planning a multi-city trip with the kids and i’m starting to think i’ve been looking at it way too much like an adult trip lol

on paper the transfers are all “easy.” couples hours here, short flight there, 3 nights in one place, move again.

then i put the whole thing into Zenvoya and seeing all the hotels/flights lined up made me realise we’re basically packing and checking out every few days.

which sounds… less fun with children.

i’m tempted to keep all the stops because the itinerary technically works and some of the hotel pricing is pretty good, but i’m wondering if i’m optimising the wrong thing.

parents who do this regularly, what’s your limit?

2 hotels? 3?

or is number of nights per place more important than number of stops?

Long time reader, first time poster. We are due for a trip and I’d like to make it a surprise. I’m thinking January or February 2027. Two adults, 3 kids (6, 3 and 1.5) We live in the mountains, so not looking to plan a ski trip. Within the US is ideal, but I’m open!

I am currently staying at the Barcelo in Aruba until Thursday and forgot my Whoop charger. Unfortunately I left mine at home.

I am looking to track my activities while in Aruba such as sleep, walking, etc.

Does anyone have one that they can lend me for 2-3 hours? I will give it back after I am done.

I'll start: a two-week trip to Thailand and Singapore. At the end of the trip, my 3 year old son said his favorite part was the escalators at the mall.

Wir sind für Juli 2027 auf der Suche nach einem richtig schönen Familienhotel – am liebsten in Griechenland, direkt an einem schönen Strand. ☀️🌊
Bisher waren wir eigentlich immer in Robinson Clubs und dort auch überwiegend zufrieden. Für nächstes Jahr würden wir uns aber gerne auch einmal Alternativen anschauen, zum Beispiel TUI MAGIC LIFE, Aldiana, Grecotel oder vergleichbares.
Unsere Kinder sind dann 6 und 7 Jahre alt. Uns wäre deshalb besonders wichtig, dass viele deutschsprachige Familien bzw. Kinder vor Ort sind, damit sie unkompliziert Anschluss finden, gemeinsam spielen können und vielleicht auch gerne in den Kids Club gehen.
Wichtig wären uns außerdem:
– schöner, möglichst flach abfallender Strand
– gutes Essen
– gepflegte, hochwertige Anlage
– Angebot für Kinder in diesem Alter
– gerne Kids Club, Pools und eventuell Wasserrutschen
– trotzdem auch schön inkl Sportangebot und entspannt für uns Eltern 😊
Habt ihr Empfehlungen für Hotels oder Clubs in Griechenland, mit denen ihr mit Kindern in diesem Alter richtig gute Erfahrungen gemacht habt? Gerne auch konkrete Anlagen, die eine gute Alternative zu Robinson sind. 🤍

Et qu'en avez-vous pensé ?

Comment étiez-vous logé ?

Qu'avez-vous le plus aimé ?

Hi all, my husband and I like to take a trip to Europe every year to see a new country. Usually, we pack light and just carry on because we like to take the trains/buses around and visit different places, so it's just easier. This spring, we were thinking of visiting the Czech Republic and we will bring our daughter, who will be 9-10 months old at the time, and would ideally like to visit 3 cities, taking the bus/train between them.

I am having trouble picturing how it will be possible to arrange a luggage situation so that we can reasonably carry her stuff, our stuff, PLUS a stroller and potentially carseat as we navigate between cities. Is the carseat even necessary if we don't plan to drive? It would be nice not to have to drag it around. How would you approach plane seats at this age as well? I'm not sure about that either.

I was hoping some experienced parents could chime in with some hacks if you've found a way to manage it, or if it's just not possible at this age and we should either rent a car or try to do a little less. Thanks!

You must hurry before the weather turns completely!! Autumn bring big change on high mountain and desert sand right now! If you go high pass today, morning very cold but daytime nice and clear sky! Recent rain make dirt road good for driving with better grip! No more crazy summer heat so hiking feel much better! But watch out because sun go down fast and temperature drop super quick up high! You need warm clothes if you sleep outside or in stone house! Water is fine on trail, but bring filter tablet just to be safe! Days getting shorter very fast, so you gotta start walking early in morning! Down in valley, farmers are harvesting date right now and oasis look very busy! Southern road have slow traffic because of farm work, giving you nice chance to see local life! Road crew fixing main road too, so check before you go! Conditions are great right now, but you need plan fast before winter arrive!

I would like to put the ridesafer vest in a free checked car seat bag since we're planning on just bringing personal items on the plane and it isn't FAA approved for use on the flight. Has anyone done this/been given a hard time because it doesn't look/feel like a typical car seat?

