Family Travel Question
Q | Where should we go in Europe that offers lots to do for the kids but that is also relaxing for us?
I am trying to find a place to go in Europe with 2 boys ages 7 and 9. Given the price of flights it must be an amazing place with lots to do (boys) and nothing to do (parents). Where should we go? -Keli, NY
Family Travel Answers
By Mara Gorman - The Mother of All Trips
Paris is a great family destination
When my two boys were three and six, we spent two weeks in Paris and had a wonderful time. For starters, Paris is a very walkable city with excellent public transportation, so getting around was easy. We rented an apartment near the Jardin des Plantes with a well-equipped kitchen and shopped at the Place Monge [...]
By Amie O’Shaughnessy - Ciao Bambino
Perfect first family trip to Europe with kids
Indeed, airfare to Europe is expensive. It’s worth it! There is both lots to do and plenty of ways to decompress. The great options with kids are plentiful. When in doubt, however, I recommend Italy. Knock on wood—I’ve run Ciao Bambino for seven years and we’ve never had a family come back regretting their experience. In fact, it [...]