Travel Inspiration
Looking for travel inspiration? You are in the right place! Here, you find all out travel guides to help you come up with travel ideas and family vacation options. If you are just getting started planning and not quite sure where to go yet, these guides will ignite your wanderlust and kickstart your travel planning. If you already know where you'd like to go, check out our destination guides instead.
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Incredible family vacation destinations and trip ideas you’ll love in 2026 (based on our own travels!)
Best family vacation destinations in the world: a roundup of the best vacation spots for families and best family holiday ideas based on our travels
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Enchanting places to visit in Puglia for a perfect Italian escape
A handpicked list of the dreamiest, most beautiful and best places to visit in Puglia, Italy. Puglia, the heel of the Italian boot, is a place even Italian always mentioned with a sense of wonder. Tell anyone you have been to Puglia and the reaction invariably is ‘Ah, Puglia. Bellissima!”, usually accompanied by a slight sense of surprise, as if this was a secret place, once they did not expect you to know about. Puglia is no hidden gem (it is a gem, but it is not hidden!), however, it is true that compared with other parts of Italy it tends to see less international tourism and retain a more…
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Painted dreams: where to see colorful houses in Italy, the most vibrant villages and colorful Corners
Italy colorful houses: the best places to see them. Discover the most colorful villages in Italy and where to find Italy’s rainbow towns.
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Dreaming of Italy: breathtaking places in Italy to see once in a lifetime
Ultimate Italy bucket list! Over 100 best places to visit in Italy and Italy bucket list experiences for your next Italian vacation
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9 reasons why Italy is perfect for a family vacation
What makes a destination family friendly? How do you choose the location for your next family holiday? Is it the availability of cots in hotels and high chairs in restaurants, the amount of children entertainment available, the attitude of the locals towards families with kids? I believe the answer to this questions is different for each parent and changes with the age of your kids. When you Travel with Children specific equipment is more or less useful depending how young or old the kids are and so is the availability of children friendly activities or establishments. In this post, I have written 9 reasons why I think Italy is family…
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Fantastic US spring destinations for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of fantastic US spring break destinations for families: family friendly places for a spring family getaway in the US with kids all ages will love. Spring is one of our favorite times for a family getaway in the US. As schools pause for a well deserved rest, we love to give the children (and ourselves) a break from their usual routine and spring weather is particularly suited to the type of adventure we love: city trips and outdoor pursuits! Our favorite way to get away from our daily routine and have quality family time is by going somewhere completely different from what we experience daily and the…
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30+ incredible fun and educational vacations for families with kids
Thirty fantastic educational vacations for families in Europe, the US and beyond. Educational trip ideas kids and adults will love. I believe travel is hugely educational and all travel experiences can be transformed into learning opportunities. However, if you have children who are studying a special time in history, a certain ancient civilisation or are particularly interested in a culture other than their own, then some destinations are better than others. As the name of this site may have already given away (we are called ‘learning escapes’!) we have more than a couple of ideas on what makes a cool educational vacation for families. We are a very curious family…
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10 Fantastic US summer destinations for families you and your kids will love
A handpicked selection of fantastic US summer destinations for families for a fun and exciting summer vacation in the US with the kids Wondering where to take the kids this summer? If you’re currently in the plotting stages of your family vacation this year and want to keep things local, the United States just happens to boast some of the coolest (and often unexpected) summer destinations for families. As a family, we absolutely adore spending our summers in the US. We have to travel there form Europe (we are in Ireland) and the flight is often very long but always worth it! The landscapes we have found in the US,…
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11 fantastic places to visit in Canada with kids
A handpicked selection of 11 of the best family friendly places to visit in Canada with kids to help you start planning you Canada family vacation. Our family trip to Canada was the first overseas trip we have taken as a family of four. We hopped on a plane on a mild summer day and spent our summer exploring beautiful Canadian cities and immersing ourselves in the stunning and expansive landscapes of the Canadian wilderness. Before we caught that plane however, we had to plan where in Canada to do with the kids exactly and that took more than a little bit of research! Putting together a family travel guide…
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Fantastic family winter vacations in Europe you and your kids will love
Pick your next holiday destination from this curated selection of family winter vacations in Europe you and your kids will love. A winter trip to Europe can be a fantastic way to spend the holidays with your kids. Europe is cold in winter, so traveling at this time means you will have to wrap up in warm winter coats and scarves. However, Europe during the holidays turns into a magical land of Christmas markets, lights and, in some locations, dreamy snowy landscapes. We live in Europe and often take short hops to celebrate the holidays with the kids away from home. Today, we share our favorite winter destinations in Europe…
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Montreal with kids: how to plan a perfect stay (summer edition!)
Visiting Montreal with kids: find out family friendly attractions in Montreal and tips for visiting this fascinating city with this guide based on our city trip with kids to Montreal, Canada We decided to go to Montreal following Philip’s memories from when he was a student. His students-years tales about the city didn’t immediately scream ‘family destination’ to me. Still, I always wanted to go to Quebec so when we got an offer for a home exchange there, I was happy to give it a chance and try a Montreal city break with children. As it turned out, Montreal is a fantastic city to visit with children! It has a relaxed,…
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9 Fantastic places to visit in Greece with kids
A mom’s selection of fantastic places to visit in Greece with kids. Perfect places in Greece for a family vacation with sea, sun and history and tons of fun for kids and adults. Greece is a fantastic destination for a family holiday. Blessed with a beautiful coastline, crystal clear waters and some of the prettiest towns in the Mediterranean, Greece is the perfect beach vacation destination for a spring or summer holiday with the kids and it is also fantastic for culturally curious families. Greece has some of the most exciting and striking archaeological sites in the world: Athens, Knossos and Delphi are just the most famous but there are…
