When we planned our family trip through Indonesia, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect from Pulau Weh. After spending two days exploring Pulau Weh with kids, it quickly became one of the more memorable stops on our trip, with quiet beaches, excellent snorkelling, dolphin watching and a chance to see a very different side of Indonesia.
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Things to Do in Split with Kids: Our 3-Day Itinerary
Split is a great stop on a family trip to Croatia, especially if you want to mix historic sights with beaches and easy time outdoors. There are plenty of things to do in Split with kids, from exploring Diocletian’s Palace and climbing around Klis Fortress to visiting playgrounds, walking the waterfront and spending time at the beach.
Bukit Lawang with Kids: 5-Day Family Itinerary
Seeing orangutans in the wild was one of the main reasons we planned our family trip to Indonesia, and spending five days in Bukit Lawang with kids turned out to be one of the most memorable parts of our time in Sumatra. Bukit Lawang is best known as a gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, where families can head into the jungle in search of Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife.
Plitvice Lakes with Kids: 15 Tips for Families
Croatia is full of incredible places for a family vacation, but visiting Plitvice Lakes with kids was one of the experiences we were most excited about. Plitvice Lakes National Park is famous for its turquoise lakes, waterfalls and wooden boardwalks, with walking routes winding through 12 Upper Lakes and four Lower Lakes. It is a beautiful place to explore as a family, but there are a few things parents should know before they arrive.
3 Family-Friendly Hotels in Singapore We Loved
When we recently spent three weeks in Indonesia with kids, our trip began and ended in Singapore. During our four days in Singapore with kids, we stayed at three different family-friendly hotels in Singapore.
Singapore with Kids: 9 Things to Do + 4-Day Itinerary
We visited Singapore with kids twice as bookends to a three-week family trip through Indonesia, which gave us the chance to experience two very different sides of the city. On our first visit, we stayed in central Singapore and focused on family-friendly attractions like Singapore Zoo, Gardens by the Bay and the ArtScience Museum. When we returned at the end of our trip, we stayed on Sentosa Island for a few days of waterparks, the Singapore Oceanarium and other kid-friendly activities.
9 Best Things to Do in Zagreb with Kids
Croatia is packed with well-known family destinations, from Plitvice Lakes and Hvar to Split and Dubrovnik, but Zagreb with kids was one of the biggest surprises of our trip. It was the starting point for our family trip to Croatia, and while we originally saw it mainly as a convenient place to begin, we quickly found there were plenty of worthwhile things to do in Zagreb as a family.
Food Safety in Mexico: 8 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick
Travelling in Mexico with young kids made us think about things we might not have worried quite as much about on our own. Food safety in Mexico was one of our biggest concerns, especially when it came to drinking water, brushing teeth, washing produce and figuring out what was safe for our kids to eat. I knew Dan and I could be careful, but when we rented a condo in Playa del Carmen for a month with our 2- and 4-year-old kids, we wondered how realistic it would be to keep them from swallowing tap water in the bath or eating something that might make them sick.
Cancun Car Rental Tips to Avoid Scams & Extra Fees
Renting a car in Cancun gave us the freedom to explore the Riviera Maya at our own pace, and we were very glad we had one for our month-long family trip. But we also learned a couple of important lessons that I wish we had known before picking up our rental car at the Cancun airport.
Isla Mujeres with Kids: Things to Do + Day Trip Tips
Just a short ferry ride from Cancun, visiting Isla Mujeres with kids is an easy way to add a fun island day to your family vacation. We loved the slower pace, the chance to explore by golf cart and how simple it was to combine sightseeing with time by the water.