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Prebook a licensed taxi or use a reputable rideshare with the full terminal address. Allow extra time for embarkation traffic and luggage unloading.

Check opening hours for early or late meals and save one simple fallback. If walking is difficult, confirm the nearest taxi or rideshare pickup point.

Compare the exact room, pool and beach access at each property, then map your likely evening restaurant route. A beach resort can feel more self-contained.

Check whether the beach has conditions suitable for a toddler; a nearby calm water play area may be more useful than an ocean view.

Search current menus in a small walking radius and book the anniversary night first. A casual surf-club or neighbourhood restaurant may suit the first evening.

Choose one base that makes daily meals and naps easy. Then select a few major outings rather than trying to visit every park, zoo and aquarium.

Start early enough for daylight and allow extra time for photos, snacks and a child's pace. Wet steps and rainforest paths can be slippery even when the coast is sunny.

Compare indoor shows and covered attractions with what your group came to do. If the must-do rides are exposed and your ticket is flexible, moving the day may be worthwhile.

Start near where you will spend the evening. A good restaurant is less useful if the trip back takes longer than the meal, so compare recent menus and transport from your base.

Check the exact start and destination in a walking map, including crossings and footpaths. A short driving distance on a busy road can feel very different as a pedestrian.

Give the arrival day and the day after a lighter plan. Choose one major attraction for a full day, then alternate it with beach or playground time so the children are not moving between ticketed stops every day.