Travel with children of all ages from infants to toddlers to teenagers.
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Cité des sciences/Palais de la découverte - looking for differentiating factors
Planning my trip with a 8- and 5-year-old, I definitely want to spend a day in a science museum (I have fond memories of the London Science Museum - which seemed infinite to me as a child). I've heard ...
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Factors to consider when travelling by car with a 1.5 year old baby in Europe?
With my husband we used to travel around the Europe with a car during our holidays (4 weeks of continuous tour). The route was outlined in such a way that we could sightsee a lot. Now a third ...
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New York airports: JFK or EWR for brief stopover
We are travelling with an 11 month old from MAN (manchester UK) to SFO and looking at a brief 1 night near airport hotel stopover so baby can get some sleep.
What would be best in terms of:
airline ...
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Family travel in Thailand - is it safe, can we improvise?
We are planning a group trip to Thailand for three weeks in July/August. We are two families with 3 12 year old daughters and 1 7 year old boy.
We are doing a lot of research in terms of what to ...
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What to do with (small) children in Lisbon on a 5-7 hour transit layover?
There is a chance we will have a layover in lisbon for 5-7 hours with small children. Should we just stay in the airport and make the best of it, or is there something we could do in Lisbon?
I asume ...
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Traveling international from Peru with dual citizenship baby
My wife, son and I currently live in Lima, Peru. We're planning on taking a trip to Poland in June/July sometime. My son is an American/Peruvian dual citizen.
We recently traveled to Chile, and when ...
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Paris Pass, Paris City Passport, Paris Visite
Researching a family trip to Paris (parents & 8- and 5-year-old), I've discovered multiple travel/visit 'cards', but am having difficulty working out how to effectively differentiate between them: ...
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Rooftop restaurant in Santiago, Chile
Rooftop restaurants represent places with less dust as well as giving an overview of larger areas. Santiago has fabulous mountains in the vicinity. Rooftop restaurant are not easy to get by - simply ...
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Passing immigration when father and child hold a different passports [duplicate]
I am the father of an infant child who currently has a different nationality to me (I hold an EU passport, and he has a non-EU passport).
On both of our passports we share the same surname.
My ...
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US Visa process for children, how long does it take?
I'm not holding my hopes to high on getting an answer to this, but here goes... if you've ever applied for a non-immigrant US visa (specifically a B1, B2 or B1/B2 visa) you know that the normal ...
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Car rental with baby seats - what is generally cheaper carry seats or rent seats
It's a bit general question, but to narrow things down -
What is the cheapest strategy for renting cars if you have two little children:
carry baby seats with yourself
or
rent car with two baby ...
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Can we bring a stroller on DC Metrorail?
We're planning a trip to bring my 2.5 year old son to visit the National Museum of Natural History and the National Zoo in the US.
Our hotel is right by the metrorail, and our plan is to take it in ...
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Public transportation considerations for children in North Eastern USA
My wife and I will be going to Fairfield, CT in April with our 2 kids (2yo and 9mo), we might be going to NYC for a day or two.
My question comes with public transportation and the kids, I know if ...
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What is the fastest (and affordable) way to get to Catbalogan, Samar from Mindanao?
I'm going to the Philippines in December and there's a 21K race I would like to do. The race is in Catbalogan and apparently there's no flights to their airport. I tried to look in WikiTravel with no ...
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Menorca or other spanish Island [closed]
Looking for a nice cheap solution in Menorca, closed to the beach otherwise with shared swimming pool and a hippy vibe. First summer with our son that will be 6 month in July. Any suggestion?
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What kind of bag can I use to travel with a baby car seat?
I need to carry a baby car seat on an international air trip. The car seat's dimensions are 28.5 x 17.5 x 30.9 inches and it looks like this:
I'm having trouble finding an appropriate bag for ...
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Nervous about travelling to Canada [closed]
I want to travel overseas and work in Canada in a ski resort for 6-12 months.
But I am a home person and get really nervous when I travel, and the thought of going overseas by my self sometimes takes ...
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When a mother travels with baby (2 years) without father, what documents she needs to have for baby?
My wife wants to travel to another country for one month and would like to take our baby with her. We currently live in the USA, but are originally from Ukraine. The baby has a child travel document ...
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Could Legoland Windsor be considered a tourist attraction of London?
We are traveling to London with our kids. As one of the attractions, Legoland Windsor, is mentioned. I am wondering if this is more a local attraction, or is it a valid attraction to consider when ...
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Which ski resorts in western Europe offer free lifts (intended for families)?
A lot of people with small children (who can't ski very well) would like to spend some time teaching them skiing, but ideally not pay high fees for the ski-pass for this time. Which ski resorts in ...
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What are my (unreserved) accommodation options when doing a road trip in the US with (small) children?
I see a lot of interesting fly-drive offers to different regions in the US. They all look very tempting. I would love to do such a road trip. The question is always, where are you going to stay with ...
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May kids ride in the back of a 5th Wheel in the US?
I'm investigating changing to a 5th wheel RV - that's the kind of travel trailer that you tow behind a pickup. In such a setup, there is no access from the driver in the truck to the living space ...
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Is there a frequent flyer program catering to children?
I am with my current bank, because I have been with them since very early age. My bank is very smart in knowing that if you have been with a bank for years, you are not likely to change.
I am ...
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Renting a holiday house in the Riviera with a small child
Where is the best place to do holiday rentals for a holiday house in the Riviera? Any particular webpage or operator would be appreciated.
We are considering somewhere between Antibes and Nice, but ...
