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.

After a handful of trips on my own with the kids, I knew I wanted to try something new.

I knew I wanted a kids' club During a recent trip to Spain, however, I knew I would be traveling solo with my kids and thought it might make sense to try to find a hotel that offered a kids' club .

After conducting my research, I found several along the beach and decided to try the Iberostar Selection Albufera Park, an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Muro on the island of Mallorca.

Knowing this wasn't the type of place I typically stayed at, I really had zero expectations when we arrived at the property.

The author and her family stayed at Iberostar Selection Albufera Park, an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Muro on the island of Mallorca.