Costa Rica Road Trip Itinerary: Our 4-Week Route

From Tortuguero and Arenal to Monteverde, Sámara, Manuel Antonio and Corcovado — our family-tested route, favourite stops and lessons from a month on the road. Costa Rica had been on our family travel wish list for a while, and when we finally made it there, we decided not to rush. Instead of trying to squeeze …

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Petra & Wadi Rum with the Family: A Practical Guide to Jordan

Planning Petra with kids? Our family guide covers walking, timing, tickets, Wadi Rum, transport and practical tips for planning your Jordan adventure. Petra is one of those places that seems almost designed to make children feel as though they have accidentally walked into an adventure film. You enter through a narrow canyon, follow the Siq, …

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Amman with Kids: What to See, Eat & Know Before You Go

Planning a family trip to Jordan? Amman is more than just the place where you land before heading to Petra. Here’s our first-hand guide to visiting Amman with kids, including the best things to see, what to eat, where to stay and the practical questions families actually want answered. Amman is not a city that …

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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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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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Singapore with Kids: 15 Best Family-Friendly Activities, Hotels & Rainy-Day Ideas

We were in Singapore in February 2020 for a one week stop on the way to New Zeeland. We loved it so much, we wanted to come back and explore more. Then the opportunity to return presented itself with a very good deal from Singapore Airlines from Brussels. So this year we returned to Singapore …

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