Dan Brewer

Dan Brewer is an intrepid family travel blogger with a passion for exploring the world's most captivating destinations. With 62 countries under his belt and a sense of wanderlust that knows no bounds, he has made it his life's mission to share his travel experiences and insights with fellow families who love to travel. When Dan isn't traveling with his wife and kids, he's either out enjoying the Canadian Rockies he calls home or working on one of his three travel sites (Family Can Travel, Travel Banff Canada and Ultimate Sports Road Trip).

Corcovado National Park with Kids

a red eyed tree frog seen on a family-friendly night jungle tour in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

The main reason we planned a family trip to Costa Rica was to experience its incredible wildlife with our kids. When we heard that Corcovado National Park was one of the best places to see wildlife in the country, we made sure to add it to our three week Costa Rica itinerary with kids.

We almost didn’t go to Corcovado National Park as it’s very remote and quite difficult to get to independently. But then we discovered Sukia Travel, a local tour company which offers a multi-day family tour to Corcovado National Park based out of Drake Bay. We quickly signed up and we’re so glad we did – our family tour to Drake Bay & Corcovado National Park with kids was an absolute highlight of our Costa Rica family vacation.

two kids play in the sand and water at Playa Manuel Antonio Beach

When I first visited Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica as a young, single man, I was sitting on the sand at the stunning Manuel Antonio Beach after an exhilarating jungle tour and I had the strangest thought… “When I have kids, I want to bring them here”. Fast forward to today and I’m happy to report that we just finished an amazing family vacation to Costa Rica with a memorable visit to Manuel Antonio National Park with kids.

a 9-year old girl on a family vacation to France visits the Lavender fields in Provence

If you are looking for one of the best places for a family trip in Europe, you should consider traveling to France with kids. With so many incredible regions to travel within France, there are few destinations in Europe better for a family vacation than France.

a 9-year old girl on a family holiday to France soaks in views of Mont Blanc on a kid-friendly Chamonix hike

We are mountain people. We live in the mountains, we play in the mountains and yes, we travel to mountains. When we decided to spend our summer on a family holiday to France, we knew we had to visit Chamonix with kids. Yes, Chamonix looks a lot like our home in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, but there is something special about the French Alps around Chamonix which all families will enjoy.

Two kids enjoy a day at the beach at Lake Annecy during their family vacation to France

When we decided to visit the French Alps with our kids in summer, we instantly knew we should visit Annecy, France. Located just north of the Massif Des Bauges UNESCO Global Geopark, Annecy and its namesake lake has a stunning natural mountain setting.

two kids on a family trip to Briancon, France enjoy the mountain views at the Serre Chevalier summer resort

The moment we heard about Briancon, we knew we had to fit it into our itinerary for our family trip to France. Just listen to the many reason to visit Briancon with kids: It’s the highest city in France, a UNESCO World Heritage site and it’s the northern gateway to the incredible Écrins National Park. With its enviable location in the French Alps, there are so many fun things to do in Briancon with kids!

a 9 year old girl on a family cycling trip in Alsace, France

If you are looking to enjoy family cycling holidays in France, you should consider the Alsace region. One of the most beautiful regions of France, Alsace is renowned for its sloping vineyards, half-timbered houses and even storks! The cycle paths through this beautiful region of France make for a perfect cycling trip with kids.

a young girl enjoying a family cycling trip in France along the La Dolce Via trail in Ardeche

If you are looking to enjoy family cycling holidays in France, you should consider the La Dolce Via cycle path. A family-friendly cycle path along disused railway tracks, La Dolce Via is located in Ardeche, one of the most beautiful regions of France.

the hilltop Haut-Koenigsbourg chateau is not easy to get to

The Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg (also known as Haut-Kœnigsbourg), is an incredibly restored medieval castle located on a mountaintop outside of Selestat, in the department of Alsace, France.

A 7 year old boy rappels down a waterfall near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Located in the shadow of the imposing and beautiful Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna is a popular stop for families visiting Costa Rica with kids. With an abundance of adrenaline-pumping activities such as ziplining, canyoning, tubing, jungle tours and more, La Fortuna is the adventure capital of Costa Rica. With so many adventure activities, you may be wondering if you can visit La Fortuna with kids?

Corcovado National Park with Kids

Manuel Antonio National Park with Kids

France with Kids

Chamonix with Kids

8 Things to do in Annecy with Kids

5 Fun Things to do in Briancon with Kids

Alsace Family Cycling Holidays in France

La Dolce Via – Family Cycling Holidays in France

How to Get to Haut-Koenigsbourg

La Fortuna with Kids