We stayed at an all-inclusive family resort in Europe. It wasn't the break I expected, but I'd do it again.

Our family of four enjoyed our all-inclusive resort stay in Austria, even though it wasn't as relaxing as I expected.

Blythe Chadim My family of four stayed at an all-inclusive resort in Europe : Almhof Family Resort and Spa.

Our stay included meals, childcare, and a ton of indoor and outdoor activities our kids loved.

I thought we'd utilize the childcare more, but I'm glad we spent time together as a family.

This past July, my husband and I decided to end our two-week trip to Poland and the Czech Republic with four nights at an all-inclusive resort in the Austrian Alps.

I spent weeks researching all-inclusive family resorts in the area and finally chose Almhof Family Resort and Spa for its picturesque setting and large array of activities for families.

Ultimately, our four-night stay in a suite cost about 3,900 euros, or about $4,500, for two kids and two adults.

It felt like a solid value, especially considering our stay was during a busy season and included meals, activities, and childcare.

In the end, our vacation there wasn't quite the break I expected — but I loved the European family resort model , and I would definitely book something like this again.

The complimentary childcare was a huge perk of our stay Almhof Family Resort and Spa is located in Austria.

Blythe Chadim One of the big things that drew me to Almhof Family Resort and Spa was the included childcare.

For the all-inclusive price, we received up to 12 hours of childcare per day for our sons (both under 10).

That meant we could take our boys to the kids' club while my husband and I spent time on our own in some of the resort's adult-only areas.

The kids' club also offered special programming, and every day was different.