Cyprus with Children: The Mediterranean Family Holiday That Might Surprise You

Travelling with children is a bit like organizing a military operation run by tiny, unpredictable generals. One minute they're happily building sandcastles, the next they're demanding snacks, ice cream, and a bathroom immediately. Fortunately, Cyprus is one of those rare destinations that seems almost designed for family travel. Warm seas, short transfer times, family-friendly resorts, …

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Family Travel in the Azores: Hot Springs, Nature & Kid-Friendly Adventures

Discover volcanic landscapes, natural hot springs, and family-friendly outdoor adventures in one of Europe's most spectacular island destinations. The Azores Islands, an autonomous region of Portugal located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are quickly becoming one of the best family travel destinations in Europe. With breathtaking nature, safe outdoor adventures, warm hospitality, and …

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Top Street Foods to Try in Mauritius with Kids

When most people think about Mauritius, they picture white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and luxury resorts. While all of those things certainly exist, some of our favourite family memories from Mauritius didn't happen on the beach at all. They happened around a table, at a street food stall, or while wandering through local markets discovering flavours …

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Why Costa Rica is a Must-Visit for Families

Planning a Costa Rica family vacation? If you're travelling to Costa Rica with kids, the country's incredible national parks should be at the top of your itinerary. From spotting monkeys swinging through the trees to watching sloths in the rainforest canopy, Costa Rica offers some of the best wildlife experiences in the world for families. …

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Where to learn chocolate making in Costa Rica – Bean to bar chocolate workshop

Costa Rica is well knows for its coffee and cacao farms. If you visit the country, especially in the higher altitude areas like La Fortuna or Monteverde, you will see lots of coffee and cacao tours on offer. They are definitely a great way to learn a bit of what makes Costa Rican coffee and …

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14-day itinerary in Costa Rica – San Jose, Tortuguero, Sarapiqi and La Fortuna with kids

This is the first part of our one-month itinerary in Costa Rica. We included our recommendations for family friendly accommodations in Costa Rica as well as the main facilities available in each place. I marked the activities we did with our 2 year old miss and 6 year old mister, for some inspiration in case …

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On month in Costa Rica with kids – packing check list for a family road trip

Our family of four just returned from a one month road trip through Costa Rica and wanted to share some fresh impressions. This post is about what to bring with you for your Costa Rica holiday. We will do a separate one with our itinerary and what activities and restaurants we enjoyed as a family …

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Where to ski in Austria with a family – POST Family Resort, Unken

After three years of pandemic break, in March 2022 was time to get back on the slopes. But with two small children, it is not obvious how one can organise a ski trip to Austria so that both adults, older brother (6yo) and baby sister (2 yo) can have a great time skiing and being …

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What to visit in Mauritius – our favourite attractions and day trips on the island

Mauritius is a great destination to explore independently. It has great culture, a variety of landscapes and some fantastic nature parks. And while it might be difficult to leave its perfect beaches and transparent waters, it is definitely worth the effort to head inland for some exploration. Whether you re visiting with a family, as …

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Ultimate 4-week road-trip itinerary in New Zealand with the family

This post was very long in the making. Buried for months under a pile of successive lockdowns, Corona measures and impossible travel restrictions that shifted all my attention to day-to-day life. This was our last overseas trip before Corona became more than a beer brand. But with measures easing and Europe getting back to some …

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