I spent a week at an all-inclusive resort in Mallorca with my kids. It changed everything I thought I knew about this type of travel.

The author stayed at an all-inclusive resort in Mallorca with her kids and was pleasantly surprised by how much they all enjoyed themselves. Courtesy of Ashley Franzen. I'm a world traveler who has been to more than 30 countries. I prefer exploring and staying off the typical tourist trails. I discovered that all-inclusive resorts have a lot of perks for those traveling with kids. I have traveled to more than 30 countries on four continents and lived in six countries across three continents. Through my adventures, I have always sought out hotels, hostels, and other accommodations away from tourist areas so I could experience a more "authentic" trip. I typically aim to explore a new destination without a concrete itinerary and free of expectations. As an adventurous traveler, all-inclusive wasn't even in my vocabulary.