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Europe trips with kids can be a splendid experience: little children draw smiles and chat in southern countries; older ones soak up culture, art, architecture -- and it's all great fun. Here's advice on family travel in Western Europe. Be sure to check the FOLDERS on London, Italy, etc.
Europe Trips With Kids - Overview
Some top destinations, some intriguing ideas, plus some practicalities such as getting around.
Europe Trips: Ideas for Families
Including a few ideas you may never have thought about.
Eurocamp - Resort-like Activities, Holiday Homes
A whole new concept, for North Americans. Stay in holiday homes, or or canvas tents with real beds: enjoy waterparks with giant waterslides, free kids programs, watersports, special recreation at some parcs such as caving and canyoning, daily activities, restaurants, even spas.
Center Parcs Family Resorts
Center Parcs has family-friendly and affordable resorts in northern Europe: huge recreational grounds, large cottages, many fun activities, and a giant dome that houses a tropical pool area (slides, waves, etc.) restaurants, and shops. Read a review of the property nearest Paris.
Familotel - Family Holiday Hotels
Great for families with young kids! Family holiday hotels with 50 locations in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland; kids activities, childcare and babycare (with your holiday package), play zones, baby gear (even strollers.) Ski holidays, summer holidays with pools, slides, outdoors activities...
Hostels with family rooms
For those with an eye on the budget, many hostels in Europe nowadays have "family rooms": some are in castles and character buildings.
Untours
This company offers hand-picked vacation rentals (apartment, farmhouse, cottage); ground transportation (air too, if you like); plus insider tips about what do. Dozens of options, all over Europe.
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