Older kids - particularly between 7-13 want their independence. If they want to be out on the grounds of the resort in the early evening, be flexible, set defined boundaries and no-go areas, and introduce the child to the resort security staff. Security staff are happy to be kept in the loop, and the child feels safer knowing who to go to quickly if there is a problem. We spent 10 fabulous nights at Hilton Arcadia Resort and Spa in Phuket, Thailand, and my son spent many evenings searching the lit paths for skinks and lizards attracted by the lights. The security staff patrolling the grounds always knew where he was and would point us in the right direction with a grin if we needed to know.
Submitted by Brett Muir on 22 October, 2007 - 12:03pm.
Older kids - particularly between 7-13 want their independence. If they want to be out on the grounds of the resort in the early evening, be flexible, set defined boundaries and no-go areas, and introduce the child to the resort security staff. Security staff are happy to be kept in the loop, and the child feels safer knowing who to go to quickly if there is a problem. We spent 10 fabulous nights at Hilton Arcadia Resort and Spa in Phuket, Thailand, and my son spent many evenings searching the lit paths for skinks and lizards attracted by the lights. The security staff patrolling the grounds always knew where he was and would point us in the right direction with a grin if we needed to know.