Planning a trip to the Riviera Maya with kids can feel overwhelming at first. There are beaches, cenotes, Mayan ruins, eco parks, family resorts, day trips and transportation decisions, and it can be hard to know where to start.
Celine Brewer
17 Amazing Places to Kayak with Kids (and Paddle Board too!)
Kayaking with kids has become one of our favourite ways to add a little adventure to our family trips. It gets everyone out on the water, gives kids a fun way to experience a destination, and often lets you explore places you just can’t reach as easily on foot.
Valle de Bravo with Kids: A 5 Day Itinerary
Nestled high in the mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Avándaro, Valle de Bravo, Mexico is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Valle de Bravo is a popular weekend getaway for many Mexico City families, so after spending 5 days in Mexico City with kids we thought we’d join them!
Budapest with Kids: 4-Day Family Itinerary
Budapest with kids was such a pleasant surprise for our family. We spent four days in Budapest with our 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter, and it ended up being a very enjoyable city to explore with small children. We found plenty of outdoor spaces, good playgrounds, easy walks, interesting cultural stops and enough kid-friendly breaks to keep everyone going.
Ireland Packing List for Families: What to Pack
Packing for an Ireland family vacation requires careful thought, often choosing function over fashion. During our three-week family road trip through Ireland, we learned that the key to a successful trip is being prepared for the elements. Our kids were 4 and 6 years old during our summer adventure, and our Ireland packing list focused on practical outdoor gear, flexible layers, and high-quality waterproof clothing rather than dressy outfits.
10 Best Things to do in Ireland with Kids
After an amazing 3-week Scotland road trip with kids, we were excited to spend just as much time exploring Ireland as a family. As with most of our trips, we weren’t just looking for the obvious sightseeing stops, we wanted to find the best things to do in Ireland with kids that mixed history, scenery, castles, coastal walks, beaches, cycling routes and easy outdoor adventures.
Ireland Road Trip with Kids: A Family-Friendly Itinerary
The land of leprechauns, four leaf clovers and rainbows, you’ll never forget a family trip to Ireland. Unfortunately, we didn’t find any leprechauns or four-leaf clovers, and by the end of our three-week road trip around Ireland with kids, we had only seen one rainbow. While we expected the first two, the third one was a bit of a surprise, but regardless, we still found visiting Ireland with kids to be a phenomenal experience.
9 Best Hiking Songs For Your Family
I loved hiking as a kid! Hiking with my family was filled with endless adventures and discoveries. I remember great laughs and lots of hiking songs. It seemed like my Mom knew all the lyrics to all the hiking songs in the whole world and I loved singing them all.
Scotland Packing List for Families: What to Pack
Creating a Scotland packing list for families begins with knowing what kind of trip you’re planning. Before you decide what to pack for Scotland with kids, it helps to think through your route, your activities, and how much time you’ll spend outdoors. Our Scotland Itinerary with kids is based on our three-week family trip, and it also includes many of the best things to do in Scotland with kids.
10 Best Things to do in Scotland with Kids
Scotland has some of the most beautiful scenery we’ve ever seen. We were lucky to spend three weeks there in the summer on our family holiday in Scotland with kids. When we travel with our kids, we try to spend as much time outdoors as possible, so Scotland was right up our alley. You’ll find a healthy mix of family-friendly out door activities, along with fun cultural highlights in our list of the best things to do in Scotland with kids.