The Wanderlust guide to the best of family travel
You don’t have to stop travelling just because you’ve had kids. Our experts reveal how to see the world with children with less hassle and more fun.
Childhood is where wanderlust begins. Whether your first forays are to Margate or Mongolia, the discovery of life beyond your home town can fire a lifetime of adventures.
On the other hand, travel with kids can be undeniably hard work, pricey and tantrum-inducing – and ultimately every family has to find what works for them.
Our experts are on hand to help you navigate your way…
Looking for inspiration?
Having kids doesn’t mean you have to stop travelling. Nor does it mean you have to start taking the kind of holidays you spent your travelling days avoiding. You love travelling adventurously – surely you want to pass that passion on to your kids? Justin Egli reveals how his father inspired him to travel. And why he is forever thankful.
Melanie Gow, on the other hand, has put together a list of ten rock-solid reasons why you should travel adventurously with your kids. You may not need convincing, but maybe the in-laws do.
Guy Grieve sailed around the world with his young family. While you may not be considering something as ambitious as that with your clan, his experiences offer valuable insights on the long-term benefits of families travelling together. And some useful tips on keeping it as painless as possible.
Gretta Schifano extols the benefits of a family volunteering trip. Your kids get to see the world and learn how they can help make it a better place.
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10 reasons to keep travelling adventurously with kids – Melanie Gow
Guy Grieve: Why I took my family sailing around the world – Rosie Driffill
How my father inspired me to travel – Justin Egli
Family travel: volunteering trips – Gretta Schifano
How about some bright ideas?
Whether you’re considering taking the family on an African safari or a cruise around the Galapagos Islands, or maybe something less ambitious like a short break in Paris or Amsterdam, our family travel experts are on hand to share their experiences and give advice. With the right preparation and proper mindset, anything is possible – including a rail trip around India or a longhaul trip to New Zealand to watch whales.
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First time travel: Safari with kids – William Gray
Cruising the Galapagos with kids – William Gray
Riding the Indian rail with kids – William Gray
Having a whale of a time – William Gray
Paris for jaded teenagers – Sally Gascoigne
6 places every family should visit in Amsterdam – Peter Moore
