Family Travel Question
Q | Can you give me some tips on planning a month long trip to Europe?
We are planning on taking a month to travel next June with our kids (ages 7 and 5). We would like to do London, Paris, Rome, and places in between! I am overwhelmed on where to begin with planning this and was wondering if you had some tips to get started. Should we see a travel agent or plan it alone? -Kerry, Arizona
Family Travel Answers
By Best Family Travel Advice Guest Expert
Driving in Europe is great for longer family vacations
We’re delighted to bring you a guest response from Anna Moffat of LoveBaby LoveTravel. Anna used part of her maternity leave to drive around Europe with her husband and son. Two thousand miles later she has some wonderful insights to share. See also what Anna has to say about eating out with young children. Sounds [...]
By Debbie Dubrow - Delicious Baby
Consider activities first when planning a trip with kids
The first place I start when I’m planning a family vacation is to look at what activities or attractions are in each of the cities I’m interested in. What appeals to you? What would appeal to your kids? Then plan to spend one day in for each major attraction you would visit. You might be [...]
By Amie O’Shaughnessy - Ciao Bambino
Traveling with kids for a month in Europe
Deciding if a travel agent is necessary when traveling with kids to Europe depends on how much you like and have time for researching things on your own online. Trip planning fees vary but usually they are based on the length and complexity of a given itinerary.
By Michelle Duffy - WanderMom
How to plan a European vacation for your family
My first reaction: do you know what you need for a great European vacation? Are you a Four-Seasons-Hotels-only gal or will you be happy camping your way through Europe with your kids? I’d start there. Other things to consider: can you and your kids tolerate being in a different bed every night or do you [...]