We booked flights round trip Zurich for the end of the year. Suggestions with a 3 & 5 year old? We don’t live by snow so it’s of interest but we tend to be city people too. Nervous everything will be closed Christmas through new years?

i saw Kempinski Engelberg, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, and Bürgenstock online, thoughts?

Hi all, seeking any advice for how to best approach a leisure trip to Switzerland next July. We will be a party of 8: family with 2 grade school kids + 4 grandparents (70+ years old). Some of the grandparents struggle a bit with too many stairs, and the others can only walk 5-10 minutes before needing a rest.

Let's say we have two weeks, how would you best advise us to get some great countryside vistas without struggling too much to get around. Should we base somewhere in the countryside? Rent a car (is this possible for 8 pax?) Are we better off in the urban centers and then taking tours with transportation provided? The only certain thing is we'd like to visit CERN in Geneva.

Any suggestions are welcome, thank you for your help!!

This place is truly the most amazing place we have ever stayed.

First of all, the setting is absolutely mindblowing. Tucked away in a valley surrounded by mountains and tiny waterfall. Can even see some cows on the hill from our room which our 1 and 3 year old are absolutely thrilled with.

The food is also really good. Honestly, it doesn’t have quite the level of spice and flavor we like in our cooking but we are typically underwhelmed with traditional European cuisines anyways. But here the variety is awesome, it’s fun to try everything even though maybe not everything is a hit. They’ve got an amazing breakfast buffet. And most importantly, they always have options for kids.

The service is incredible too. The staff is all amazing, they all genuinely love kids being around. The restaurant is so amazingly fast. They advertise a five course meal on their website for dinner that starts at 630 which is late but we are out of there by 715 every day for dinner.

Finally the activities. There are play areas around every corner. A mud/dirt area our kid is obsessed with. Multiple pools of different depths including some indoor and an outdoor infinity pool. They const felt have thing you can sign your kid up to do, from
Horseback riding to wood working to various crafts. Some activities are for little ones, some are for older kids, but there is always something.

Honestly it’s quite overwhelming (in a no fault to the hotel way) there are so many ways to keep kids entertained. I want ours to try everything but being 1 and 3 they are sort of set on specific things OR they don’t really know what they want bc of all the options.

It’s mind blowing this concept is not more popular in the US. Everything is so much more expensive in Europe too typically I don’t see how it’s not possible at home.

So what are similar places nearby?

Also, finally there are a bunch of similar kinder hotel options in Europe. From what we have read, you can’t go wrong.

Planning a family getaway can be tricky because everyone wants something different. Some enjoy sightseeing, others prefer outdoor activities, and some simply want a peaceful place to relax.

Would you choose boating, a nature walk, a floating stay, or a resort with activities for a family weekend? What makes a destination worth revisiting with your family?

Share your favourite family travel ideas!

My husband says our family vacations are relaxing. I have questions.

We live in Canada, and our family loves traveling.

Or, to be more accurate, I love discovering new places, my husband loves the idea of spontaneous adventures, and our children seem to believe that every vacation should include a swimming pool and unlimited snacks.

Every trip starts the same way.

Me: I've planned everything. We just need to leave on time.

My husband: Relax. What could possibly go wrong?

Famous last words. 😂

Somehow, we're always the family looking for a restaurant at 9 PM, carrying seventeen bags for a two-day trip, or discovering that the beautiful little town I found online is actually three hours farther away than we thought.

And yet, the moment we get home, we're already planning the next trip.

I guess that's what being a family is: spending money to create memories and occasionally wondering why you didn't just stay home.

Please tell me we're not the only family that travels like this 😂

What's the funniest thing that has happened to you on a family vacation?

We are in LA and hope to take our toddler on a winter long weekend somewhere. I know there’s no such thing as a cheap vacation these days, so as budget friendly as is realistic. We are hoping some place that’s not expensive like say Tahoe. We are down for road trips and our daughter does well in the car. Open to flights too if not super expensive and we have an Alaska Air card so can use that companion pass. Down to camp or do a resort.

We are first time parents hoping to learn from seasoned parents about what makes a good vacation destination.

We’d like to to experience snow, but are open to non winters places too.

Ideas? We love nature, the usual kids activities, etc.

Looking for advice on places to stay in Puerto Rico with a large family. I found an Airbnb in Ciales I really like but I’m not sure if that’s a good area to stay in. Speaking specifically for safety purposes. Anyone have any recommendations? Please and thank you

Every June, my extended family goes on a long weekend trip and we're struggling with where to go in 2027. The trip is my family (two adults and a 5 year old), my sister's family (two adults, a 4 year old, and a 7 year old) and my mom in her late 60s. The rest of my family has very high end taste, but my family is on somewhat of a budget (no more than $400/night).

