To my kids, nothing is better than when we book a hotel with an indoor swimming pool in the middle of winter. All we have to do is drive to New Jersey or Westchester and BAM! We're on vacation in a totally new environment. We've done
it a few times in the past with so much success.
The next time I'm tempted buying tickets to see Disneyland or Africa or even
Matilda, I have to remind myself that this is all my kids want to do: swim, sleep in a new bed, and eat junk food. Someday I know I'll forget and plan a so-called dream vacation, only to be annoyed as they whine constantly.
These lines are too long! It's too hot! I want a stupid toy from the lobby! It's really so simple to make them happy: hotel, indoor pool, and french fries. Actually, if I'm honest, that's pretty much happiness for me, too.
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| Owen taking every precaution not to ruin his good hair day. |
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| Oscar enjoying the unlimited free sour apples on the pool deck. Score. He ate two. Owen ate three. |
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| He opens his eyes this wide underwater. After a few minutes they were completely bloodshot. I felt awful that I forgot his goggles. |
The hotel we were staying at also included an intense hiking trail next to a freeway no less. Hooray for nature. Pictures after the jump.
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| Wouldn't you like to know. |
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| They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot. |
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| My kids would rather die than look at the camera for me. |
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| City girl hiking shoes. |
. Tell me I'm not the only one. 
Beautiful pictures! I spent my weekend in London and we were lucky to find a room in a usually very expensive hotel for a few pounds only - even though London had lovely weather, we took our time to make use of the spa and indoor pool. So good. I can absolutely agree.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true!! Now that I think about it, the last time I took my kids to Disney they had more fun in the hotel pool than we did at the park.
ReplyDeletecute-looks like a great little break.
ReplyDeleteyour post is full of life and joy!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteMark and I are Hot Tub Time Machine addicts! Every time it is better than the last! I think he may find a copy under the tree!
ReplyDeletexo
It is true. A day or two away from home swimming and exploring really is the perfect break for the family.
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget when I was a kid my parents had our hardwood floors re-stained and we had to stay overnight at the Holiday Inn next to the mall because of the fumes. We swam all evening and then again the next day and it was one of the most exciting weekends of my young life. Sometimes we forget that happiness can be so simple.
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ReplyDeleteAre you in Princeton, NJ? We love doing hotels for vacations...I also enjoy if a spa happens to be attached. :)
ReplyDeleteis that the renaissance westchester? I've shot a few weddings there - I recognize that ramp!
ReplyDeletehaha yes it is!
DeleteFantastic. Love your blog-linked to it from Cup of Jo. What kind of camera do you use to take your beautiful pictures? Thanks!
ReplyDeletethanks! it's a Canon Rebel T3i with a 50mm 1.8 lens. Hope that helps!
DeleteLovely lovely children. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteHot tub time machine! you are NOT the only one! ;)
ReplyDeleteI just had a flashback to that swimming-without-goggles feeling from childhood. It's not such a bad thing - a sign of a day well-spent in my memory anyway.
ReplyDeleteThis is really awesome, love this idea. I will have to remember this when my little Tater Tot gets older!
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