Don’t Book That Resort Until You Watch This! (In 2026)

Want smoother family trips? Grab our free Family Travel Checklist: The 10 things that make traveling with kids easier, happier, and way less stressful. Download it here 👉🏼 https://travelguide.alapointelife.com/ In this honest video, we break down what it’s really like traveling as a family across cruises, all-inclusive resorts, Airbnbs, and timeshares. From food and kids’ activities to planning stress and total cost, we’ve done it all—and we’re giving you the real pros and cons. Whether you’re booking your first cruise or just want to know if that resort is worth the money, this is the family guide you’ve been waiting for. Which vacation style is right for your family? We share what’s worked best for our kids, where we’ve gone wrong, and what we’ll never do again. Stick around to hear how we save money, avoid surprises, and get the most out of every trip. Let us help you avoid the common family travel mistakes. Tell us in the comments: Are you Team Cruise, Team Resort, or Team Local Living (Airbnb/Timeshare)? Your experience might help someone else too! Topics Covered Cruising with kids: why it’s less stressful and more structured How we choose the right ship: kid activities, ship age, and destination Resort realities: food options, location risks, and off-property access When Airbnb works best for cultural immersion and cost Why we love timeshares: kitchens, laundry, and travel control Cost comparisons: cruise vs resort vs timeshare (with real numbers) Our kids’ preferences and what surprised us the most How to avoid vacation regret: what to research before you book Timestamps 00:00 - Picking the right ship or resort for your family 01:00 - Our experience with Disney & Royal Caribbean 02:00 - Why cruises are our go-to spring break trip 05:00 - Exploring local culture beyond the cruise port 07:15 - Pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts 10:00 - Real stories from Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic 12:00 - Kid-friendly resort tips and amenities to look for 14:00 - Airbnb vs Timeshare: which offers the most control? 17:00 - What’s a timeshare (really) and how to book one 20:00 - Final decision: cruise or resort? 23:00 - Full cost breakdown: where the savings really happen 26:00 - Extra tips for smarter travel with your family If you found this video helpful, hit that like button and subscribe for more honest family travel reviews. Leave a comment telling us what kind of vacation works best for you. And check out the rest of our travel series for packing tips, reviews, and kid-friendly adventures around the world. #travel #familytravel #crushing #cruise #timeshare 💼 📷 🎥Want to know what I use to film these videos? Check my full gear list below! *These links are associated with our Amazon Associate account. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.* My Gear List: Gimbal: Ronin RS2: https://amzn.to/4cH71P2 Cameras: BlackMagic Pocket 6k: https://amzn.to/4br1Mlx Canon R5: https://amzn.to/4bAi9fO Canon R: https://amzn.to/4cLtE4K Vlogging Gear: Osmo Pocket Mobile 3 Creator Edition: https://amzn.to/4cofqap Insta 360 Ace Pro: https://amzn.to/3xG2P38 Microphones: Rode Pod Mic: https://amzn.to/3XLP2m8 Sound Mixer: RodeCaster Duo: https://amzn.to/3VPe3KB Lighting: https://amzn.to/40p9OJY Standing Desk: https://amzn.to/3C9OLRq Disclaimer: The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phono records or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.