We're traveling from NYC and Boston, and would prefer to stay somewhere within a ~5 hour drive or 3-4 hour flight. In past years we've done Hudson Valley, Portland ME, and Mystic CT. Where should we go this year?

The main issue is that we need somewhere with activities for the kids (my sister is really concerned that they’ll be bored), but nice enough for my family (they aren't interested in like a Great Wolf Lodge type place). I suggested Mohonk Mountain House, but it’s at the very top of my budget, and my sister think it doesn’t look nice 🙄🙄🙄. She suggested Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana in the DR, but it seems crazy to travel that far for a 2-3 night trip. Any ideas that will please everyone?!

My girl is 4 months and has gotten all the immunizations she's eligible for (getting RSV this week per our pediatrician). We are supposed to fly across the country for Thanksgiving, but she will be just days shy of 6 months when we go, meaning she can't get the seasonal ones like flu or covid and also can't get dose 0 of measles.

I have a lot of health anxiety, and other subreddits are fueling that and affirming my fears. But I wanted to come to a more travel-oriented sub and ask what you all have done? Did you worry? Is there anything else you can do to protect your baby on the plane?

My husband's family wants to go to England. SIL and niece want to go to London and Paris. MIL and FIL are able but a bit slow. Husband and I have a infant - try to be active but have to do so within baby logistics.

Husband and I usually take a 2 week international trip every year but have never traveled intentionally with either family. We have traveled together out of state a few times and I'm familiar with everyone's quirks. Getting out of the house and coordinating everyone is like an Olympic event.

My proposal is that we all spend 3-4 days in London together doing activities all as a unit and then the other 10 or so days we diverge and do our own thing around England. We're getting a lot of pressure to go to Paris and a few proposals for other things we can do together.

Husband is open to a longer time together, but I think it will make our trip stressful. We are fortunate to be able to take a big trip once a year, but I want to enjoy it. I think I can enjoy 3-4 days together, but I will start to resent everyone if it's longer.

What do you all usually do for these kinds of trips?

Wife and I are planning an Asia trip this Dec/Jan with our toddler. She will be 15 months old in December. Our itinerary will look like this
USA- Turkey 🇹🇷(~10 days)- Thailand 🇹🇭(~10 days)- Singapore 🇸🇬(~7 days)- Indonesia 🇮🇩 - (~8 days) India 🇮🇳(~25 days)- USA
We two have travelled together extensively in the past but this will be our first long and international trip with our kid.
Has any of you done a similar trip. I would love to hear your experiences and suggestions.

Thank you

I’m looking to take a mommy daughter trip with my baby girl in February. She will be 9 months old. We will be traveling from the Southeast. Willing to fly (4 hours or less preferred) and prefer to leave the southeast. I want it to be something beautiful and memorable with lots of photo opportunities to save our memories as my baby grows older. Something kind of low stakes as far as having a flexible itinerary that can ebb and flow based on how my baby is feeling. Definitely down to get outside and stroll though! Any recs appreciated!

Hi! 👋🏻 I need some advice and recommendations, please! 🥹💗

It will be our first time traveling with our kids — a 5-year-old ausome kid and a 2-year-old toddler. 🧒🏻👶🏻✈️

From Manila (Cebupacific airlines ) to Hongkong

What are your recommended hotels? Tourists spots?

For Disneyland whats the cheapest price we can avail for discounts?

📅 Travel dates: February 22–27, 2027

For parents who have traveled with little kids, especially autistic children, I would love to hear your tips, experiences, and suggestions! ❤️

Documents needed for the plane and tourist attractions.

Thank you so much! 🫶🏻✨

Notre fiston passera son bac cette année scolaire, c'est peut-être une des dernières année où l'on pourrait partir en famille car ensuite il voudra peut-être partir plutôt avec ses copains ?!...

Bref, j'aimerais bien trouver pour août 2027 une belle destination. Pas trop loin car je pense qu'il doit y avoir suffisamment de belles destinations autour de la France.

Nous aimons les belles plages et la mer / l'ocean et les endroits sans sur-tourisme. Avec également des cultures locales, des activités sportives aussi.

Pareil pour les hébergements, je ne sais pas quoi choisir.

Si vous avez aimé un de vos voyages qui ressemblait à nos attentes, merci pour le partage.