If your daughter is at ease with strangers and doesn't mind being left, a resort with day care or a children's program might fit the bill. But if your child is like my daughter, and can't stand having you out of sight for more than forty seconds, you need to take another approach. The most sensible solution to dealing with a high-need child is to get the child comfortable with a mother's helper or babysitter before you leave home, and then bring that mother's helper or babysitter with you on vacation. And when you want to go dancing at night, you have someone with you to watch your child until you come home. They are located all over the world, from Bodhrun to Bora Bora, from Paradise Island to Phuket.
Most resorts have beach facilities.
Some of the villages cater specifically to younger children, and some to older children. It's a hassle-free way to go on vacation. Once you've picked a resort and made your reservations, all you have to do is show up. San Francisco and The North Coast . All rights reserved.