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Buffets Keep Everyone Happy, Well Fueled

Mealtime can be one of the biggest challenges parents face while on a family vacation. The types of foods that appeal to little ones just do not generally do the trick for adults. Trying to make everyone happy while being certain a budget is kept in check and something at least remotely healthy is put on a plate can seem impossible.  It does not have to be. Buffets provide a perfect solution to the mealtime quandary.

Many major vacation destinations have more than a few buffets nearby. It is possible to find breakfast buffets, lunch buffets and dinnertime spreads that will make even the pickiest of eaters swoon at the options presented.

There are several reasons why buffets can work very well for standard fare during travel. They include:

*       The pricing – In most cases, buffet spreads are very economical. Many have special pricing for young children and sometimes kids even eat free.

*       The variety – By their very nature, buffets tend to offer a lot of choice. This makes it much easier to please the entire family with a single destination.

*       The quality – While buffets do not generally rank up with the best restaurants in town, find a busy one and chances are the quality will be sound.

*       The quantity – Big eaters cannot go wrong at a buffet. The portions are endless, which can add even more to the value if huge appetites are an issue after a day of vacation fun.

Pleasing everyone’s tastes at mealtime is hard enough at home. On the road, it can be nearly impossible. Buffets can help solve the problem to everyone’s satisfaction.

July 15, 2009