A last-minute excursion, especially with kids in tow, does not appeal to me. As much as I'd like, I should plan everything from where I'll stay to where I'll go and how much money I'll have to spend. Last May, I yearned for a family vacation and made at least two reservations, but they were all canceled due to scheduling conflicts and other unforeseen circumstances. In the past few years, I had given up on the idea of planning a family vacation. After the graduation commotions, I was given a day off from school on Friday. No reservations were made, and we had no idea where we were going when we chose to leave the same day for Davao City. What we had was the anticipation of a vacation!
Prior to our trip, we were still working in the mornings. Even though today is my day off, I still have a lot of work to get done at the office, and the easiest way to get more done is to start while my spouse is still at work. After lunch, he picked me up and we started packing for the vacation. When I go on an unforeseen vacation, I always forget to pack certain things. I lost track of what I should pack when the neighborhood kids started asking questions about our trip. My thoughts get jumbled and difficult to focus on. Yes, I've had the same experiences. To my spouse, who always remembers to pack the toiletries, I owe him a debt of gratitude.
The kids were ecstatic when we told them about our plans. They dressed up, put on their best attire, and inquired as to where we were heading. Since we don't have a place to stay yet, I turned to agoda.com for help. I searched for possible accommodations for that day, and all of them were booked. When I saw the amenities at the Sotogrande hotel, I knew my kids and the rest of the family would enjoy it, even though it was a bit pricey..
Yes, this is absolutely correct! When we arrived, they were awestruck by the elevator and the ambiance. When we entered the room, they were quite appreciative. Feel the sheets, check the CR, and get enthusiastic about the tub and shower. We ate our dinner in the hotel restaurant because we got there so late and told the kids to go to bed early so we'd be fresh for the next day's activities.
On the second day of our vacation, the kids woke up unusually early because they were looking forward to our activities. Due to the high expense of the food and our previous experience at dinner, where we were forced to finish all of our food while the kids were content with rice, we decided to hunt for a cheaper option, like Jolibee or Mcdo, for our morning meal. 7-Eleven was my next stop, where I purchased a few biscuits and a bottle of water. If the trip had been planned, I would have made biscuits ahead of time, as having food in the luggage is critical when traveling with children. There's never a shortage of appetite in children.
After breakfast, we headed to the pool for our next activity: swimming! We were the only ones in the pool at the time. The hotel's pool was a hit with the youngsters. Because I know youngsters enjoy to swim, the pool at this particular lodging had a role in my decision.
Eila, our youngest, declared "Stop Na, Cold Na" after over two hours in the water. We then returned to our room, where the dreams of our children of taking a hot and cold bath finally came true. In the shower, they had just as much fun as they had in the pool!
While we waited for our next adventure, we dressed them up and let them watch YouTube on a tablet while we waited.
The best moments are always spent with loved ones. My children's faces light up with joy as I write this. When they say, "Thank you Mama and Papa for this vacation!, we really enjoyed it!" I'm overcome with joy.