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Insurance for multinational family
I am a British citizen married to a French citizen, living in France. We have a son of 2.5 years old who is a French citizen. We have just booked a holiday to Spain, and by booking the various bits ...
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Sydney, Australia - for 5 days. With a 6-month old baby. Any tips?
My wife and I are living in San Francisco, CA (SFO) and are going to Sydney, Australia (SYD) for a short trip (5 days), probably in October or November. I will be attending a training for only 1 day ...
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Suitable (and affordable) accommodation in Japan with children
Some years ago I backpacked through Japan. It is still one of the highlights of my traveling career. We are now considering going to Japan with (small) children. Based on my earlier trip I consider ...
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Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination — How much time to allow?
My 7-year old is a HUGE Star Wars fan. (As am I, but this is more about him) I'm planning on taking him to the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit at the Orlando Science Center. ...
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What are good holidays for a disabled adult and a small child?
My wife had a brain haemorrhage, leaving her quite profoundly disabled. We also have a young son - he's just turned three.
What family holidays can you suggest we might be able to enjoy - both now ...
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Birth while traveling on-board an airplane
Yesterday, a friend of mine who works as a purser (chief flight attendant) helped a lady with delivering her baby during a flight to Manila, Philippines while over the ocean :)
I know that pregnant ...
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Luggage when travelling with children
When travelling with small children we strongly prefer to have few pieces of luggage, so they end up being rather heavy (unless driving). This is fine until you need to check-in for a flight, where ...
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Travel Guide book for Asia with toddler/ young children?
We're planning to backpack a couple of month in Asia. Starting in Thailand and then going to Vietnam, maybe more places in the region. I'm looking for a travel guide, a Lonely Planet or Roughguide ...
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Where to go in Australia when traveling with (small) children
We would like to go to Australia. For now our desire is "just" Australia, although we are fully aware of the size of the country. We would be traveling in our summer holiday (July-August)
What is ...
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What would a month holiday to Australia from Amsterdam/Brussels roughly cost to a family of four?
We would really like to visit Australia next year. We are a couple with two kids. We are still in the very early stage of planning. This means that we don't even know if it is at all affordable when ...
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Things to do in the Peak District
I will be going to the Peak District (England) in mid-July - what are the Must Do things, preferably the cheap ones!
Some walking would be good but we have a 2 year old son so nothing too strenuous. ...
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Does Luton Airport have a blanket ban on unaccompanied minors?
I was told by a member of staff at Luton airport during an emergency redirect of my daughter's flight from Heathrow during heavy snow that children (Unaccompanied minors - UMs) cannot normally fly out ...
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Is there a formula similar or close to Interrail for a family with (small) children?
We are considering our options for the upcoming summer holiday. It would be really nice to do a train trip. The only problem is the tangle of different formula's. In the past I traveled with the ...
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Where can I find last minute family accommodation in the Baie de Somme (Picardie) in France during peak weekends?
We planned a short weekend for the upcoming accession weekend. Unfortunately I just received an email for the rented accommodation, that due to a double booking our reservation was canceled.
I ...
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Baby supplies in Paradise Island, Bahamas
We are travelling with a 7 month old, who for some reason tends to run through an extremely large number of supplies (diapers, wipes, clothes) when he is removed from familiar surroundings. Given the ...
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How to search for accomodation when traveling as a family with some company
We started traveling with our kids. Luckily they seemed to have inherited the linking of traveling.
In our no-kids travel era, finding accommodation was never an issue. Now it has become a major ...
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Which are the best airlines for travelling with infants?
We are planning to go on a trans-atlantic flight (> 10 hrs) with an infant. To help defray costs, we're considering just getting a "lap" ticket for our (would-be) 1 year old. Which airlines, in your ...
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The Atomic Testing Museum: Suitable for small children?
A friend of mine is going to California this summer. Since he is generally very interested in science and technology he is considering visiting The Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. He has two small ...
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Travel from Nassau (Bahamas) airport to Paradise Island with an Infant
What's the law about travelling with infants in taxis in the Bahamas?
We will be travelling this Spring, with our 5 month old, and needed to know if his car seat had to be taken along for the taxi ...
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Things to do with young children in Paris in August
I will be going to Paris in August with 3 other adults and 3 children (aged 2 to 6).
What kind of things are worth seeing/doing that will keep them amused? I would like options for if the weather is ...
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Nappies (diapers) and baby wipes in Panama and Costa Rica
Is it possible to buy (western quality) disposable nappies (diapers) in Costa Rica and/or Panama?
In Costa Rica we are planning to be in: La Fortuna, Monteverde, Montezuma, Manuel Antonio
In Panama: ...
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Is it worth bringing a stroller to Panama and Costa Rica?
I am wondering if it is worth bringing a stroller with us to Panama and Costa Rica. We will be with our 5 month old baby and 3 year old toddler. We would use the stroller either for the small one (for ...
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Can I carry on/check in a child's car seat for free for a flight?
I am not flying with my child. Instead, I will meet my child in the destination of my flight. I have a small backpack and one carry-on luggage, which is free for most airlines. Can I carry on ...
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New Orleans … With kids?
A friend of ours is calling my wife to go with her to New Orleans. The thing is that she is planning to take her kid with her and asking my wife to take our son with her.
As much as I know about the ...
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What are my accommodation options when traveling with toddlers through Morocco?
We are going to Morocco with our kids. We intent to rent a car and independently travel a bit through the country. From reading through online resources, I have learned that a Riad is a must-do, but ...
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Getting from NYC to NC on trip to the US
My family (2 Adults 2 kids) and I are planning a trip to the USA this summer. The plan was to split our time between Greensboro NC and New York City. (Due to having family in both places)
What we are ...
