Europe Trips
Europe trips with kids can be terrific: little children get a warm welcome in southern countries; older kids get a fun education in culture, art, architecture. Below find advice and many ideas for family trips in (western) Europe. Be sure to check the FOLDERS on London, Italy, etc.
Europe Trips With Kids - Destinations
Some top destinations, for family trips to Europe: London, Paris, Venice, Italian hill towns, Greece...
Some top destinations, for family trips to Europe: London, Paris, Venice, Italian hill towns, Greece...
Europe Trips With Kids - Ideas
Some intriguing ideas for family trips to Europe, plus some practicalities such as getting around.
Some intriguing ideas for family trips to Europe, plus some practicalities such as getting around.
Europe Trips: More Ideas for Families
German Christmas markets, Sweden's Ice Hotel, top family attractions in the UK, and more...
German Christmas markets, Sweden's Ice Hotel, top family attractions in the UK, and more...
Summer Travel In Europe
For those of us with school-age kids, July and August are our prime months for holidays. These are also the months Europe is in bloom: flower boxes bright with color, ice-cream shops open day and night, cafe's spilling out onto sidewalks and into squares, colorful festivals in towns and villages...
For those of us with school-age kids, July and August are our prime months for holidays. These are also the months Europe is in bloom: flower boxes bright with color, ice-cream shops open day and night, cafe's spilling out onto sidewalks and into squares, colorful festivals in towns and villages...
Europe Trips With Kids
Trips to Europe with kids can be terrific fun and memorable for a life-time. And trips in Europe don't need to cost the earth.
Trips to Europe with kids can be terrific fun and memorable for a life-time. And trips in Europe don't need to cost the earth.
Festival in Ascoli Piceno, Italy: Medieval Parade and Joust
Once a year, on the first Sunday in August in the lovely town of Ascoli Piceno, some 1500 citizens parade in 15-century garb through the town; then the whole town cheers the riders in a medieval-style joust, followed by celebrations into the night and fireworks.
Once a year, on the first Sunday in August in the lovely town of Ascoli Piceno, some 1500 citizens parade in 15-century garb through the town; then the whole town cheers the riders in a medieval-style joust, followed by celebrations into the night and fireworks.
Eurocamp - Resort-like Activities, Holiday Homes
A whole new concept, for North Americans who want to do a Europe trip but are daunted by budget and logistics. So, take a holiday the way Europeans do: stay in holiday homes, or even in canvas tents with real beds; enjoy waterparks with giant waterslides, free kids programs, watersports, special recreation such as caving and canyoning, daily activities, restaurants, even spas on-site.
A whole new concept, for North Americans who want to do a Europe trip but are daunted by budget and logistics. So, take a holiday the way Europeans do: stay in holiday homes, or even in canvas tents with real beds; enjoy waterparks with giant waterslides, free kids programs, watersports, special recreation such as caving and canyoning, daily activities, restaurants, even spas on-site.
Center Parcs Family Resorts
Another great way to do a Europe trip, by vacationing as Europeans do. 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.
Another great way to do a Europe trip, by vacationing as Europeans do. 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...
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 long for a trip to Europe with the kids but have an eye on the budget, many hostels in Europe nowadays have "family rooms": some are in castles and character buildings.
For those with long for a trip to Europe with the kids but have 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) in dozens of areas, ground transportation if needed, plus insider tips about what do.
This company offers hand-picked vacation rentals (apartment, farmhouse, cottage) in dozens of areas, ground transportation if needed, plus insider tips about what do.
Europe Trip Ideas - Barging
Barge rentals range from the do-it-your self approach (called "self-catering" in Europe), to pampered trips with fine wines and gourmet meals. Often, bicycles are included in the holiday, so you can explore the countryside near the canals or rivers you're drifting down.
Barge rentals range from the do-it-your self approach (called "self-catering" in Europe), to pampered trips with fine wines and gourmet meals. Often, bicycles are included in the holiday, so you can explore the countryside near the canals or rivers you're drifting down.
Europe Trips The Really Easy Way - By Cruise
Long to see Europe with your kids, but scared by the logistics? Well, the logistics could hardly get easier than on a Europe trip by cruise, where your hotel room travels with you, and the same bed, and all your stuff, awaits every night.
Long to see Europe with your kids, but scared by the logistics? Well, the logistics could hardly get easier than on a Europe trip by cruise, where your hotel room travels with you, and the same bed, and all your stuff, awaits every night.
Barging in Europe
Barge rentals range from the do-it-yourself (called "self-catering" in Europe), to pampered trips with gourmet meals. Often, bicycles are included in the holiday, so you can explore the countryside near the canals or rivers you're drifting down.
Barge rentals range from the do-it-yourself (called "self-catering" in Europe), to pampered trips with gourmet meals. Often, bicycles are included in the holiday, so you can explore the countryside near the canals or rivers you're drifting down.
Europe Biking Trips
Several high-end family adventure companies offer biking in Europe, with all details handled. See a friendly lower-budget option, too.
Several high-end family adventure companies offer biking in Europe, with all details handled. See a friendly lower-budget option, too.