, though, kids sleeping in their own beds means routines aren't disrupted, and let's face it: there's something to be said for waking up in your own bed, with the pillows and mattress at just the level of firmness to which your back has grown accustomed to.