My family spends nearly half the year traveling for work, so when summer comes, I make sure to schedule in some extra-relaxing vacations. I already have a few suites booked for these trips, as well as some ideas about how we’re going to spend our time. I’m going to indulge in a fresh vegetable omelet with bacon and fruit, since Embassy Suites by Hilton offers free made-to-order breakfast, and lounge poolside while the kids splash around. I think my favorite moments are our late-night pay-per-view sessions, surrounded by soft white sheets and plush pillows that somebody else gets to wash. I used to get anxious about getting everything squared away for the family when we’d be away from home, but through tons of trial-and-error, I’ve now got it pretty dialed in. Here are my picks for must-have in-room items when the kids are ranging from, “Look at the air I can catch on this hotel bed!” to “I’m bored”…and every moment in between.

Who can resist mangoes? This sweet and juicy fruit is everyone’s favorite during summer. That is why we have some…