If you've got kids then I can understand using them otherwise avoid IMO.
Why travel miles from home and be surrounded by the same old idiots in the local dive-y pubs? Most of the adults taking advantage of inclusive alcohol from early morning.
I may sound like an old bastard (as I am) but much prefer to sort my own flights, book a locally owned hotel so the money stays in the country (not some corporate chain) and to get some peace.
Love travelling far from the tourists but will admit I am a tourist and love to visit local sites just generally before the 'tribes' descend.