Learning Escapes is a family travel blog dedicated to parents who, like us, believe holidays are the best opportunity to spend quality time with their kids. We want to inspire you to travel with your children and build great family memories: browse our menu for destination ideas, how-to guides and reviews that will help you along the way. Happy travel planning! Marta (mum), Phil (dad), Mr M and Little Ms E.
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8 of the best ski destinations for families for 2018
A family trip to powdered slopes has been high on our travel agenda for quite some time now. Our kids have never seen snow and every year we promise ourselves we would make up the lack of snowmen building and snowball fights in their childhood with an amazing trip to...
Day trip to Sonoma: how to enjoy wine country with kids
This is our round up of the best things to do in Sonoma with kids, including a selection of family-friendly wineries in Sonoma, a visit in Traintown and outdoor family friendly activities in Sonoma county, California. One of the many reasons that made us choose the...
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10 thing to do with kids in Lisbon grown ups will love too
Our round up of the top 10 things to do with kids in Lisbon: where to go, what to do and what you cannot miss when visiting Lisbon with kids When we booked our Easter holiday to Lisbon, I knew we would enjoy the city. I knew we would love its relaxed vibe, its bright...
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Great post-vacation activity for kids: Omy coloring rolls
I am always on the lookout for fun, quiet activities to do with the kids and recently I came across one we enjoyed more than many: Omy giant coloring rolls! As the name suggests, the Omy giant rolls are large rolls of paper for kids with doodles and designs they can...
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Top 10 things to do in Florence Italy with kids
Florence is a wonderful destination for families, so full of attractions to be almost overwhelming. If you only have limited time in the city, what are the attractions you must not miss? Here is our selection of the top 10 things to do in Florence Italy with kids. We...
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Much more than gelato: 50 unique things to do in Italy with kids
Looking for cool and unique things to do in Italy with kids? In this article we share 50 activities and experiences you can have in Italy with kids that are sure to make your Italian vacation one to remember! Italy is under many respects the perfect family...
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Top 10 things to do in Barcelona with kids
Our round up of the 10 best things to do in Barcelona with kids of all ages, based on our experience as visitors and written with the help of a local mum of two, for the best insider knowledge. Barcelona is a city that keeps calling me back. I was there for the very...
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Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona review: where to stay in Barcelona with kids
This is our review of the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona Hotel, a large, family friendly hotel perfect for both business travellers and families visiting Barcelona with kids. I have been to Barcelona many times: as a student, as a young professional on business trips...
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The island of the Gods: cultural activities in Bali you and your kids will love
If you follow this blog, you may know that Bali has been high on my travel list for a long time now. I have never been to the island of the Gods, but its rich culture, luscious vegetation and crystal clear waters make me think it would be the perfect destination for a...
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Carry on only family packing list for (almost) any trip
A family packing list to travel carry on only almost everywhere. What to pack, how to pack and what luggage to choose to travel light as a family. Packing is always a mixed feeling activity. Excitement for the trip ahead, depression for the end of the holiday, worry...
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8 of the best day trips from Florence (and 3 of the worst!)
What are the best day trips from Florence? While it is hard to find a corner of Tuscany that is anything less than stunning, not all day trips from Florence are created equal. After many visits to this gorgeous region, here are the ones to take and the ones to avoid!...
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The cutest headphones for kids: Cozyphones review
An item I am very fond of and I always carry on all our family trips are headphones. I discovered how useful they are last year, when the we tackled a 13 hour flight to California with the kids and, since then, I always make space for a pair no matter where we go. We...
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Family friendly hotel in Dublin: Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House Hotel review
This is a review of the Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House, where our family spend a weekend in May 2017. We had a lovely time in the hotel and now recommend it as family friendly accommodation in Dublin because of its convenient location, welcoming atmosphere and...
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