On our first morning in Australia, I sat on a sun-bleached beach, legs sticking to a sandy towel, a dog-eared book in my lap, while watching my 7-year-old build Sandcastle City. And for 20 blissful minutes, my mind was quiet. There was no snacks count, sunscreen worries, or mental schedule running in the background. It was just…quiet.

If you’re a parent, you know how rare that is. Most “family vacations” aren’t true vacations. Instead, they’re regular parenting with a prettier backdrop and way more logistics. We book flights, pack bags, plan meals, settle arguments, and make sure everyone else is happy, all while running on fumes. Sometimes it feels like working remotely, even if your boss isn’t standing over your shoulder.

And it turns out it’s not just me. Hyatt recently released its Time Rich Report, a survey of 2,000 Americans confirming insight that every burned-out parent already knows: 86% of parents said they don’t get enough quality time with their kids. And even when families do manage to spend time together, it’s rarely uninterrupted. There’s always something pulling at us—a work email dinging, a group text buzzing, a kid needing help with a last-minute project.

And of course, there are the screens. Hyatt’s report also found that parents now spend almost as many hours on their phones or tablets each week as they do actually connecting with their kids. So, it makes sense that 42% of parents said if money were no object, they’d take a dream trip with their family to spend uninterrupted quality time with their kids.

“Our research shows families are exhausted by logistics. With limited time and schedules stretched thin, travel has to deliver connection, not just convenience,” Ana Tomicevic, vice president of global brand for Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, told me.

Being “exhausted by logistics” is something so many parents can relate to. Too often, vacations become a juggling act of reservations, schedules, and activities, rather than a true break. And that’s why the popular brand is rethinking what “all-inclusive” means.

“We’ve evolved the very definition of all-inclusive, creating resorts designed for presence, purpose, and ease,” she said. “The goal is to let families focus on each other, not on planning.”

How? Well, some resorts in the brand’s portfolio now let guests preview activities and dining options through an app before they even arrive. It may seem like a small detail, but it helps eliminate those stressful, last-minute decisions. There’s no frantic “What are we doing today?” debate over cold coffee while the kids argue over breakfast.

Plus, children can take part in engaging activities like MasterChef Junior-style cooking classes or paint colorful, sandy masterpieces at the beach. Meanwhile, parents can recharge with a yoga session or, perhaps, 30 quiet minutes with a book. It’s about easing the invisible load parents carry every day so everyone, kids and adults alike, can truly relax.

Hyatt’s report also found that 95% of parents feel better even after they return home, showing that the benefits of a well-planned trip last far beyond checkout day.

According to research, these kinds of vacations create lasting memories. Children won’t necessarily recall the flight or which restaurant had the best fish tacos. What they’ll remember is the laughter, the moments of connection, and the feeling of having their parents’ full attention. And that’s the true magic of a family getaway—not just escaping daily routines, but also escaping the constant role of planner and manager, if only for a little while.