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fun things to do with kids
Europe
  Austria
  Belgium
  Czech Republic
  England
  Finland
  France
  Germany
  Greece
  Ireland
  Italy
  Russia
  Scotland
  Spain
  The Netherlands
  Wales
Asia
  China
  Hong Kong
  India
  Israel
  Japan
  Malaysia
  Singapore
North America
  Canada
  Costa Rica
  Cuba
  Guatemala
  Mexico
  Panama
  United States
South America
  Argentina
  Chile
  Ecuador
  Peru
Australia/South Pacific
  Australia
  Bali
  Egypt
  Kenya
  Namibia
family hotels
Paris Washington DC
London New York City
Rome Boston
Venice Chicago
Florence San Francisco
Barcelona San Diego
Madrid Anaheim (Disneyland)
Vancouver Orlando
You found it! A family travel guide for planning vaction trips with children as fun adventures. Get tips on kid-friendly "must sees," discover hidden treasures and learn insider secrets for holidays in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Africa.
As featured in Newsweek and Cookie magazines, Travel for Kids combines fun things to do with practical tips, plus best bets for family hotels, and staff recommendations for children's books about destinations all over the world.
From your emails: "Traveling to Montreal feels like a visit to Europe. It's not just that everybody is speaking French – the children at city parks, the fruits and vegetables at the markets, the fresh croissants, the enclaves of ethnic neighborhoods – all make you feel like you've crossed an ocean," writes Patty Freedman.
Tip: Some airlines now charge fees for checked bags. Add up the fees for a whole family, and it's not trivial. Consider this an opportunity to pack light, keeping in mind that less stuff really is more.
  trip planner
 

Planning trips with kids is easier than you might think – do a little research, find the itinerary and budget that works for your family, and everything will fall into place. Here's what we use to plan our trips:

 
  books for everywhere
  You'll find loads of children's books, keyed to different destinations on Travel for Kids. Additionally we find books that reach beyond a single country. Every month, our staff chooses a "book for everywhere."
 
Charles Darwin and the Beagle Adventure
 
 

Go with young Charles Darwin on a five year voya ge around the world. Inside are maps, ship's diagram, postcards, Darwin's first person accounts from the expedition, colorful drawings of amazing animals, exotic plants and native peoples. Like a long lost scrapbook, open the covers on a world of adventure. (Activity book)

 
  travel tips
 

Practical tips for family vacations: "Traveling with stuffed animals," don't leave home without them, "Get those tickets to ride," family discounts on trains in Europe, "Tips for traveling with preschoolers," encourages parents with young kids to take long trips, "Baby's first flight," insider secrets for flying with infants, "Packing for your trip" and more...

You'll also find useful information for high travel on a low budget. Check out out "Tips for Eating Out" and " When to Scrimp, How to Splurge ... Abroad"

 
 
  what's new
  "Best kid-centric travel-idea website !" Cookie Magazine
  "We have just returned from a visit to Barcelona with our two sons aged 10 and 12. The information and advice was invaluable and really helped to make our stay enjoyable and fun for everyone."
  Just back from a family trip? We'd love to hear about your favorite "fun things to do" – we're always expanding Travel for Kids: Send us an email: family-travels
  Travel for Kids is always changing, as we add new destinations, fun books and travel tips. Check out the latest on our What's New page.
   

 

 

 

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