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
We’ve travelled all over California as a family and rate it as one of the world’s best family travel destinations. It’s super easy if you’re just starting to find your feet travelling with kids, plus it has some of the world’s best kid-friendly attractions. From Disney to Hollywood to no end of natural splendour, it’s … Read more
Perhaps one of the most overlooked areas of California, especially for those outside the States, is the gorgeous Shasta Cascade region, also known as Upstate CA. Home to some of the state’s most epic nature, including Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen Volcanic Park, it was a highlight of our California road trip and our drive … Read more
Our guide to the best things to do in Sacramento with kids. Sacramento often gets overshadowed by its more famous sisters, LA and San Francisco, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth visiting. The capital of California offers a much more laid-back, non-touristy experience of California city life. And it’s the perfect place to include … Read more
We fell in love with Yolo County, a lesser-known area of California that feels like it’s on the brink of being the next big thing in California tourism. With charming towns, a forward-thinking university, and a huge bounty of agricultural land that’s giving rise to all sorts of experiential farm experiences, it offers a perfectly … Read more
Surrounded by forests, lakes, islands and mountain peaks, nature is king in Seattle. But it’s also a place that has spawned some of the world’s most successful companies, like Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks. The city of contrasts makes for an excellent city break. And with world-class museums and things to do, it’s also a fantastic … Read more
San Diego has to be one of the USA’s best family destinations. From the world-famous San Diego Zoo to the beaches to Legoland, there’s enough to keep kids entertained for weeks. Add to that sunny skies and a laidback vibe, and you have a perfect, and fairly easy, family trip. Here’s our guide to the … Read more
Whatever age they are, there’s always something amazing for kids in Los Angeles. I first visited at age 7 when my excitement at going to nearby Disneyland overshadowed everything else. Fast forward a few years to when I was 11 and it was the celebrities and movie scene that had me hyped. I’ve been back … Read more
Charleston is one of the most pristine cities I’ve ever visited, filled with row after row of colourful, perfectly kept houses. Add to that a hefty dose of Southern charm, horses with carriages roaming the streets, historic homes, and you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the 18th Century. It’s romantic to the extreme, … Read more
San Francisco is one of my favourite places on earth – a place where I feel inspired and simply excited to be there. I first visited when a child myself and have since been back as an adult and parent, including on our epic California road trip. There are endless fun things to do in … Read more
As part of our series on the best things to do with kids in cities around the world, here’s our kids’ guide to Manchester, one of the UK’s most fun cities (especially if you’re into football). From taking a tour of the big teams’ stadiums to doing the Crystal Maze, there are tons of unique … Read more