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
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
Edinburgh is an enchanting place to visit for all ages, overlooked by Edinburgh Castle and conjuring the magic that inspired Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling wrote the books while there!). Harry Potter fans will be rapt, but Edinburgh is also great for younger kids too. From Edinburgh zoo to activity parks, there’s plenty of Edinburgh kids … Read more
Savannah, with its wide tree-lined streets and stately historic squares is one of those cities that has it all – a gorgeous place to simply walk around and one that’s also filled with things to do for all ages. And all the Spanish moss draped over giant Oaks just adds to its whimsical charm. We … Read more
Barcelona is a supremely family-friendly destination. The locals love kids, and families are made to feel welcome everywhere, from galleries to tiny tapas bars. There are lots of specific Barcelona attractions for kids, but it’s also a place where many of the classic tourist attractions will appeal to children too – from the fantastical architecture … Read more
I’ve known the joys of London since I moved there at 19, but going there with Otis and Arlo woke me up to a whole different side of the city. It turns out London for toddlers is a wonderland. From seeing the sights through a child’s eyes to discovering some of London’s best playgrounds and … Read more
We did it! We took our first trip abroad with Otis and it turned out pretty lovely. He slept on the plane, enjoyed all the attention, and Steve and I still felt like we had a holiday, even with a baby in tow. This post is filled with all our tips for travelling to Barcelona … Read more