Single parents face special issues, starting with pricing: how will the vacation be priced, given that rates are usually based on two paying adults? Below are tips, plus agencies and resorts that focus on single parent vacations with special promotions, cruises, etc. (Be sure to scroll down the page.) Also: info about crossing borders with kids.
What's up with "single supplement" and other pricing issues for single parent vacations? Read what it's all about, plus tips for feeling at ease when you're solo-with-kids.
Beaches has declared the month of May and Aug. 15 to October 31 "Single Parent Friendly Months"-- no single supplements. (And you can still get other discounts, too.)
Franklyn D. Resort and FDR Pebbles are all-inclusives in Jamaica where each family gets a "vacation nanny" during their stay. Single parents may especially appreciate this help; these resorts also have promotions during which no "single supplement" will be charged for single parents travelling with kids.
This family-friendly all-inclusive has frequent bargains, including promotions during which the single supplement is waived; sometimes the price for kids is discounted at the same time, creating a good bargain for single parent vacationers.
This company puts on special trips with price breaks for single parents, plus congenial company.
This company specializes in single parent vacations and organizes cruises, educational excursions, and stays at tropical or ski resorts, including dining opportunities with other families, kids' programs and parent/child activities. Check for Memorial Day, July 4th, spring break...
All-inclusive Club Med resorts have terrific kids' programs, and some unique features that suit single parent travelers. For example, staff (called "Gracious Organisers") socialize and eat with guests, which makes for a friendly atmosphere.
If a single parent travels across an international border with his/her child, authorization from the absent parent may be required.
As noted above, single parents have to be sure to have proper documentation, if taking kids outside their home country. The Single Parents Travel site has some sample documents.
