We stayed at an all-inclusive family resort in Europe. It wasn't the break I expected, but I'd do it again.
This past July, my husband and I decided to end our two-week trip to Poland and the Czech Republic with four nights at an all-inclusive resort in the Austrian Alps.
I spent weeks researching all-inclusive family resorts in the area and finally chose Almhof Family Resort and Spa for its picturesque setting and large array of activities for families.
Ultimately, our four-night stay in a suite cost about 3,900 euros, or about $4,500, for two kids and two adults. It felt like a solid value, especially considering our stay was during a busy season and included meals, activities, and childcare.
In the end, our vacation there wasn't quite the break I expected — but I loved the European family resort model, and I would definitely book something like this again.
One of the big things that drew me to Almhof Family Resort and Spa was the included childcare. For the all-inclusive price, we received up to 12 hours of childcare per day for our sons (both under 10).
That meant we could take our boys to the kids' club while my husband and I spent time on our own in some of the resort's adult-only areas.
The kids' club also offered special programming, and every day was different. Our boys got to feed the resort's adorable pet bunnies and take a nature walk with counselors along the nearby hiking path. They did arts and crafts and played games with children from all over the world.
The resort's compact design meant that nothing was too far away, so we could give our kids more autonomy than they normally get at home.
We allowed them to leave the kids' club when they were ready, and the counselors called to let us know our boys were on their way back to the room. It gave them a sense of control over their own vacation.
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- This past July, my husband and I decided to end our two-week trip to Poland and the Czech Republic with four nights at an all-inclusive resort in the Austrian Alps.
- I spent weeks researching all-inclusive family resorts in the area and finally chose Almhof Family Resort and Spa for its picturesque setting and large array of activities for families.
- Ultimately, our four-night stay in a suite cost about 3,900 euros, or about $4,500, for two kids and two adults. It felt like a solid value, especially considering our stay was during a busy season and included meals, activities, and childc
- In the end, our vacation there wasn't quite the break I expected — but I loved the European family resort model, and I would definitely book something like this again.
- One of the big things that drew me to Almhof Family Resort and Spa was the included childcare. For the all-inclusive price, we received up to 12 hours of childcare per day for our sons (both under 10).
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