The Top 5 Winter Destinations Your Kids Will Enjoy
Traveling with children is an experience in and of itself, and, aside from tantrums, messed-up routines, and unplanned mishaps, it can be a foolproof way to spend quality time together as a family.
Cue Booking With Kids – the one-stop resource for parents, by parents.
A trip’s success is dependent on balanced planning. You want to pack in as many amazing things to do and see, but not so many that everyone becomes cranky and exhausted.
The platform’s creators recognize that finding simple, direct tips for making an upcoming trip child-friendly can be difficult, so they created guides to cities all over the world for seamless vacations that both you and the kids will enjoy.
Each guide can be easily downloaded to your email address, giving you easy access to great tips and recommendations whilst on holiday.
And with that in mind, here are 5 of their top locations for a winter getaway:
Lausanne, Switzerland
Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is a family-friendly gem with fun kids’ activities, including a fox trail with riddles to keep it exciting, the Botanical Garden, Aquatis Aquarium Vivarium and plenty of playtime in the snow!
London
You’ll need to pack wellies and raincoats, but winter is great for exploring London. The city is less crowded so visits to Shrek’s Adventure, Madame Tussauds, and the London Zoo are more relaxed affairs.
Florence
A stunning, open-air museum, there’s so much to see and experience in this magical city. It’s a walking art history lesson for the older kids, and there’s plenty for the little ones too, including the Leonardo museum and the old carousel at Piazza della Repubblica. A plus for the adults: the food and wine. Enough said.
Lapland
A.k.a Santa’s hometown. The kids will love exploring the Santa Claus Village, the Museum and Science Centre of Arktikum and the Ounasvaara walking trail is open all year round. Building snowmen, right next to Santa’s house? Yes, please!
Porto, Portugal
If you’re not too fond of packing thermal underwear and the puffiest jackets, then Porto is a great destination for a winter holiday with kids. The World of Discoveries Museum in Miragia is an interactive experience that ignites curiosity, awe and wonder and – if you have any football fans in the family, the FC Porto Museum is worth a visit.
Whether you’re a seasoned family traveller or about to embark on your very first trip with a child or two, it helps to go prepared.
Booking With Kids also curated the most essential travel gear that you need when travelling with your brood whatever the age.
There are detailed city guides with suggestions for family-friendly hotels, activities for babies, toddlers, and older children, and lists of parks, playgrounds, and family-friendly cafes and restaurants – all of which can be downloaded to your phone and used while traveling. Check them out before you book your next trip and plan a tantrum-free vacation.
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