We’ve pulled together our top tips for things to do with kids in destinations around the world. We like to find the off-beat creative things to do as well as the major hitters. And we’re also keen on finding fun treats to fuel the day (as much for me as the kids!).
Add to that bookshops, beauty spots, playgrounds, kids museums, street art and shows, and that’s the kind of thing you’ll find in our kids guides. We like to make sure the adults are catered for too.
UK: Birmingham with kids | Bristol with kids | Cornwall with kids | London with toddlers | London with kids | Edinburgh with kids | Manchester with kids
Europe: Annecy with kids | Barcelona with kids | Barcelona with a baby | Bordeuax with kids | Dordogne with kids | Innsbruck with kids | Lapland with kids | Loire Valley with kids | Puerto Pollensa with kids | San Sebastian with kids | Trentino Dolomites with kids | Valencia with kids
USA: Austin with kids | Bandera with kids | Boston with kids | California with kids | Charleston with kids | Chicago with kids | Florida with kids | Florida Keys with kids | Fredericksburg with kids | Hawaii with kids | Los Angeles with kids | Miami with kids |Orlando with kids | New York with a baby | Portland with kids |Sacramento with kids | San Antonio with kids | San Diego with kids | San Francisco with kids | Savannah with kids | Tuolumne County with kids | Vermont with kids
Central America: Costa Rica with kids | La Fortuna with kids (CR) | Manuel Antonio with kids (CR) | Santa Teresa with kids (CR)
Asia: Koh Lanta with kids | Phuket with kids | Thailand family holidays
Africa: Morocco family holiday | Taghazout with kids
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Sitting on La Concha beach while the kids play happily in the waves with the Old Town as their backdrop, I wondered if this might be Europe’s most family-friendly city break. San Sebastian/Donostia has long been a bucket list destination for foodies, but its compact size, beachside location and Spanish welcome for kids, means it … Read more
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When this post was first published, we hadn’t been to Orlando, so we commissioned Micah Buffington, a mum of three who blogs about family travel at Work. Play. Mommy. Micah visits Orlando often, so here are all her top tips for the best things to do in Orlando with kids. Also see our full Florida … Read more
Phuket is one of the most popular places to visit in Thailand, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. In this guide, we lay out the pros and cons of a Phuket family trip and all you need to know to make the most of your time there. It’s your ultimate Phuket kids’ guide. Also … Read more