Dear Alina,
We are trying to decide whether to take a cruise or go to an all-inclusive resort with our kids. We just want a relaxing, worry-free experience. How do we make up our minds?
- Just Want to Relax
Dear Just Want,
Both cruises and all-inclusive resorts have their charms, and it comes down to personal preferences. I would start with a list of things that are most important to you on this vacation. Child-friendly environment? Excellent food? Time on the beach? Make your list, and then compare ways in which the cruise and the resort that you have in mind meet your requirements on each point. For my family, motion sickness is a concern, so I prefer a stationary resort to a “moving paradise” of a cruise. Also, when you are on a cruise, you need to be mindful of the clock and make sure that you return to the ship in time, or risk being left behind! I prefer a vacation without that kind of time pressure. On the other hand, a cruise may be your ideal option if you want to visit several countries or islands on one trip. If time at the beach is more valuable to you than time at the pool, a good all-inclusive resort will be a better match for you than a cruise; if you like to see many places at the same time a cruise might serve you better than an all-inclusive resort. And hopefully, you’ll have many vacations planned in your future, so you only have to make a decision for this one particular trip, and change your mind for the next trip. Enjoy your vacation!
- Alina
Both cruises and all-inclusive resorts have their charms, and it comes down to personal preferences. I would start with a list of things that are most important to you on this vacation. Child-friendly environment? Excellent food? Time on the beach? Make your list, and then compare ways in which the cruise and the resort that you have in mind meet your requirements on each point. For my family, motion sickness is a concern, so I prefer a stationary resort to a “moving paradise” of a cruise. Also, when you are on a cruise, you need to be mindful of the clock and make sure that you return to the ship in time, or risk being left behind! I prefer a vacation without that kind of time pressure. On the other hand, a cruise may be your ideal option if you want to visit several countries or islands on one trip. If time at the beach is more valuable to you than time at the pool, a good all-inclusive resort will be a better match for you than a cruise; if you like to see many places at the same time a cruise might serve you better than an all-inclusive resort. And hopefully, you’ll have many vacations planned in your future, so you only have to make a decision for this one particular trip, and change your mind for the next trip. Enjoy your vacation!
- Alina
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Alina Bas, M.A., is an Executive Coach and a Life Strategist who helps leaders connect to fulfilling work and live an engaging life. She has over 10 years of corporate experience in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development, and is a co-author of the book “Changes of the Heart”, offering the best coaching strategies for life’s toughest moments. Connect with Alina atwww.MindTerrainCoaching.com
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Alina Bas, M.A., is an Executive Coach and a Life Strategist who helps leaders connect to fulfilling work and live an engaging life. She has over 10 years of corporate experience in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development, and is a co-author of the book “Changes of the Heart”, offering the best coaching strategies for life’s toughest moments. Connect with Alina atwww.MindTerrainCoaching.com
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