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About this trip
Welcome to La Casita Feliz's inaugural Spring Break Mexico trip, April 12-20, 2025.
Our goals:
- An educational and fun-filled trip for all ages, specially paced for kids
- Parents get to enjoy some kid-free time and activities
- Kids (and grown-ups) get to put their Spanish to use in real life situations
Each day has a *kid-paced* plan -- we don't have super long days, we don't try to cram too much in, and we don't have super long bus rides. We consciously plan for kids' attention spans, interests, eating times, etc.
Mexico City is FULL of amazing things to do with kids, but we've picked the highlights for you, ones that you shouldn't leave Mexico City without, like Teotihuacan, Xochimilco, Frida Kahlo's House, and an interactive little city for kids (Kidzania), and more! It will undoubtably leave you wanting to return for more in the future.
The kids (and grown-ups!) will have ample opportunities to be immersed in Spanish and the families that join will grow special bonds that only traveling together can bring.
There is consistent daily transportation: a passenger bus where you put car seats in and do not have to take them in/out each day :)
You will stay at a 4 star hotel with a pool and several restaurants so families are able to enjoy the hotel amenities.
Pre-trip learning
We passionately believe everyone will be more engaged and enjoy the trip MUCH MORE if they have context and knowledge about what they'll experience BEFORE they go. It brings the sights and history to life -- and then when kids see pyramids, or a blue house with paintings, they KNOW and UNDERSTAND what those are and why they're important. The kids get EXCITED to visit what they have learned about.
So, that said, we will provide you with:
- Instructions for uniquely-designed Mexican educational activities that specifically support *this* trip. Topics range from Mexican history & culture, to tortilla-making, to learning about the Peso & its value, to discovering Frida Kahlo, to Spanish vocabulary building, and more. We package them up as "Mexico nights", designed to be done during/after dinner (but you could do them whenever you want). Since you're traveling with other families in your community, we recommend getting the families together and having the kids do the activities together, facilitated by the parents.
- A list of curated books, movies, podcasts, etc related to Mexico, Aztecs, Teotihuacan, Frida Kahlo, and more. You may tap into any of those as you and your children see fit :)
Early Bird 10% off -- ends Oct 12
Q&A opportunities (8/15, 9/13, 9/26)
Little Stints will host a few Q&A sessions for anyone interested in learning more or who has questions. Please register below using the links provided if you would like to join!
Thurs Sept 26 @ 11am (happening soon!)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApduChpzgjH9IaLzYsVr2C_KCJoviKNHIo
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If there's additional demand, we're happy to host another session in July/Aug/Sept. Or, if these dates/times don't work for you, we can definitely schedule a different time or chat 1:1. Please reach out: jessica@littlestints.com / 619.786.4816.
Past sessions:
Thurs Aug 15 @ noon
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlceiopzMiGtCDc2HTj9ucrmj9_n1oRjZs
Fri Sept 13 @ noon
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApduChpzgjH9IaLzYsVr2C_KCJoviKNHIo
FAQs
Why should I travel with Little Stints?
It's super easy for parents. We've already done the heavy lifting, the meticulous curating and planning. We have personally tried the trip and iterated to make it even better! You get to just show up. You’ll have fun, your kids will have fun, you’ll actually have a bit of a “vacation” rather than just a “family trip” where you return home utterly exhausted... and you’ll learn a lot too!
What age kids can go?
Any age! The trips are geared towards families with younger kids (think age 0-10ish), but nothing would stop a family with young kids from bringing a tween/teen if you have one! We have found that at age 4ish (maybe even 3 if precocious) is when kids START to engage more and get the most out of it (participating in learning about things ahead of time and connecting that when we’re in destination), but we’ve had 1 year olds and 2 year olds that had a great time too. And of course the 6-10s engage, connect, and get a ton out of the experience!
Can grandparents come?
Yes, absolutely. As long as they understand it's a trip planned for kids, they're totally welcome to join.
What’s the minimum number of families?
We need at least 16 people (which is often only around 4-5 families) to run a trip!
Is there a trip maximum?
Yes, it's limited to 18 people, which sometimes we can stretch to 19 (bus limitations).
Can a nanny/au pair come?
Yes, absolutely. If they require their own private hotel room, please email/call me for pricing. jessica@littlestints.com / 619.786.4816
Tell me more about Little Stints...
Feel free to peruse our website: https://littlestints.com/, it's got an "About us" section, testimonials, etc :)
Other questions?
Feel free to reach out: jessica@littlestints.com / 619.786.4816
What’s included
- HotelHotel room (max 4 person occupancy)
- Entrances & activitiesAll entrance fees (ex: Teotihuacan, Kidzania, etc) and activities described in the itinerary are included
- BreakfastsSoak in the amazing view of Mexico City while you eat a fabulous breakfast each morning
- TransportationTransportation to/between activities is included
- Airport transfersYou'll be covered to/from the airport
- Guides as neededYou'll have an English-speaking guide at Teotihuacan, Xochimilco, etc
- Pre-trip learning infoWe'll provide a list of curated content about Mexico as well as several nights worth of instructions for education on specific topics (like Frida, Aztecs, Mexican history, the Peso, etc)
- Travel insuranceRelated to costs for the in-destination part of the trip booked through Little Stints (does not include airfare costs)
- 3 evenings with sittersBabysitters will watch the kids for a few hours while parents have "parents night out"!
- Parent night activitiesThere will be a mixture of parent activities and restaurant reservations for the parents to enjoy while the kids are with the sitters
What’s not included
- Lunches and dinnersWhile we will offer transportation to various lunches, you cover the cost of most lunches and dinners
- Tips for guides
- Airfare/flights
- Airfare/flight insurance
Available Packages
1 adult with 1child , or, 2 adults - Standard room
Guaranteed 1 bed. Possibility for two beds, but NOT guaranteed. Please let me know preference in the checkout pathway under "notes". Cannot 100% Guarantee 2 beds, so only select this if you would be ok with ONE BED.
If you absolutely require two beds, please select the SUITE option instead of this one.
1 adult with 1child , or, 2 adults - Suite room - regular pricing
**Suite room with two beds guaranteed** (one king, one pull out sofa bed)
3 person family = 2 adults with 1 child, OR, 1 adult with 2 children
Suite room with two beds (one king, one pull out sofa bed)
2 adults, 1 child OR 1 adult, 2 children
Child is <12 , anyone 12+ is considered an adult
4 person family = 2 adults with 2 children OR 1 adult with 3 children
Suite room with two beds (one king, one pull out sofa bed)
2 adults, 2 children OR 1 adult, 3 children
Child is <12 , anyone 12+ is considered an adult
5 person family = 2 adults, 3 children
For this package you must have exactly two adults and three children (you cannot have 3 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 4 children)
This package includes:
1 Suite room with two beds (one king, one pull out sofa bed)
1 Standard room
Child is <12 , anyone 12+ is considered an adult
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if you have a three adults and two kids, you should select two separate packages:
1. 3 person family
2. 2 person family
If you have 1 adult and 4 kids, please contact me directly (Jessica@LittleStints.com). The maximum room occupancy is 4 and there must be an adult with the kids. I can contact the hotel to see if adjoining rooms might be possible.