63. Family Vacation or Survival Mode? My Honest Spring Break Recap
A 15-person family vacation to Florida sounds dreamy… until you’re an introverted homebody traveling with a one-year-old and way outside your normal routine. In this episode, I’m giving you the full, unfiltered recap of our big family trip, from the wins that made it all worth it to the moments where I completely unraveled. I’m sharing what worked, what didn’t, what I’d absolutely do again, and what I’d rethink next time, along with answers to your questions about traveling with a large group and little kids. If you’ve ever wondered whether a trip like this is actually relaxing or just a different kind of work, this one’s for you.
Key Topics Covered:
What it’s really like traveling with a 15-person family group as an introvert.
Flying in and out of a small airport and why it made a huge difference.
Why our Florida location worked so well for a Disney and beach combo trip.
Airbnb logistics when traveling with a large group and young kids.
How I prepped snacks, toys, and activities to keep our kids entertained.
Navigating the airport and flight with a one-year-old, including seating tips.
The car rental service we tried and would recommend.
Our day trip to Universal and the most “go with the flow” decision I made.
Why packing our entire medicine cabinet ended up being a lifesaver.
The reality of disrupted sleep schedules and how it impacted the trip.
The moments I lost it and what they taught me about my limits.
The internal struggle of saying yes to a trip like this for your kids.
