Family travel news and blogs: trips with kids, school-holiday planning, family-friendly destinations and practical advice from publishers worldwide.
Given that our Ciao Bambino team plans trips for a living, you might assume we breeze through airports without a hiccup, pace our itineraries perfectly and always pack the right number of baby outfits…
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Walk Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel on this spooky London tour
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The best restaurants in London that offer kids eat free meal deals.
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Travelling with children changes almost everything about a trip, from the pace of each day to the paperwork at the border. This page collects family travel stories from parenting and travel publishers: destination ideas, practical advice and news that affects families on the move.
Children usually need their own passports, and passports for young children often expire sooner than adult ones. When a child travels with only one parent, or with grandparents or another adult, some countries and airlines expect a signed consent letter from the absent parent. Requirements differ, so check with the destination and your airline well ahead of time.
School holidays are when prices peak and popular places get crowded, because every other family is travelling too. If your children's school schedule allows it, the edges of holiday periods can be noticeably calmer. Booking early matters more for families, since larger rooms and adjoining seats sell out first.
One main activity a day, with rest built in, tends to beat a packed itinerary. Places with space to run around, simple food options and short transfers make a trip easier on everyone. Car seat rules and availability vary between countries and rental companies, so ask before you arrive rather than at the rental desk.
Direct flights and daytime arrivals are worth paying a little extra for with young children. Airlines differ on infant fares, bassinet seats, and strollers and car seats at the gate, so check the policy of the airline you are actually flying rather than assuming. Pack a change of clothes for everyone in the hand luggage, not just for the children.