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September 4, 2018 · 1:21 am

Why Pattaya is the Ultimate Destination For International Travel With Kids

Traveling alone or with another adult is very different to traveling with kids. It is simple just to pack for yourself and hit the road. Beyond that, traveling by yourself is much less expensive than traveling with a family. Since Traveling solo is less expensive it will allow you to travel to more pricey destinations, such as exotic islands.

Traveling to new places is so rich in experiences that no one should have to be deprived of it. However, when kids come along, the thought of traveling is something many parents dread, thanks to the stress, expense and time management issues.

Many parents have to forget about traveling once they have kids, especially embarking on international trips. If they really need a break, they might take turns going on a solo adventure. While this may give mom or dad some relaxing time to unwind, it does not provide for the family to take a trip and build those precious memories. Kids benefit from traveling as much as adults, it not only rejuvenates them mentally, but also offers them a great learning experience.

If you are a parent, who is reluctant to travel with toddlers or young kids, start by choosing kid-friendly destinations that are not overly expensive. Next, make sure your kids sleep well and eat on time, so you are not dealing with cranky kids on your trip. Packing a small backpack for each child with snacks and small toys or games is a great idea. If you are not used to traveling internationally with toddlers and are on a tight budget, you should consider Pattaya, Thailand for your next family vacation. Find out below why Pattaya is an excellent choice for families looking to take an international vacation.

Easy to Access

It is no secret that Thailand is one of the cheapest holiday destinations for a country that offers pristine, exotic beaches along with an abundance of nature and entertainment options. However, most families with kids get turned off because the more famous islands require additional flights or overnight road travel.

Fortunately, Pattaya is a mere 3-hour drive from the capital, and families will easily be able to find buses and cabs from the airport. It is recommended that instead of using public transportation, you rent a car from the airport and drive on your own. This way you will be able to travel at your own pace, and your kids can easily rest in the back seat.

Budget Friendly

While it is already well-known that Thailand is one of the most pocket-friendly destinations, not everyone knows Pattaya is the cheapest destination within the country. Pattaya’s location near the capital eliminates the need for additional flights which saves you money right off the bat.

Accommodations are extremely economical. You can find a room at a 5-star beach resort such as the Hilton for about $250, and even less during certain times of the year. There are also much cheaper three-star, four-star and Airbnb options available to suit every budget and family’s needs.

Attractions for Everyone

Pattaya has a lot to offer for everyone in the family, and your kids are not going to get bored. Let your kids play in the sand and surf at the lively Pattaya beach while you chill out on one of the lounge chairs or enjoy the water sports.

If you want to experience a more scenic and exotic beach, take a trip to the famous Coral Islands. You can apply online for many more kid-friendly Pattaya tours such as the Cartoon Network water park, Safari World to experience the wild up, close and personal and a beautiful elephant sanctuary.

This is a collaborative guest post. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mommy Ramblings.

Getting ready to hit the road!!!

Well, we have a few weeks before we leave but there is so much that needs to be done before a big road trip and vacation. I have been putting things we need to bring in one of those big tubs that has the rope handles. It is overflowing. Sunscreen for kids, sunscreen for adults, sunglasses for everyone, water shoes, beach toys, cleaning supplies, hats and more. I bought a collapsible insulated cooler for the ride down and at the beach to keep drinks cold. We are going to have to purchase one of those cargo carriers you put on the top of your van for everything we need. My husband likes to say, “Don’t worry we will buy whatever we need when we get there.” He does not understand that I need to know we have what we need for the most part. I am all for running to the store for essentials and little things but I want to know that I am pretty much set when we get there. We are traveling with our two little 6 month old puppies, so we have a lot of their stuff as well to cart along with us. Next I have to get our clothes together and figure out what to bring. The little guys have a lot of new summer clothes so they are easy to pack for. I have to go through my things and get to my summer stuff and see what I want to bring. I pack too much but that is the way I am. Oh and have I mentioned my husband is bringing a guitar or two because he is going to jam with family down there. We will be tightly packed I am sure and I will be bringing quite the DVD assortment for the kids. I would love to hear any tips that you have found helpful in road trips and vacations with toddlers and pets.

Cakes, snow, shopping, cleaning, organizing and Disney vacations, to name a few of the things on my mind this week.

Cakes, because we have a lot of birthdays coming up. Michael starts the pack with a February birthday, Ray’s is in March, Ethan is in April, Alexandra is in May and I am in June. I have been stressing over Ethan’s cake. The older boys are easy in the way they do not have to have a cake decorated with a construction site or their favorite character. I usually order my cakes and they are elaborately decorated with the characters or theme the kid’s have always been into. However, I bit the bullet and tried my hand (I am a good baker) at making and decorating Luke’s cake and so I am going to attempt a construction cake for Ethan. I have all these ideas and pictures in my mind. I basically know what I want to do so I hope it will come close to the pictures in my mind. Only time will tell I suppose.

Snow, because we are getting another storm. We are luckily not being hit hard and NYC and NJ will bear the brunt of the storm. This is the trend that was last year, so hopefully it will be this year as well.

Shopping, because tomorrow afternoon, Alexandra, Luke and I go on the famous Sam’s run. Seriously we hit Sams every week. I know there are many people who only need to hit the wearhouse stores monthly, but not us. We need a weekly Sam’s run. We have to stop at the eye doctor as she drove herself the other week to an eye exam and they could not dialate her eyes. So, we need to stop in and let them do that and examine her dialated eyes. Needless to say I will be doing the driving. It also looks like a Wegmans trip is on the agenda as well. I love Wegmans.

Cleaning and organizing, because we are working on our basement right now and are clearing out and organizing. We finally got our exercise area set up and I did 30 minutes of cardio on the treadmill so that made me really happy. I have also been going through the little ones’ closets and trying to get things organized. That is always an ongoing battle.

Disney vacations, because in the Spring we are driving down to Florida and so I have spent the last few nights up to the wee hours of the morning researching villas, hotels, parks, packages and more. My eyes hurt and I am not even sure if the little ones are just too little. We are going down because Jimi is in a power-lifting competition in Atlanta, GA. Then we are going to go to Florida to see his sister so we will be in the Tampa area. I am looking at maybe doing Tampa Busch Gardens and Sea World instead. I am not sure but we have to make our minds up soon because most of the booking deals end January 31st.

Some of the other thoughts running through my mind on these cold winter days are planning my garden. Planning my garden really reminds me that spring is around the corner and I can taste it. Spring always has me thinking of free-ranging chickens but then I am always brought to reality by my sane husband who reminds me that our dogs will put an end to free-ranging chickens. He also points out he is the pet caretaker and he does not want any more to take care of at this point. I can’t blame him. He does all the work with the pets while we just get to enjoy the pets. So one can still dream right.