I just returned from a 4 day trip with sis, bro-in-law, 3 year old niece , mother in an ECV and myself. It was wonderful...but...I'm sure you can all imagine the challenges this brings!! Before i left for the trip, I began reading this board and was intrigued by the idea of spending some time alone there. I got the opportunity a few times for short periods and absolutley loved it! It was great just to wander around at my leisure and tend to the needs of no one else for a few minutes (in a good kind of selfish way). I will be returning soon and have rented a villa closeby for the month, and do plan to use my AP to do some solo day trips as often as possible. Thanks to all for the helpful advice on this board!